Parents of teens know better than anyone just how important it is that everyone has a space of their own in the house. If you’ve ever tried hanging out in the same room as your teen and their friends, you know how loud and crazy it can get. This is exactly why it may be time to design a designated spot in the house that is the hangout area for your teen. It can act as their little retreat to relax, do some homework, hang with friends and feel a sense of independence.
To help you achieve the perfect look, here are some tips you can use.
Create a Sense of Privacy in the Space
Ideally, the hang-out room for your teen will be a separate space with a door or one that at least feels removed from common areas in the house. If that’s not possible then you need to get a bit creative and make it feel more private. This can be achieved with bookshelves, oversized furniture or even a folding screen that can be moved around.
Let Your Teen Pick the Color Palette
Before purchasing any new furniture or décor it’s important to have a color palette in mind. Rather than you picking one on behalf of your teen, this is a great opportunity to get them involved. Let them pick a favorite color or colors to use in the space. They can also help paint the room so they feel like the space is truly theirs. Once you have a color palette chosen, that can dictate other design decisions you make.
Choose Unexpected Furniture Pieces
Because your teen’s hang-out area is meant to be relaxed and casual you don’t have to worry about picking formal furniture. You can get creative with what you put in the place because this room doesn’t need to flow with the rest of the house. These yellow bean bag chairs are all about providing comfort, function, style and a touch of fun to any space. It’s all the things that teens will appreciate, and it gives the room a bit of an edgy cool vibe. Another cool furniture option is a sectional couch, as these can seat a lot of people at once.
Be sure to also spend time on the layout of the furniture. You may wish to create a couple of zones, depending on how big the room is. There could be an area for video gaming and watching TV, a homework zone, a reading nook and so forth. It can be customized to fit their personality and likes.
Décor Will Pull the Space Together
Décor is one of the most important features in any space, as it helps give the room cohesion, interest, personality, and meaning. You can finish off the space with cool posters, paintings, photographs, awards and trophies, collectibles, memorabilia, etc. This should be another design decision that teens get involved in.
Using these tips and creating a private space for your teen to hang out alone or with friends will achieve the impossible – putting a smile on their face!
