From Tween to Teen: Bedroom Painting and Decorating Ideas

You’ve decided to revamp the kids’ bedrooms. Perhaps they’re outgrowing the superhero or doll bedroom theme they’ve had the past few years. You might be considering a new look, but you want to choose something that fits your child’s personality and that they will be happy with for a longer time. This article explores some timeless themes that consider a child’s personality, growing maturity, and need for expression. You can adapt paint colors, décor, furniture, and accents depending on the uniqueness of each individual.

Six Theme Ideas for Teen to Tween Bedrooms:

1. Dark Colors: For teenagers or tweens who are approaching their teen years, they want to feel like their autonomy is respected. Using a dark color on walls and rugs will provide a feeling of maturity that will grow with your child. You can customize decor, posters, prints, and accents to your child’s interests as they evolve. Navy, dark blues, greens, grays, and black work well. For a feeling of privacy, which also is essential, bed canopies are a lovely addition, as well as accent screens.
2. Adventurous: This theme is perfect for the child who is curious about the world and wants to explore, whether in real life or online. Use neutrals as wall colors; think of the sky (light blue), the earth (soft browns), and the grass (choose an earthy green). Decor could include a world map as a focal point, compasses, globes, and travel-inspired accents.
3. Cheerful/ Playful: Picture a vivid, colorful rainbow. Your child’s personality is bright, loud, bubbly, and open. Their bedroom should reflect this playful cheer. Use natural light (use light or sheer window coverings) and all colors of the rainbow as you decorate. We recommend painting walls one of the “ROYGBIV” such as yellow or white, or you can choose one bold color as an accent wall, possibly red. Simple geometric prints work here, but don’t go overboard. Stick to circles or triangles, something simple. Black works great with this theme as a contrasting color. Have fun with rugs, accent furniture, and organization tools.
4. Boho: If your child is a free spirit, you can create a Bohemian-inspired theme easily. Paint the walls in earthy tones, such as greens, beiges, or any nature-breathed color. Think of a sunset or mountain view. Give the room the feel of a spa using mini-waterfall sculptures and natural or artificial plants. Create a reading nook with a comfy beanbag or a hanging chair swing! Woven tapestries are an elegant and trendy décor piece for this look.
5. Futuristic/Modern: If your child loves modern art OR is a sci-fi fan, you can decorate with this theme. Start with walls painted in gray, black, or white. You can accent with metallic paints and even use them to paint stars, planets, and aliens! Metal furniture is also desirable to pull this look together. Organizational pieces coordinate the room, and solid rugs or geometric prints create a bold aesthetic.
6. Diva Glam: Last on the list, but this child is certainly not the least! No, this superstar needs no introduction. All they need is a backdrop! Use colors that make them feel the luxury they deserve: bold pink, popping purples, royalty gold, whatever color says, “This is ME!” Decorate with fuzzy, furry blankets, twinkling lights, fancily-framed mirrors, and several photo boards ready to capture memories.

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