How to approach a teenager's bedroom - from a design point of view

While it may not the the room in the house that you willto have a poorer build quality, after all - there's got to
spend a great deal of time, it is vital that your teenagebe a reason it's cheap! Read up on the furniture you're
son or daughter feel comfortable in their bedroom. Thislooking at, is there a warranty? What is it made of? It
is the room where they will spend hours getting readywon't save you anything if you have to replace it in a
for formative days in their lives, as well as all that timeyear or two's time.
studying and sleeping!4 - Build quality. It's likely that the furniture which goes
1 - Keep them involved. They are very nearlly adults,into your teenager's bedroom is going to get some
so keep them involved at every stage in the process.hard use, so furniture that feature's a scratch resistant
While your tastes will no doubt differ, it's important thatcoating (for example) should be considered.
they get some way to what they want - after all they5 - Inspiring design. Would you rather go to work on a
are the ones that are going to be spending most ofwallpaper pasting table or on a sturdy solid oak desk
their time in the room.with gorgeous detailing? It's the same for your teen's
2 - Think about how they will use the space. A deskbedroom, don't exect them to make do with furniture
with a large surface area may be vital for someoneyou wouldn't use yourself. Consider furnishing their
with a creative streak, while computer ports are moreroom in a matching range of bedroom furniture for a
important for someone with an interest in IT. Considertruly professional feel.
the ways in which the bedroom is going to be usedThe more thought you put into this process at the
before you spend a penny.beginning, the more your son or daughter will get out of
3 - Think long term. A bed on special offer may beit in the long-run.
tempting, but don't succomb! Cheaper furniture tends