Teen Rooms

Bedrooms for Teens and College Kids

Once your kid hits a certain age, the toys and play spaces disappear and are replaced by furniture to last them through the next phase.  D.J.’s Painting and Remodeling believes with the right balance between smart buys and suiting your teen boy or girl, you can make a smooth transition from teen room to the half-moved-out  college years and beyond.

Furniture to Fit

We discussed this earlier in our article on kid’s rooms. When upgrading any furniture, consider what will endure in your home. One important thing to consider is that following college, when your child leaves to face the real world, the room may become a guest bedroom and you most likely will not want to purchase an entire set again. D.J.’s Painting and Remodeling recommends looking to the future and placing pieces that suit your teen, but will also suit a guest room that will welcome them and other guests back for visits.

Cool & Transitional Décor

The same rule goes for décor. During the teen years, they may want a fun and funky color to suit their individuality, but as they move to the college dorm, consider switching to a color that will match your future vision for the room.

A Place to Be

All teens need a hangout and this is where D.J.’s Painting and Remodeling thinks it’s all right to bend the rules of keeping transitions in mind. Give them a place, whether it’s in their room or in another area of the house, to hang out with friends or pursue their interests.

Homework Center

A truth in the life of any teen or college kid is homework. It may seem like a small thing, but having an area devoted to studying may help your teen focus on the subject at hand. When your college kid lugs their books home for the weekend, they’ll have a place to store them. Having a place to study is a minor thing that can add up to your kid’s success.

D.J.’s Painting and Remodeling always tries to keep the future in mind when designing any area of a home. In the case of your child’s bedroom, the teen and college years are a time of transition. It’s important to recognize the great kid that you have raised and look to the time when they will be the guests of honor in the place they will always call home.