subject: Creating The Perfect Preteen Bedroom For A Girl [print this page] The preteen years can be tough enough to handle without having to worry about how to give your growing girl the perfect room. If you consider the fact that she will be much more opinion oriented than in previous years, but will probably not keep any style for all that long, you will be on the right track. Let her lead the design with her individual style choices, and help her create a space that grounds her while still providing all the artistic inspiration she craves.
Keep Furnishings Uncomplicated and Uncluttered:
You do not need a ton of different furnishings in a preteens room; in fact the more basic you can keep it the better. This is not the time to go crazy with zany offshoot pieces that may go out of style quickly and cause you to have to purchase a whole new set of furniture in a couple of years. Keep it simple with a bed, night stand, armoire, and possibly a bookshelf or vanity if space allows.
If she will be doing homework in her room, include a desk and chair and make sure that lighting is adequate to reduce eye strain. Whether you provide a computer is up to you.
Let Your Girl Pick the Accent Pieces
Since you picked furniture that will last longer, allow your girl to pick out all of the other smaller accent pieces that make up the true design and style of the room. This way your preteen can have a sense of ownership and creativity. Let her know how much she has to spend on things like the bedding, throw cushions, area rugs, and lighting and let her pick and choose.
Wall art in the form of letters that spell out a catchy phrase, or photos and posters of her favorite actors and singers can highlight her individual tastes and be framed in a way that can be changed out later.
Storage is a Must Have
Home improvement and arts and craft stores have come up with all different types of boxes, baskets and containers that can be placed on open shelves and hold any number of small objects to keep clutter to a minimum. Another great option are pre-made closet organizers that offer more space to hide dirty laundry and keep belongings organized.
Show Off her Hobbies and Accomplishments
If your girl has a special interest or hobby, give her a special area to show it off as well as any personal goals or successes she has experienced. If she is an athlete, use any trophies or ribbons she has won and display them prominently; if she is into art, frame a personal piece she has created and call attention to it. Either way, let her individuality take center stage, so that her room becomes a true reflection of who she is and provides much needed refuge from the outside world.
by: Jeanelle Deppner
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