Interior design features
Key design details:
- The teenager should take a significant part in the planning and design of the bedroom, which will take into account important nuances of the arrangement.
- For this room it is better to use higher quality and functional furniture, which should fully correspond to the style of the entire room.
- It is important to properly arrange the room and delimit it into certain areas, including an area for rest and sleep, a place for study and other things.
- In such a bedroom, it is appropriate to create an unusual design with elements of the boy’s teenage interests and hobbies, as well as create a comfortable place to spend time with friends.
Color spectrum
Regardless of the chosen style direction, it is possible to choose a suitable color scheme that will suit the mood and tastes of a teenager.
- Bright shades will fill the room with special energy and positivity;
- dark and muted shades give the space calm and confidence;
- The interior, made in light colors, is particularly open and free.
Now the most popular colors are blue, blue and green.
The photo shows a stylish bedroom for a boy, made in light gray.
For a teenager's interior, the classic design solution is the use of a contrasting black and white combination. With this design, the room takes on a more modern and stylish look at minimal cost.
You can add warmth and coziness to the atmosphere with brown or orange colors, and add some elegance to the design with the help of gray or lemon yellow. Also, moderate use of rich reds and other bright accents would be appropriate in the interior.
The photo shows a nursery for a 14-year-old boy in a black and gray color scheme with a yellow chair.
Bedroom designs of various sizes and shapes
When planning a bedroom with a window, a fairly thoughtful design is required with the maximum amount of natural light for study, but not to interfere with proper rest.
- A large room with sufficient space can be equipped not only with the usual areas for relaxation or study, but also accommodate a special guest space for meeting with friends. Such an area can be equipped with a small sofa, poufs and a video game console.
- For a bedroom in a Khrushchev-era building, it is better to place the bed and storage systems along the walls. Organize a place to study along the window. In the remaining space you can install, for example, a Swedish wall.
- A narrow rectangular space can be equipped with wide cross elements, such as cabinets, low shelves, shelves or chests of drawers. This solution will visually make the room wider and increase the number of storage spaces.
The photo shows an option for decorating a small bedroom for a teenage boy.
The attic room has a non-standard layout, providing wide design possibilities. In this attic room for a teenage boy, they mainly install furniture with beveled corners and sometimes equip the bedroom with an interesting niche for the bed.
In a room with a balcony, thanks to this additional element, it is possible to increase the space and equip separate functional areas on the loggia, for example, place a computer desk and an armchair there.
The photo shows a combined children's room and a loggia with a desk located near the panoramic window.
How to organize space?
Sleeping area
The bed or sofa must be suitable for the child's height. Children grow quickly, and therefore it may be more economical to buy a sleeping place just for an adult. The choice also depends on the style of the interior. For example, metal options are ideal for loft, and wood products are ideal for modern.
Many children's rooms in apartment buildings have a small area. Therefore, furniture should be as functional as possible, i.e., perform several tasks at the same time. The loft bed combines a sleeping area, a study area, and storage space for books, toys, and educational supplies.
Study area
The study area is a must-have for a teenage child. It consists of a desk, a comfortable chair, suitable for height and with the ability to adjust the height, and a computer. There must be additional lighting. The study area should also be equipped with plenty of shelves and drawers to keep everything you need within reach.
Storing things
There is a stereotype that boys are less neat than girls. This is wrong. It all depends on the upbringing and character of the child. If a child is accustomed to order from childhood, then he will behave the same way in adulthood.
In order not to grow up a slob, the room should always be equipped with places to store things. Then cleaning will not take much time.
Place of rest and hobby
Every child has a favorite activity to which he devotes most of his free time. You need to make room in the room for hobbies. This could be a sports corner or music complex, an easel with a paint cabinet, a bookcase, etc.
Planning ideas and zoning
In a teenager’s room, it is very important to create a comfortable environment and wisely delimit the space into certain areas, because the age comes when your son reaches the age of a baby.
