| There are so many different directions to go in. He | | | | will also need a desk to do his school work. All of |
| may be into fishing, golfing, bowling, and wants his room | | | | these things can be purchased in the rustic fashion. |
| to reflect his interests. Gone are the trucks and cars, | | | | Teenage boys love to sleep. A black iron bed would |
| monkey wallpaper, and character bedding. He may | | | | complement his new room. You can include red flannel |
| want a more "rustic" room. I have seen wallpaper that | | | | sheets and shams, and layer it with a solid red fleece |
| will make his room look like an authentic log cabin. Add | | | | throw and a tartan plaid cotton patchwork quilt. Or, if |
| a wicker table next to his bed that will accommodate | | | | he prefers, some type of wildlife comforter such as a |
| some storage, a lamp and maybe a book or two. You | | | | moose or bear motif. He may not appreciate the |
| can find art work to decorate his walls. | | | | shams but color coordinated decorative pillows would |
| Storage space is very important for a teenager (not | | | | be easy for him to handle. |
| that he will use it) but at least it is there. He will need | | | | It may not be your style, but a child's bedroom should |
| room for CDs, books, favorite photos, and, of course, | | | | be a place they love to go into, "their" space, so to |
| the multitude of clothes that teenagers accumulate. He | | | | speak, a sanctuary during their crazy teenage years. |