| When teen bedroom ideas come form the teens | | | | Homework |
| themselves, it contributes to development of their own | | | | As I mentioned before children's desks are usually too |
| identity and creativity, while personalizing their individual | | | | small for a teenager. The standard height for a writing |
| space. In addition, it is a wonderful opportunity for the | | | | desk is 30 inches and for a computer desk 26 inches |
| parents to help them in establishing a good budget and | | | | in height is the norm. Do you have room for two file |
| design sense. | | | | cabinets? If so, why not place a smooth piece of |
| Plan the Bedroom Together | | | | plywood or an interior door across the two separated |
| How is this room to function and what does you are | | | | file cabinets, creating a desk that your teenager can |
| teen expecting from the space? Are they collectors | | | | personalize to their tastes. |
| and need more storage, or are they into electronics, | | | | Lighting |
| sports or books? Teens generally need bigger desks | | | | The proper desk lamp should have the bulb |
| for a computer; children's desks are usually too small, is | | | | approximately 15 inches above the surface of the |
| theirs? Would they like an area for sprucing up or | | | | desk. Choose reading lamps for the bedside that are |
| exercising? If they have friends that frequently stop by, | | | | between 28 and 32 inches high, but wall mounted |
| then a daybed, large overstuffed floor pillows, a | | | | lamps with a swing arm are another option to consider. |
| comfortable chair or even a beanbag chair would be in | | | | Try to find lamps that have a wide and or weighted |
| order. Could the closet use a do it yourself | | | | base for stability. I would avoid halogen because of the |
| organizational system? This is the time to compromise. | | | | extreme heat they produce which could cause a fire |
| Do not allow posters to be taped to the freshly | | | | or a bad burn if the teen is not careful. To reduce |
| painted walls, but instead suggest a large bulletin board | | | | computer glare use blinds or sheer curtains. |
| that allows alternating displays. | | | | Summary |
| Do not buy new, renew | | | | Work as a team with your teenager, allow them to |
| Look in your attic, rummage sales, consignment shops, | | | | express themselves. Allow them to get involved in |
| hand me downs and even Good Will, I'm sure you'll find | | | | color scheme and the renewing of second hand or |
| something that suits their needs. Not only can it be fun | | | | unfinished furniture. Decide what the function of the |
| discovering something interesting, but it can also be fun | | | | room is, storage for books, electronics, sporting |
| project making it cool and functional, with a new coat | | | | equipment, etc. Make sure the desk is at the correct |
| of paint and hardware. You may want to try unfinished | | | | height for the job, 30 inches for writing, and 26 inches |
| furniture giving your teen the opportunity to be creative | | | | for computers. When selecting lighting for bedside |
| while saving you money on teen bedroom sets. | | | | reading the lamp should be between 28 and 32 inches |
| Throws and slipcovers can also come in handy as a | | | | high, and desk top lamp bulbs should be about 15 |
| cover up, which is easy to clean. | | | | inches from the surface of the desk. |