The relaxation area in a boy's bedroom may vary and should take into account the individuality of the owner. For example, some parents equip this area with a sports corner, while others turn it into a music corner or a reading area with comfortable chairs and a floor lamp.
The sleeping area in a teenager's room is purely functional. It can be equipped with a regular bed or a podium. For small spaces, a folding sofa or bed that pulls out from a wall or closet is perfect. As a rule, the workplace should be suitable for both the educational process and for practicing your favorite hobbies.
The photo shows the design of a work area equipped on a loggia combined with a room and a sports corner.
How to choose a wardrobe for a teenager - types and contents
When arranging the design of a teenage room, different types of furniture are used. It is important to adhere to the general trend of interior style, take into account the gender and individual wishes of the child. The cabinet you choose must match the dimensions of the room, without interfering with free movement around it, and also be suitable for storing a large number of things.
Gallery - selection for boys
Gallery - selection for girls
Cabinet designs and shapes
There are different types of furniture for a teenager's room. Features of the internal structure allow us to divide them into the following groups:
- Built-in.
- Corpus.
The former are ideal for small spaces, since with their help it is possible to save a large amount of free space. In addition, fewer materials are required to assemble a furniture set, since the walls, flooring and ceiling are used as components of the storage system.
If your child is lucky enough to live in a spacious apartment or house, you can safely choose cabinet options. They are distinguished by their mobility, because... can be moved from one place to another, and provide access to different ways to combine items.
The appearance of furniture products is also different. Models with a classic rectangular shape, corner options curved inward or outward, cabinets with a wave-like structure, etc. are available for sale.
girls toy shelf
At the frame assembly stage, different materials are used. Natural wood is considered the best solution. It is characterized by high quality, long service life and environmental friendliness. But cabinets made of wood are quite expensive, and also have a lot of weight and massiveness.
Structures made from MDF are characterized by durability and lower cost. Chipboards are inferior in strength properties to the previous options, but are widely used in the furniture industry.
Filling and organizing the space in the middle
The contents of the cabinet inside are determined by its purpose. Wardrobe wardrobes are equipped with shelves for linen, a section for clothes with a rod, shelves, drawers and other small items and accessories.
On the bookcase you can find shelves and closed compartments. In the case of sliding wardrobes, different layout options are allowed. Such designs have shelves, pull-out containers, baskets with a mesh surface, shoe stands, etc.
Expert opinion
Ekaterina Marmaza
An expert in the field of furniture design, she is engaged in drawing sketches and creating 3D projects in furniture programs for the manufacture of cabinet furniture. Consults clients on filling the interior space of furniture.
It is not necessary for a child to have a lot of space, so you should not build a closet into the ceiling (as you may have already seen in the gallery of children's closets). When ordering an individual wardrobe (or wardrobe), several factors should be taken into account:
- we do it for growth
- using a pantograph until the child has reached the top pipe for hangers
The section for blouses, shirts, trousers and dresses, equipped with a bar, is no less practical. Hangers are installed taking into account the width of the cabinet along and across. In the second case, there is a retractable mechanism that provides free access to items of clothing. If one crossbar is fixed high, it is equipped with a pantograph.
Leading furniture brands adhere to the trend of using every available centimeter of space. Therefore, a retractable system for storing trousers can be produced in the form of several parallel slats. The solution is suitable for placing scarves, ties, belts and other family wardrobe accessories.
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Door opening systems
When selecting furniture for a teenager’s room, regardless of whether it is a boy or a girl, it is important to pay special attention to the door opening systems. Based on these characteristics, furniture products are divided into the following types:
- Swing.
- Sliding.
- Foldable.
The first modification is considered traditional and the most popular. It consists of a door leaf and fastening fittings that hold the doors on the side walls. In most cases, metal loops are used for fastening. To open the cabinet, handles should be installed on the front surface of the doors. It is also necessary to take into account existing restrictions on the width of the canvas. It is important not to allow it to exceed 0.65 m. Otherwise, the negative load on the hinges will rapidly increase, and the system itself will be skewed.
