When your child reaches their teen years, they’ll often want to upgrade their bedroom to match their new grown-up style. You’ll also find that their bedroom has to change to meet the needs of a taller young person who spends more time with schoolwork and less with toys.

So how can you turn a kid’s room into a functional and cosy teenage haven? Let’s run through our top 5 ideas.

1. Personalise bedroom walls

Some teens may want to repaint their rooms to put their own personal stamp on their décor. But that’s not always possible, and sometimes it’s better to go a less permanent route so that your teen can easily redecorate again if you want.

That’s where removable wallpaper is your friend. Removable wallpaper, sometimes called peel-and-stick wallpaper, doesn’t require adhesive and aims to be removable and repositionable without damaging your walls. Use removable wallpaper in bright and fun designs to make an accent wall behind your teen’s bed or desk area for a unique look.

2. Get serious with storage

Now that childhood toyboxes are being put away, you might find that teenage clutter is taking over.

That’s why storage is key. Help your teen to stay on top of increasing schoolwork by providing desk organisers, and make sure you have storage options in all sizes to accommodate your teen’s treasures. Take advantage of the backs of doors as well to hang coat hooks or shoe organisers.

What’s more, you can use open shelving to turn storage into décor. Let your teen arrange mementos and artworks on open shelving, and up the appeal with fairy lights or small potted plants along the shelves.

3. Go thrifting

Thrifting, re-using and all things vintage are in at the moment, so if your teen loves that retro vibe, let them explore it!

Charity shops, thrifting websites and your own attic are all places where your teen might find vintage gear from their favourite team or groovy textile art from the 70s. If they love it, it’s the perfect new addition to their room’s décor. 

4. Look to lighting

Fairy lights around the headboard have been a classic in teen room styling since the 1990s, and they’re still going strong. But there’s so much more you can do with lighting now too.

A fairy light curtain is designed to hang around the bed or on the wall for even more sparkle. LED strip lights are a bolder option for bright colours anywhere, including behind furniture to create a glowing silhouette.

And the coolest option of all? Smart lights that change colour to match the music that’s playing. Wow!

5. Swap a single bed for a small double

Not all teen rooms have the space for a full double bed. But a bed larger than a single can feel like a sign of being grown up – and taller teens may find they physically need more space now.

A small double bed is a great solution. At 6 inches narrower than a double bed but a whole foot wider than a single, it’s the perfect compromise to give growing teens the bigger bed they need. You’ll also want to buy small double bedding for a perfect fit.

Create the perfect teen bed with Victoria Linen

Ready to give your teen’s bedroom a fresh look with our décor ideas and a small double bed? Take a look at our small double bedding guide to help you complete the makeover with high-quality bedding options. Our luxurious small double duvets, small double duvet covers, small double sheet sets are sustainably made right here in the UK.

Got more questions? Give us a call on 01706 2220020, or you can email us at info@victorialinen.co.uk to get answers to all of your small double bedding queries.