20 Stylish Teen Bedrooms Even Adults Would Envy
From playful looks to unexpected, sophisticated design schemes.
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Any teenager would admit that their bedroom is the perfect opportunity to show off their personal style. Beyond being just a space for resting, it's where they spend time playing with friends, catching up on homework assignments, and enjoying their favorite games. It's only right that a teen's bedroom would be full of everything they love, whether it's high-energy color choices, unique storage solutions for displaying their books and toys, or a striking bed design.
While crafting the perfect room for a teenager may seem like a daunting task, it's certainly feasible if you think a bit outside the box. Looking for some design inspiration? Browse these 20 creative teen room ideas before you get started on your own design project.
Loft Living
Design firm Sims Hilditch crafted an elevated children's room in a restored rectory. The neutral design features trundle beds from Tasha Beds, along with cushions from Neptune. The dome wall light fixtures from Original BTC add balance to the space and complement the star-patterned lampshade from Jim Lawrence.
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Bailey Daybed with Trundle, $1,699, Pottery Barn Teen
Bold Blues
Style maven Aerin Lauder opted for a vibrant palette of blues for her son's bedroom in East Hampton.
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Microsuede Floor Cushion, $45, Wayfair
Power of One
A stylish Upper East Side bedroom is a lesson in decorating with one fabric. The bed, canopy, walls, and curtains all feature an eye-catching fabric by Muriel Brandolini that gives the space a cohesive look.
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Frechette Nightstand, $830, Wayfair
Pops of Orange
Pops of orange, including walls and curtains in a linen by Lulu DK, energize a Los Angeles bedroom. The custom bed and a woven leather-covered bench are by Mark Albrecht. The lamp and rug are by Restoration Hardware.
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Cylindrical Crystal Table Lamp, $595, Restoration Hardware
Mod Art
A Kravet grasscloth wallcovering serves as the perfect backdrop for a boys' bedroom, featuring colorful wall art by David Edwards from Saatchi Art. The bedding is by St. Geneve Linens and Ralph Lauren, and the bedframes and nightstand are by CB2.
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Grasscloth Wallcovering, $298, Serena & Lily
Graphic Black and White
Black and white wallpaper, which embodies the spirit of the Pop and Op Art movement, steals the show in a teenage boy's bedroom. A black lacquered headboard adds a sophisticated flair to the space, while a punching bag and overhead track lighting add a playful vibe.
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Matte Black Track Lighting, $40, The Home Depot
Sophisticated Flair
Designer Lee Ann Thornton chose a pink upholstered headboard and patterned bedding to balance the gray walls in a teenage girl's bedroom.
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Allina Kids' Headboard, $495, One Kings Lane
Striking Lavender
Lavender walls lend a playful vibe to a girl's room designed by MA Allen Interiors. Touches of green, along with a mix of stripes and floral prints, enhance the stylish look that's perfect for a kid.
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Townsend Armchair, $999, Pottery Barn
Poster Bed Style
A gray-green (Rosemary by Sherwin-Williams) poster bed and framed dog prints add visual interest to a white bedroom design scheme.
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Rosemary Paint, Sherwin-Williams
Punch of Purple
Interior designer Kim Alexandriuk used a striking palette, including gray, purple, blue, and green, in her daughter's Bel Air bedroom. A custom bed, linen curtains by Christopher Farr, Circa-1950 Murano glass lamps, and 1930s Italian tables are featured in the space.
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Eva Colored Glass Table Lamps, $122, Pottery Barn
Moroccan Chic
Samuel and Caitlin Dowe-Sandes brought their daughter's neutral bedroom to life with a blue iron bed sourced at a flea market, a sculptural pendant by Claire Norcross for Luminosity, and starburst floor tiles from their firm, Popham Design.
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Menara Field Tile, $24.99/sq. ft., Wayfair
Vintage Cool
Vintage artwork and seating add character—and a playful vibe—to a girl's bedroom. The chest is from CB2, and both the accent table and floor pillow are from West Elm.
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Emilia 6-Drawer Dresser, $1,099, West Elm
Hamptons Escape
Benjamin Moore's Dove Wing was used for the walls and ceiling in an inviting Hamptons bedroom. Touches of deep teal and vibrant yellow add contrast. E. Braun & Co. linens, vintage lamps, a John Derian pouf, and Osborne & Little wallpaper complete the look.
Dove Wing Paint, Benjamin Moore
Dose of Adventure
A graphic map decal by Dezign With a Z infuses a dose of adventure into this boy's bedroom in a Manhattan duplex. The cozy bed is by DucDuc and the navy womb chair is by Knoll. The glass pendant is by Kartell and the red felt rug is from Patterson Flynn Martin.
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Cabana Daybed, $1,765, DucDuc
Playful Yet Sophisticated
A bedroom with a Dodgers theme features an interesting blend of playful and mature decor. From plush toys to touches of deep green, the kid-friendly space is both warm and inviting.
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Fort Bunk Bed, $1,599, Room & Board
Beautiful Symmetry
The principle of symmetry is at work in this girls' bedroom designed by Kristina Crestin. Featuring double beds and silver monogram wall decals, the space exudes elegance.
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Monogram Wall Decal, $49, Pottery Barn Kids
Custom Monograms
Headboards with custom monograms play up the preppy feel in this boys' bedroom. Danish pendant lights, wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries, a window frame painted in Pratt & Lambert's Garnet, and Stark carpet pull the look together.
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Rousseau Pendant Light, $172, Build.com
Classic Black and White
This black and white Tribeca bedroom, which boasts a sports theme, is a fun place for a teenager. Outfitted with furniture by Oeuf, the sophisticated room also features a custom Madeline Weinrib rug, lighting by Atelier De Troupe and Iacoli & Mcallister, and wallpaper by Ferm Living.
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Brooklyn Desk, $575, Maisonette
Vibrant Headboard
French fashion designer Alix Thomsen used a striking striped fabric as a headboard for her son's bedroom design. Simple white shelving, showcasing a combination of vintage and contemporary toys, add another layer of interest in this space.
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Canopy Stripe Fabric, $24, Ballard Designs
Energetic Blue
An energetic kids' room on Martha’s Vineyard embodies a youthful spirit with its blue walls and bunk beds painted in Benjamin Moore’s Fairy Tale Blue.
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Fairy Tale Blue, Benjamin Moore
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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