If you have a teenage daughter, most of the time they feel like they have outgrown everything from showing affection towards you in public, to hanging out with you and the rest of the family, and playing with her childhood toys. There is one thing that both of you can agree that she has outgrown with – the design of her bedroom.
Many teen girls are left with the design and style of their bedrooms from when they were much younger, with plush animals and dolls displayed about the room. Now may be the best time to update and change a teenage girl’s bedroom, just like she is transforming? Mothers and daughters can bond during the redecorating process.
There are several ways to update the style of a teenage girl’s room. You should include the girl in the decision making; ask her for her opinion on what she wants the bedroom to look like. A garden or cottage motif is wonderful for the teenage girl bedroom. A garden theme is feminine yet at the same time young and fresh.
You may also bring in a country cottage or garden motif by adding flowers and floral accents. However, it is important not to over do with flowers and florals in the bedroom because it may become too mature and overbearing for a young girl. Personal preference is also something that you should consider.
Certain types of flowers are more closely associated with a cottage or garden motif than others. Hibiscus will remind you more of a tropical feel rather than a cottage on. You can use ordinary varieties of flowers like roses, carnations, hydrangea, and orchids, just to name a few. Go for those that are understated in color but that have a full look with this kind of design.
The cottage or garden theme brings to mind subtle tones like pale pink, blue and mint. Light, pale colors are great for a garden theme bedroom. Since a garden style or cottage theme uses a lot of patterns, bright bold colors will only make the patterns look chaotic and busy. With a light, pale color backdrop, these patterns appear more subtle and feminine.
Wallpaper is an excellent choice if you lack the patience for painting the whole room or using other painting techniques. You might also choose wallpaper for the cottage theme. The most commonly seen are floral and striped patterned wallpaper.
When it comes to linen, whether for the bed, curtain or chair, opt for light fabrics. It is not advisable to use heavy fabrics, like wool. However, you may use these types of fabrics on minimal items like a throw.
The bed for this theme is a good way to bring in the garden or cottage theme in a big way. Go for a wrought iron framed bed because a heavy framed bed or one with a larger headboard will take away from your theme. A four-poster bed is also good idea for the space.
You can tie all your style elements together by bringing in accessories. You can steer clear of a very feminine bedroom space by displaying large wall decor with a cottage theme or silver metal wall art. Both will bring you texture while staying within the theme. Leaves metal wall hangings can be made more practical by putting on hooks that will serve as a coat rack.
There are multiple ways that you can change and update the teen girl’s personal space. A garden or cottage theme bedroom will give her a sense of being more grown up without looking too dowdy.
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