How to Decorate a Teen Girl's Room

Does your teen girl turn up her nose at the sight of her room? Have ponies and flowers become too childish, girly, and passé? Here are a few decorating tips for your teen girl's living space that are sure to get her excited. Make this a project for the two of you and reconnect over who she is and how she wants her room to reflect her personality.

Come up with a base idea to start off the project. Invite her friends into the process if she is willing and make sure to be open to their opinions. Use ideas that can encompass both the aesthetic scope and the functional needs of your teen girl. Assess your budget and remember that a little innovation can allow for a lot of decoration options with reasonable price tags.

Hit the paint store with her and find out colors that work best. Assault the walls with her favorite bold colors, and make sure she has fun doing it. While decorating, never over look the ceiling as this space can be utilized perfectly in a color theme. Don't be afraid to try lots of different colors as long as the theme remains unified.

Ready the room to the multifunctional demands of a teen girl. Set up basic areas such as a study zone, sleep area, and a place to hang with friends. A nook for hair and makeup may also serve your teen's need. The rule of thumb is to optimize the space by picking furniture that reflects her interests which in turn are expressed through the theme she chooses.The basic bed, table, dresser and desk can be accessorized with plush seating, funky lamps, oversized pillows, or anything that has recently caught her eye and isn't an eyesore.

Curtains are key to the overall look, though certain rooms can do without. Wall art, mirrors, posters and shades are all points to consider when creatively inclined. Garage sales, flea markets, and even your storage room may produce perfectly novel pieces to add to her room. A throw rug makes another excellent addition and can be found in many shapes to accent your decorating premise. Just remember to avoid clutter.

Make the most of your teen's persona as you go about updating her room to her needs. Be open and adaptive. The main rule for decorating a teen girl's room is to have lots of fun together creating a space that allows her to be herself!