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An ageless flair for the teen’s lair Creativity and whimsy rule decor LINDSEY M. ROBERTS THE WASHINGTON POST Decorating a teenager’s bedroom is an exercise in negotiation. Gone are the days when you could choose animal art or ballerina bedding without a blink from your little ones. Now those little ones are big, and they want teal walls and expensive, over-the-top furniture. When redecorating, Mike Johnson, a designer at Lori Graham Design + Home in Washington first recommends trying to hear what your kids are really looking for. Then, strike a balance. Choose a neutral for the walls, for example, and incorporate that teal with accents that are easy to change, such as pillows, rugs and frames. “Kids get the process,” Johnson says. “They under-
stand that it’s their room, but that they have to compromise a little bit, that they’re getting what they want, just in a different way.” And though it’s tempting to pick cheap furniture, knowing your kids leave the nest in a few years, Johnson recommends quality. Those same pieces can go with them to their first apartment or be the building blocks for a future guest room. Instead of a battle of wills, the redesigning process can be a joy for all, says Nancy Guettier of PBteen. Because when done right, you get parents who know more about their teens’ developing personalities and teens who want to be at home. “A teen room is one of the most exciting rooms in the house,” she says. “They want to be creative and whimsical. They get out of their kid’s room and get a place that lets them explore who they are.” Expert picks for teen bedroom decor
Lighting ■ “If you don’t need a ceiling fan, try to do some
fun decorative light in the space,” says Johnson, who joined Lori Graham after running mid-century modern store Sixteen Fifty Nine in Washington for over a decade. “Don’t be afraid to get something that hangs down a bit, especially if it’s over a bed. Johnson’s pick is PBteen’s Faceted Capiz Pendant ($99 to $164, Pbteen. com). ■ “I have done quite a few kids’ rooms using swingar m lighting by the bed instead of bedside lamps,” Johnson says. “It frees up the nightstands, and it also allows for more lighting options in the room.” He likes the Havana Wall Swinger by Jonathan Adler ($252, Shopcandelabra.com).
Flooring ■ “An absolute must for kids’ rooms are Flor carpet tiles,” Johnson says. “They come in a huge variety of patterns and sizes, and the best thing about them is when you get a stain, you can just peel up the tile and replace.”
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Bedding is one of the easiest ways to let teens express their style, and a reversible comforter such as the Reagan Reversible Comforter Set in Pale Banana from Bed Bath & Beyond gives them an extra option for changing the room’s look.
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