As an option - metallic design
Hinged cabinets provide an expanded view of the contents, are durable and silent in operation. And if the room is small, sliding complexes will allow you to reduce some of the free space. Disadvantages of the system include a loud sound when the doors move and a reduction in visibility by 50%.
Folding doors can be transformed like an accordion or a book. They are made of several structures that move along one guide. Folding opening systems do not obstruct the view, take up little space, but are unstable, because... are held only in the upper part.
Facades: design, materials, bases and types of coatings
The front part of the furniture determines the interior style and architecture of the room. There are 2 types of facades - solid and framed. The first are a solid sheet of laminated chipboard, MDF, mirrors, glass and plastic. Frame facades open up more design possibilities. They are made of a frame into which the panel is installed using overlays.
How to decorate a room?
Several options on how to properly arrange a teenager's bedroom.
Curtains and other textiles
The youthful design of a teenager's bedroom can be complemented with Roman blinds or roller models, which have a very modern and laconic look without unnecessary decor.
It is not advisable to select curtains in too bright, colorful and dynamic shades or to use overly colorful textiles, so as not to evoke aggressive emotions in a teenager.
Quite often in a young man’s bedroom there are blinds with both horizontal and vertical slats.
The photo shows two-color Roman blinds in a 16-year-old boy’s nursery, decorated in grunge style.
Arrangement and selection of furniture
This room must be furnished, both equipped and with auxiliary furniture. The main element is the installation of a bed, desk, wardrobe and shelving, and secondary items are hanging shelves, a sofa and zoning partitions.
For small spaces, it is most rational to use modular structures or transformable furniture that have a single color design. As a desktop for a teenager, it is better to choose a more spacious and multifunctional model. Instead of a chair, it is better to use a computer chair.
An excellent alternative for large shelving would be wall shelves, and for a storage system, the best solution would be a wardrobe.
Teen room decor ideas
Decorative accessories should be chosen in accordance with the general style of the teenager’s bedroom and the personal preferences of the boy himself. The basis can be a sports, gaming, music, scientific or any other topic.
A boy’s hobbies are a great way to emphasize the individuality of the interior. A guitar on the wall or shelves made from old skateboards, a punching bag, an antique steam-punk cabinet, a synthesizer kit and much more are suitable for this.
Quite often in the interior there is decor in the form of various flags, for example, British or Brazilian. For technology lovers, you can use ship and airplane models. And for boys interested in science, a large aquarium, various collages of photographs, paintings, astronomical maps or world maps are suitable.
In the photo, the walls of a teenager's room are covered with graffiti.
In a room for a future athlete, accessories with sports symbols, posters with football players, basketball players, hockey players and other idols would be appropriate. A good solution would be to decorate the floor with a carpet with a football field or tennis court.
The design of a teenage bedroom for a boy should be simple, practical, have a minimal amount of decor and not look too overloaded, so as not to turn into tasteless kitsch.
Lighting in a teenage bedroom
Various types of lighting can be used not only as the main purpose, but also as an excellent way to zoning a room.
To emphasize a certain atmosphere in each functional area, it is recommended to use local spot lighting:
- in the area with the bed - installation of a floor lamp;
- It is better to place a low chandelier near a sofa or armchair;
- as well as the placement of a quality desk lamp in the workplace.
For the main lighting source, it is better to choose warm and diffused light.
Types of cabinets
Even a small child usually has quite a lot of clothes and toys. And the older the child is, the more personal things he has. And all this needs to be stored somewhere.
Typically there are three types of cabinets:
1. Clothes - angular and straight. One of the most popular varieties, found, perhaps, in almost every apartment. These are simple cabinets with hinged doors. They can be placed against any wall of the room. In some cases, they are used to zone a room.
Typically, this model consists of a compartment with one or two rods and a compartment with shelves. For a children's room, it is best to purchase a model with two different-level rods, since the child does not have long clothes. The rod in the wardrobe is located parallel to the doors, provided that the depth of the wardrobe is at least 60 cm. If the depth is less, pull-out rods are installed in such cabinets.
