7 Essential Tips in Transforming Your Kid's Room into a Teen's Room

7 Essential Tips in Transforming Your Kid's Room into a Teen's Room

Martin Howard July 1, 2015 View all blog articles

Every child's dream is to have a room that showcases his or her personality and personal interests. Especially when a child is transitioning into a teenager, it is very crucial for him or her to express himself or herself in his or her personal place inside the house. A teenager also needs a cool place where his or her friends can hang out and have sleepovers. That is why renovating his or her room is a really great idea. Renovating a room can also be a great bonding activity for you and your child. This blog will give you seven essential tips to achieve the perfect room for your child.

  • Know the interests and the personality of your child.

    It is really important to talk to your child first about her interests and hobbies to be able to know the theme for your child's new room. Your child's interests and hobbies will be the basic foundation in redesigning your child's room. For example, if your child loves cars, you can purchase a car themed bed or car themed accessories for your child's room. You can purchase unique furniture for your teens at Furniture Outlet Guam.

    Know the interests and the personality of your childPhoto from: furnitureoutletguam.com

  • Make a floor plan layout.

    The next thing to do is to come up with a floor plan or a desired layout for the new room. This will help you renovate the room in a more organized manner. You and your child need to plan out where each furniture must be placed to maximize the space in the room and to place each furniture at the most comfortable position. You also need to list down the kinds of furniture or accessories that you want to buy or to add in your child's new room.

  • Repaint the room

    Repaint your child's room with something that reflects her personality. Vibrant colors are highly recommended because it reflects the energy and the youthfulness of every teenager. Plain wall colors are also highly recommended because it is easier to add and to match furniture and room accessories with plain colored walls. Repainting the room can be done by the parents and their children because it can serve as a fun bonding activity for the parents and their child.

    Repaint the roomPhoto from: Ana Donohue Interiors

  • Reorganize your child's stuff.

    Separate your child's favorite things from the things that he or she won't need anymore. You can also classify which furniture will be reused and which furniture will be sold or thrown away. This can help provide more space for your child's room. Also, make sure that you prioritize the item's function whether as decor or otherwise.

    Reorganize your child's stuffPhoto from: digsdigs.com

  • Make money for new furniture.

    Don't throw away decent furniture! You can donate your child's old belongings to charity or sell them to gain money to purchase new furniture for your child's new room. You can sell old furniture to retailers like Guam Furniture (www.guamfurniture.com), who buys old furniture in order to recycle or transform it into uniquely designed furniture which can be resold in the market at a reasonable price.

  • Have a comfortable space for studying.

    Having a study area is crucial for any teen. All teenagers need a study area where he or she can feel motivated to study in. Place your child's study area in a location where your child will be free from distractions. This area must be really organized and comfortable at the same time. A separated lamp is recommended in this area to save energy and to provide additional focus for your child while studying. This study area must also be very near to an electrical socket because this is the place where your children will use their gadgets when making their homework.

    Have a comfortable space for studyingPhoto from: miragefurnitureguam.com

  • Maximize room and storage space.

    You can maximize space by purchasing furniture that can occupy the least room space but can also provide the most storage space in your child's room. Having these kinds of furniture is recommended because it is economical and highly organized. Having wider spaces in your child's room can provide more room for new equipment, like a piano or a drum set, that can harness his or her talents and creativity.

    Maximize room and storage spacePhoto from: miragefurnitureguam.com

    Maximize room and storage spacePhoto from: furnitureoutletguam.com

You can purchase unique and high quality furniture at Furniture Outlet Guam (www.furnitureoutletguam.com) and at Mirage Furniture Guam (miragefurnitureguam.com).

If you want professional help, you can consult professionals and avail design consultation services from furniture companies like Designers Direct Guam (http://designersdirectguam.com) to decide which furniture or which interior designs are suitable for your teenage children's room. Lastly, don't forget to ask suggestions from the room's occupant, that kid who's going to be a teen now!