Decorating a teen room is different from decorating a kid’s room. The teen will usually have some ideas of his own and this may not necessarily come close to what you have in mind. The best strategy is to let him choose for himself but with discreet guidance from an adult. One way of doing this is by buying magazines with features that you think are appropriate and leaving it around so he or she can browse through it. It will provide ideas on colors, patterns and themes that can be adapted.

When it’s time to choose teen bedding, it will not be any different from choosing adult bedding except for maybe color choices. You still want natural cotton fabrics with at least a 300 thread count. They are softer and will last longer. Get coordinated pieces to present a more professionally designed room. But if your teenager wants to get a bedcover with some funky designs to make a statement, let him. Allow him to inject his personality into the room.