A Fun [and Functional] Teen Bedroom

It’s positive vibes only in this teen bedroom!  From the pink walls to the tropical rug and sunny table lamp, this room exudes sunshine and happiness. We used bold colors and playful prints to amp up the energy. While the fun may be obvious, the function is certainly there too! Storage was high on the priority list for our homeowners. See that cute green bench?  The cushion lifts up and there’s storage inside. That adorable arched bed? Yup- storage under there too. It actually has four drawers you can pull out. (Thank you West Elm!) Of course, we’ve got  more closed-storage in each nightstand and a cute stack of boxes on the dresser for stashing jewelry and other items. Oh, and we reorganized the closet to make even more room for this young client!

Not only did color play an important role in creating a warm, happy feeling in this room, but it also helped to minimize the drastically different proportions of these two windows. We suggested color-drenching this room (painting the walls, ceiling, and trim the same color). Our main goal was so that once the walls were painted, we would not be drawing attention to the windows by having them outlined in bright white trim. We also typically add long curtain panels to bring softness to a bedroom. But in this case, due to the varying heights, widths, and elevation of these windows, we opted for simple inside-mount Roman shades instead. This allows for the windows to be blacked out when sleeping and adds some softness and texture, all while keeping the look streamlined and minimal. Drawing attention away from the windows and onto all of the other pretty elements of this sunny space!

Paint: Two Dudes Painting Company