Children's wardrobe with applique from the BL Mobili factory from the I Colori dei Sogni collection
A corner cabinet is undoubtedly more practical and functional.
Children's corner wardrobe from the Gianluca Donati factory from the Petites Chambres collection
2. Built-in. A niche in a child's room is an ideal place to create a dressing room in it. As a rule, built-in wardrobes are made according to individual orders, based on the size of the niche. In this case, you can think through in advance down to the smallest detail the internal contents of the wardrobe so that the child can use it comfortably.
Consider the presence and design of boxes in which the baby will put his toys, or at least some of them. Provide a place where other things will be stored - books, textbooks, pencils, etc. If space allows, then with one such cabinet you will solve all storage problems.
3. Wardrobes. Of course, the most common type of wardrobe in a children's room is a compartment. And this is not surprising. Coupes are often made to order, and therefore they can be made of any size, content, color and functionality. Any of your whims will be fulfilled if you give preference to this variety.
4 advantages of a sliding wardrobe:
1. Space saving due to doors. Sliding doors, unlike swing doors, save a lot of free space. There is no need to think about whether there is enough space to open the door, and whether it will be convenient to approach or move away from the closet with open doors.
2. Stable and safe design. The child is completely protected from unexpected falling furniture.
3. The child will not be able to climb onto the closet - sliding wardrobes are usually very high. Their minimum height is 2.2 meters. The child will not be able to climb onto it on his own and will not fall from there.
4. Wide range of colors, filling options, and sizes. All this makes sliding wardrobes universal furniture for storage. If done correctly, such a closet will fit all the child’s things - from clothes to notebooks and textbooks.
Before purchasing, be sure to pay attention to what materials the cabinet is made of. Any children's furniture must comply with international safety and environmental standards. You have the right to request a certificate for the selected furniture for the nursery upon purchase. Ideal materials for children's rooms are natural wood - oak or pine.
Wardrobe with a pattern from the BL Mobili factory from the I Colori dei Sogni collection
Criterias of choice
1. Security. There should be no mirror or glass elements on cabinets. Even the little ones. During an enthusiastic game of pirates or Cossack robbers, boys can get carried away and accidentally break a mirror or glass and get hurt. Choose models with photo printing on the facades or with special decor on them.
2. Lack of a large number of open shelves. A large amount of dust accumulates on open shelves. And if you are not sure that your child will regularly carry out wet cleaning, it will be enough to install a side console. You can only put a couple of small decorative elements on it.
3. There should also be as few sharp corners as possible. It is advisable that all protruding corners be rounded, especially if the closet is located close to a child's bed - the child may turn over in his sleep and hit a sharp corner.
4. Reliable locks. If there are doors or compartments in the closet that the baby should not open, you should ensure that there are locks on these doors. When the child grows up, the locks can be removed.
Choosing safe materials
Multi-colored wardrobe from the Dear Kids factory from the Kids collection
When choosing a wardrobe for a nursery, it is wise to understand what materials are used today in the manufacture of children's furniture.
Today, the most popular material is chipboard. It is also the most harmful from the point of view of safety and environmental friendliness. The only advantage of this material is its low price. If you are limited in finances, you should choose the category of chipboard that is suitable for use at home. But remember that this is a material that emits harmful formaldehyde fumes.
A safer material is MDF. This is the “golden mean” for many parents. Reasonable price combined with the ability to produce many fancy elements on furniture, a wide color range. This is the most popular material for arranging children's rooms.
Wooden cabinets are a great option for those who have the means to purchase furniture made from natural materials. Environmentally friendly material is usually combined with a high level of performance: for this reason, wooden furniture is preferable for a children's room among many other options.
You can save a little money by choosing furniture made from inexpensive types of wood, but it is worth considering that pine and birch do not react well to humidity and temperature changes in the room. Over time, cracks may appear in such furniture.
Examples of room decoration
Photo wallpapers are especially popular for walls in teenagers' rooms, which can be images with fragments of films and favorite athletes or abstract drawings that correspond to the hobbies of the young man. A more practical option is wallpaper for painting, the color of which should be in complete harmony with the overall style.
