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This eclectic space is a textbook blend of youthful energy and practiced poise. With bright yet sophisticated hues, big and bold patterns, and funky touches (how fab is that kimono-clad mannequin with a parasol head?), this is eclectic done right.

The room bursts with individual character and playful touches that satisfy a tween's craving for self-expression, but the attention to scale and balance suggests a far more adult sensibility. The lesson here? Don't be shy about putting your personality on display.
Kelly Lokey  
Pale, airy colors, simple lines and a dearth of clutter give this bedroom a crisp feel that would resonate with anyone who gravitates toward the minimalist look. A daybed with a tailored, asymmetrical skirt is a smart choice that leaves plenty of room for a keyboard in the small space. The ruffly pendant and subtle dabs of pattern keep the look teen friendly.
by Marie Burgos Design  
Pow! What a visual wallop, from the splatter-painted ceiling to the zigzag curtain fabric and edgy art. Swap out the accents and it could go from teen cool to adult glam in a flash. The deep, saturated teal walls could work for a boy or a girl, depending on the other elements in the room. Swaths of white break up the dark colors and prevent them from feeling too oppressive for a teen.
by Laura U, Inc.  
From the Sputnik ceiling fixture and zebra rug to the vintage lamp, this teen boy's space is effortlessly cool. Squeezing in both a full bed and a twin bed makes for an ideal sleepover setup; it would also work perfectly in a guestroom.
by Holly Bender Interiors  
Feminine doesn't have to be girly. Think of this boudoir as a princess room all grown up — the Chinese-style four-poster is a fresh twist on an old-fashioned canopy, and a luxurious tufted sofa is the perfect spot to curl up on and study or chat with friends on the phone. Layers of pattern and texture add depth to the quiet palette.
by Katie Rosenfeld Design  
Globetrotter meets traditionalist in this boy's space. Spicy oranges and a kilim rug mingle with classic furniture profiles and menswear-inspired fabrics; wild headboard upholstery keeps it from looking too buttoned down. The scheme broadcasts a sense of adventure and testing limits, and isn't that what the teen years are all about?
by McCroskey Interiors  
Why is it that so many of us are fearless about color in kids' rooms, yet much more timid with it in the rest of the house? The fresh, juicy palette in this space feels kid appropriate yet not at all childish, capped off by a sassy rug and multicolored chandelier that would work just as well in a living space or home office. Black and white testers calm down the high-wattage hues.
by Kenneth Brown Design
Hello, 1960s! A mod, overscale flower print informs the room's punchy pink and orange palette. Ribbon ties on the canopy, tasseled bolsters, a Japanese basket lamp and a fun, flirty mirror indulge the kid in all of us, regardless of age.

Did you find an idea here to shake up your space? Let us know in the Comments.
by StudioBARON Design

Comments

tcufrog How do you splatter paint just the ceiling?
3 months ago · ·
olldbobbi tcufrog, I was just wondering the same thing!
3 months ago ·
alexjordon No words..!! just Awesome http://www.creative-continuity.co.uk/
3 months ago · ·
Marina Klima Goldberg - Klima Design Group Splendid images Lisa! Surely, I can pick up one or two design if ever I'm making a room for a teenager.

@tcufrog, doing a splatter-painted ceiling may look easy as it sound but you might want to check this link out. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/splatter-ceiling-59206.html
3 months ago ·
Lanie Brown I wanted a purple office with a fun vibe, so I suppose I was reaching for a youthful style.
3 months ago · ·
Sierra Jones Lanie: That looks so similar to the colour we painted our master. Don't you love it!? I had the hardest time going through al the shades of purple, and I was so scared it wouldn't come out right. Even though everyone always says, 'It's just paint...you can re-due it'.

But really- who wants to do that ?!

It turned out SO beautiful. The colour is so warm and inviting. It's been three months painted, and I still walk into the room and say Wow. The white moulding really pops, and the silver/blk accessories I decorated with look amazing.
Your room looks very cozy too.
3 months ago · ·
Jean Corey Who says kids get all the fun? These looks should be in many rooms in the house.
3 months ago · ·
kspollock I love the Paris room, Here's more inspiration for a Paris Themed girls room:

http://www.squidoo.com/paris-themed-girls-room

http://www.squidoo.com/madeline-theme-bedroom
3 months ago ·
Lanie Brown Sierra, my purple is SW veiled violet. It is just perfect! And lucky you having purple in your master! Thanks for sharing.
3 months ago ·
Crane & Canopy What a fantastic and fun article! The canopy beds in your photos are gorgeous!!
3 months ago ·
simps214 Pepper photo #6 with clothes, sports equipment and horribly misused textbooks and you'd have something close to my son's room.
3 months ago ·
JAN MOYER These are not teen and tween rooms! YOU CAN WALK INTO THEM FOR HEAVENS SAKE!!!! The beds are neatly made! !!!! THERE IS NO EXPLODING LAUNDRY BASKET THAT MOM PUT IN THERE TO BE PUT AWAY LAST WEEK!!! What is WRONG with you people ,can't you seeeeeeeeeeeee??? : ) : )
3 months ago · ·
trasgorshek Jan, I was thinking I would run up and take a pic of my daughters room to share because its so cute but then realized I would have to spend all day cleaning it to get a good shot. Changed my mind real quick. Maybe when she leaves for college in the fall I will get a good one to share. :)
3 months ago · ·
thegreenbee I bet splatter painting a ceiling would be super sloppy and super fun. I imagine kids would love a project like that!
3 months ago ·
sbob wow, I now know I can hav some shelves for my sons books in his bedroom, thanx
3 months ago ·
Lanie Brown Jan & trasgorshek, the comfy fantasy rooms come after the children have moved out. I wouldn't let the housekeeper upstairs, let alone post pics to share, when kids lived up there.
3 months ago ·
trusty44 I love the splatter ceiling!
3 months ago ·
catbarnies two grand-daughters in a 9' x 9' room and I chose a bunk bed so I could fit a desk on a free 6' wall for the 2 girls
2 months ago ·
voomvoom Where can I please find the skirt of the bead?
6 weeks ago ·
Mila Ilieva_Dominguez The ceiling splatter is done as follow: Wrap walls adjacent to the ceiling with plastic painters wrap to protect them from the splashes. Use masking tape which when removed does not peel the paint under with the sticky, and it is very sticky so it doesn't let the paint to "bleed". SPLASH AHEAD! :)
5 weeks ago ·
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