Teen room advice?

Question

I am looking for ideas for my room. It's 15L x 17w and has sloped ceilings starting at 3 foot, reaching 8 foot. The end walls are 8 foot, and both side walls are 3 foot.

I need help creating a functionable, yet stylish room. It needs to be a bedroom, and be able to be a hangout! Since I have friends over all the time! Also I'm in high school, getting ready to go into college so it needs to be organized!!!!

Ikea has a lot a great stuff, but I can't get a theme together.

Any ideas?

-Jennifer

Answer 1

1] suggest three main functions of your room -
a] sleep - bed, nightstand
b] dressing - closet, dresser
c] studying - desk, shelves, file drawer or cabinet, desk chair
d] fun! TV, music, entertainment armoire
2] pick three favorite colors - say, pink, green, blue
3] get bedding in a print of flowers, stripes, dots, geometric shapes in the pink-green-blue colors.
4] paint the walls the color you like the best - say, pink
5] get curtains and throw pillows to match the bedding
6] do carpet or rug in second favorite color - say, green
7] get a loveseat, chair, and ottoman in blue pinstripe [ or pink, or green ]
8] get several sets of lamps - one for bedside, one for desk, one for chair, and one for dresser; could get two floor lamps for desk and chair, and two table lamps for bed and dresser
9] all other small accessories [ vase, candles, flowerpot, ornaments, etc. ] should be in pink, green, or blue.
10] frame all artwork in similar colors and material - oak/walnut, brass/chrome, colored enamels.
11] add a plant or flower - even a silk one
12] make a floral wreath or swag with eucalyptus wreath, room color flowers, and hang above dresser or wherever there is a blank spot
ORGANIZATION:
1] throw away/donate/give away/store all clothes that are too small, too big, too ugly, or ragged [ toss ]
2] go thru books, toys, games, old school or artwork, etc.
3] get two underbed storage chests for bed
4] get shelf dividers for closet - first section for winter hats, gloves, scarves; second for sweaters, long sleeve Ts, and henleys; third for handags, filed on bottoms like books; and fourth for summer hats, totes, sunglasses, etc.
5] shoe rack or racks on bottom - winter boots; closed toe shoes; athletic shoes; summer sandals, slides, open toes.
Put dressiest shoes in back, and plainer ones in front of each section.
6] Keep one big shoebox for your flip flop collection.
7] suggest you put bed in a corner directly across from closet, with dresser in between. All your closet, dresser, and underbed stuff will be together. Get a cosmetic organizer or toolbox or tacklebox for makeup, etc. Toss what you don't need.
8] another corner for desk, desk chair, file cabinet, shelves
Make a L-shaped arrangement with shelves on one side of desk and cabinet on other. File stuff from finished courses you may need another time for background. All completed assignments should immediately be placed in the folder or notebook, and replaced in bag or backpack.[ I used to use folders that matched the textbook colors if possible. ]
9] an entertainment armoire would be great - put TV and music system in it, and have a drawer for DVDs, and one for CDs. Get an old foot locker or trunk for extra storage, and use as a table for sitting area.

Answer 2

your room is big so theres many things you can do with it. im decorating my room too and color is EVERYTHING! try using your favorite color or colors using two or more is really good; or using different shades of one color. You can paint your walls the different colors either tying all the colors together or painting each wall a different color. Stripes look nice, or polka dots for your walls. you can also cut the walls in half horizontally and paint them matching colors. Make sure the furniture you have or get matches the colors or you can paint it yourself. Two desks; one for work & one for your computer. Shelves & labeled baskets can also keep you really organized & can be hid. You can also probably fit somewhere to put seats a little table and a tv to hang out. i have sooo many ideas if you need anything else just email me and ill be glad to help :)

Answer 3

Well I do know a friend who got his closet and cabinets redone in a wood finished which did give his room a good look. As well use a mix of matching colors in your room. As well the same friend has a screen and projector where he watches his TV on which gives a theater look to it. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

why don't you change your room around move the bed and dresser and see if your mom will buy you a new comforter set and curtains or see what mom has in storage.or maybe see if mom wants to help you and you can do it together.

Answer 5

Use Pbteen- you dont have to necessarily buy from them but they have some awesome ideas.
also container store has a sale going on with things to decorate ones room with.