The best option for the ceiling are stretched fabrics or multi-level plasterboard structures with additional lighting.
To finish the floor, materials are used in accordance with the main style of the room; it can be carpet, laminate or linoleum. It is important here that the floor covering is warm and practical.
In the photo, linoleum with a wood pattern harmoniously complements the green wall.
In the photo, the ceiling is decorated with a combined red and white stretch fabric.
Which style should you choose?
To create a modern and comfortable design for a teenage bedroom, you should very wisely choose the most relevant and creative style solution.
Minimalism
It is distinguished by its laconic interior details and the absence of large furniture structures. The interior is made mainly in light or monochrome shades with the addition of bright details or accents in the form of photographs, posters, unusual lamps, contrasting pillows and other textiles.
Loft
Suitable for older teenagers (16-17 years old) who do not accept boring decisions, an informal and daring loft style with a brutal orientation would be an excellent solution. In such an interior, it is appropriate to have industrial elements, a combination of antique and modern furniture items. The finishing can be made from original facing materials in a cold color palette.
The main design element can be brickwork or wallpaper with its imitation, as well as metal or wooden shelves and racks, which are excellent partitions.
Scandinavian style
Such a universal style will be an excellent solution for a teenager who loves order in the room. Scandi interior is particularly restrained and orderly. A minimal amount of decorations and light natural shades will not overload the interior.
Nordic design looks very light and airy. The finishing options include plank floors, walls in light watercolor tones and furniture made of natural wood. You can add more brightness to your decor by using various decorative items, such as posters or magazines on the shelves.
High tech
This design welcomes perfectly smooth, even and often shiny surfaces. High-tech is characterized by an unlimited color palette, but cooler shades are generally chosen for decoration.
The furniture has clear geometric shapes and is particularly light, comfortable and features accent elements, such as chrome-plated metal legs. This interior is perfect for the room of a gamer or geek who does not like to be distracted by unnecessary details.
Classic
The classic style is characterized by a more restrained and neutral color scheme in beige, brown or milky tones. A bed made of wood or metal, which has a more strict design, is suitable as furniture for a teenage boy. As for lighting, lamps with lampshades or lantern-type lamps are perfect.
Textiles most often feature calm prints - checks, stripes or floral patterns. Various paintings, wall clocks, etc. are appropriate for decoration.
The finishing touch: decor
Curtains
Window curtains are chosen depending on the overall interior design. Roller blinds and blinds will be an excellent solution for loft, hi-tech, and minimalism styles. In an interior in the Art Nouveau style, it is better to choose classic options.
Lighting
With the help of lighting, you can not only decorate a room, but also zone the space, favorably placing accents in the interior. Lamps, as a decorative element, are selected to match the overall design. Table lamps and chandeliers, reminiscent of industrial or street lighting fixtures, will look good in a room in a loft, hi-tech, or minimalist style. For the Art Nouveau style, choose classic options with a wooden body or its imitation.
The number of decorations in a teenage boy’s room depends on the style, the child’s hobbies, and his age.
Minimalism and hi-tech suggest conciseness and restraint in this regard. A loft-style room requires a large number of decorative elements that correspond to your lifestyle, hobbies, and character.
Design for two boys
If the room is designed for two guys, you should divide the space equally and carefully approach the interior design. If there is not enough space, it is appropriate to combine the sleeping area for boys and install a 2-level bed, use one closet and a long desk. With this design, it is important that each boy has his own inviolable territory and personal space.
Often, for a room of 2 boys, a nautical style is chosen, which is distinguished by the use of various ship paraphernalia. This design involves a color scheme of blue, brown and dark red. A design in this style involves the presence of dark wood, ropes, chains, grilles, shiny metal fittings and other nautical paraphernalia.
A creative solution is a space theme, where the bedroom can be decorated with an unusual chandelier reminiscent of the solar system or finished with textured wallpaper.
