| Once upon a time you spent hours perusing Pottery | | | | not trying to decide between a pirate theme and a |
| Barn catalogs matching fern green throw rugs with | | | | princess theme. You want to decide if it will be |
| sheer willowy curtains with lace trim. You hung | | | | something more like modern contemporary or |
| over-sized butterflies from the ceiling and stacked | | | | something shabby chic, or maybe even something |
| matching cubicles for your daughter's shoes and | | | | retro. Let your teen take the lead on this and tell you |
| favorite books. | | | | what he or she believes fits his or her style. |
| Decorating for the teen years isn't so easy. Let your | | | | No matter what theme you agree on, make sure you |
| teen have her way and it will be rock star posters | | | | start with a quality furniture set as the foundation for |
| tacked all over the walls and questionable lighting. | | | | the décor. A stylish bed and matching dresser, |
| Clearly, you can't expect your taste and your teen's to | | | | Armour and even desk can make decorating the rest |
| mesh perfectly, but when it comes to decorating it | | | | of the room a breeze, whether it's a hip and modern |
| doesn't have to be a battle either. | | | | theme or something retro or antique. |
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| Next come up with a budget. Having a clear budget in | | | | Once you have the bedroom set in place let your teen |
| mind will keep you both on track when it comes to | | | | have a little more say in the rest of the décor. Let |
| choosing furnishings. It will give your teen a reference | | | | your teen choose some fun, unique and personal |
| point and keep you from going overboard on the | | | | furnishings to complete the style and make it their own. |
| details. | | | | Decorating with your teen doesn't have to be a chore, |
| Then decide on a theme for the room. Remember this | | | | as long as you make a plan, stick to a budget and |
| isn't the same as when your teen was a child, you are | | | | start with the perfect bedroom set. |