More Room Ideas
As a teenager, a bedroom is like a best friend. At the end of the day, good or bad, it is always there. As a safe haven from stressful school days or a perfect spot to hang with friends, a teenager’s bedroom should be a form of personal expression. But what is the best way to decorate the room? For starters, do you know your teen’s favorite color or style? Would they prefer posters from their favorite movies and bands, or sport paraphernalia? Since teen rooms also tend to be the messiest, helping to keep things organized is also a concern. If you are about to embark upon the redecorating of your teen’s room, you have some big decisions ahead.
That is why we put together 75 teen room ideas, perfect for boys’ rooms or girls’ rooms. Use the filter buttons below, choose the style that fits best and scroll through the photos to get inspiration for your teenager’s room. Once you have found the right mix, choose the perfect decor pieces for the final touches.
Instructions: Click through the buttons below to sort by gender and style. Click the photo for a larger view.
The modern gallery wall in this room helps make the update from tween to teen room. Don't miss the papier-mâché animal head!
Photo by: Nourish and Nestle
Check out the soft pink and white colors in this tween girl's room.
Photo by: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
For the ultimate sport lover, try including sports memorabilia throughout the room.
Photo by: Jeanne Campana Design
These lucky ladies got the ultimate French bedroom remodel from Mom. Take some inspiration from every aspect of this design -- especially the art choices.
Photo by: Far Above Rubies
For any teen who dreams of traveling, a map of the world makes a fun piece.
Photo by: An Oregon Cottage
When using stripe patterns on the wall, consider varying the thickness of the stripes.
Photo by: Karin Bennett Designs
When your teenager has pillows and carpets with unique patterns, try to coordinate them.
Photo by: My Old Country House
If your teenager has a television, try incorporating it into your gallery wall design.
Photo by: Life and Home at 2102
Every teenager is a star in his or her own mind, so why not use this star decor as a room idea?
Photo by: Randi Garrett Design
One perfect teen room idea is to mount skateboard decks on the wall.
Photo by: Amanda Reynal Interiors
A fun hanging light illuminates the eclectic decor in this teenage boy's room.
Photo by: Niki Photography
Via: The Naked Decorator
Try lofting the bed in your teenager's room to provide extra space below for activities.
Photo by: Ashley Ann Photography
A large print depicting a wooded landscape is a great teen room idea.
Photo by: Ashley Ann Photography
Placing a light above the bed allows a teen to get some reading done before going to sleep.
Photo by: Slightly Coastal
A fun piece of graphic artwork can transform a room into a teenager's favorite place.
Photo by: Lori Dennis
When there are two beds, use them to coordinate the room’s colors scheme.
Photo by: Randi Garrett Design
Hex shelves are functional and look great, making them the perfect multi-purpose choice for any room.
Photo by: Todays Creative Life
When coordinating darker colored walls, it is important to use pops of color elsewhere, for example, in a bedspread.
Photo by: Simple Details
For a more rustic look, create a headboard out of a wooden plank.
Photo by: Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
This room, designed for a teenage boy, incorporates a super creative rug made of jeans material.
Photo by: Cleverly Inspired
This rustic accent wall provides a great backdrop for the reds and blues in the bedding.
Photo by: Don't Disturb This Groove
Vintage lockers create the feeling of hanging out in the school hallway between classes.
Photo by: Fox Hollow Cottage
Instead of a wooden headboard, exaggerate the rustic feel by making a whole wall wood paneling.
Photo by: Just a Girl
For a teenage boy, a bedroom makes a great place to display favorite sports memorabilia.
Photo by: Organizing Made Fun
Providing bunk beds for your teenager is a great way to help get them ready for dorm room bunks in college!
Photo by: Prodigal Pieces
Mom obviously had a hand in this particular one, but a chalkboard is a great teen room idea for reminders just like this.
Photo by: Slipcovered Grey
Your teenager's favorite sports jerseys can easily become pillows with this DIY trick.
Photo by: Sweet Bee Buzzings
When trying to decide on teenage wall ideas, let them choose their favorite prints and frame them.
Photo by: The Inspired Room
This simple basket, hung above the bed, provides the perfect place for storage or works as a piece of unique decor.
Photo by: The Painted Chandelier
A bold map wall hanging makes a great room idea for the intrepid teenager who loves geography.
Photo by: Using What You Have
Industrial shelves like these are easy to make and are a great teenage room idea.
Photo by: Willow Interiors
Bright pinks match wonderfully with black and white stripes in this teenage girl's room.
Photo by: At Home with the Barkers
This classic calming pink color scheme incorporates nice hints of floral patterning in the built-in shelves.
Photo by: Jenny Tamplin
If you can't decide on the color for your teenage girl's room, go with the classics.
Photo by: Storypiece
When trying to come up with teenage girl room ideas, color matching is the name of the game.
Photo by: The Real Thing with the Coake Family
Sometimes a name is all the decoration you need for your teenage girl’s room.
Photo by: Yummy Mummy Club
This idea for a teenager’s room coordinates chair cushions, covers, and a wall board.
Photo by: Cottage Instincts
Notice that the chair matches the rug and curtains. Also, this desk does double duty as a vanity or workspace.
Photo by: Home by Heidi
When looking for room ideas for your teenager, ask about a favorite color and then incorporate different shades throughout.
Photo by: House of Jade
This beautiful blue wall coordinates perfectly with the pink dresser.
Photo by: Lexi Westergard Design
A giant print or painting adorned with a teen’s name is the ultimate way to say: "This room is mine!"
Photo by: Meme Hill
A bold teal accent wall coordinates very well with teal decor items scattered throughout the room.
Photo by: Bette's House
You are never too old for a bunk bed - especially if you want to utilize the space underneath for an office.
Photo by: Cottage in the Oaks
Light pastels are great room colors for teens because they are soft and calming.
Photo by: Evolution of Style
If a radiator is an eyesore in your teenager's room, simply transform it!
Photo by: It All Started With Paint
Keeps things fun in your teenager's room with a hanging light fixture like this.
Photo by: Jeanne Oliver Designs
When it comes to a designing decor for a wall, LPs make a great teen room idea.
Photo by: Lovely Indeed
This lovely black and white color scheme is peppered with teal and pink throughout.
Photo by: Meme Hill
A beautiful, modern, hanging chandelier adds an intense level of character to any teen’s room.
Photo by: The Yellow Cape Cod
A nice window bench provides a perfect place for calm reflection or reading a favorite book.
Photo by: I Dig Pinterest
Check out this teenage room idea: if a hanging chandelier is out of the question, try this hand painted one!
Photo by: It All Started With Paint
Something often forgotten when thinking of teen room ideas is greenery. A plant looks great in any room!
Photo by: Maggie Overby Studios
Get creative with gallery walls by incorporating chalkboard painted walls and a corkboard.
Photo by: Sara Boulter Photography
Via: My Design Dump
There is no reason to get too crazy with wall decor. One photo or piece of art is sometimes all that is needed.
Photo by: Sweet Parrish Place
This simple DIY headboard adds an element of luxury, especially when paired with bold-colored pillows.
Photo by: Stars For Streetlights
Sometimes all that is needed to transform a teen's room is a piece of sports artwork above their bed.
Photo by: Echoes of Laughter
This classic teenage boy's room also utilizes a few rustic elements, like the wooden bedside table and plaid bed sheet design.
Photo by: Saving 4 Six
