There comes a time in every person’s life when the things that once adorned their walls and beds no longer quite speak to them. Teen bedrooms are one of the first places that kids have a chance to express their personalities and have a space of their own. Of course they’ll want that room to reflect all their burgeoning stylistic preferences and tastes.

So, designing a teen bedroom is about far more than swapping their posters or upgrading from a twin to a full. As these designer-made interiors show, teen bedrooms can look just as intentional and elevated as spaces curated with adults in mind. But depending on a teen’s own personal taste — the most important guardrail in this design exercise — they can go even bolder with maximalist accessories, accent colors, and artwork.

Havenly designer Kelsey Fischer knows a thing about designing to please this discerning crowd — so here, she shares nine of her favorite teen-friendly bedrooms that turn up the volume on style.

1. Teen Bedroom Ideas: Elevated Prints

A mix of patterns gives this bedroom a playful eclectic feel, but its restrained color palette — blues with a pop of fuchsia — keeps it from feeling childish. Geometric prints, like that of this St. Frank duvet cover, are whimsical yet elevated.

2. Teen Bedroom Ideas: Moody Cool

The statement-making black walls up the drama in this modern teen bedroom, making an arrangement of framed wall art look even more dynamic. A magenta throw blanket and pillow add a welcome pop of color to the largely black and white space.

3. Teen Bedroom Ideas: Dramatic Romance

An ornate chandelier, an elaborate striped headboard, and an extra-long monogrammed lumbar pillow aren’t the only features that make this luxe bedroom sing — but they are some of the most impactful. Floral drapes, a double-headed sconce, and, of course, glossy black walls add to the glamorous look.

4. Teen Bedroom Ideas: Dark Accents

Glossy black paint — concentrated on one wall — has a transformational impact on this bedroom, lending a moody touch to a floral-printed bed from The Inside. It makes the space feel more mature, yet cool and dynamic. 

5. Teen Bedroom Ideas: Restful Monochrome

A neutral, cloud-like bedroom provides the perfect zone for resting and recharging — especially for a busy teen. A tall, tufted headboard is the ideal backdrop for a pile of pillows, while dove-gray drapes and a plush white area rug lend this space extra softness.

6. Teen Bedroom Ideas: Plum Power

Against rich, chocolate-plum walls, a patterned, upholstered bed — topped with a chartreuse quilt — and shibori-style drapes look even more impactful. There’s something both nostalgic and future-looking about this room, which has just a touch of ’90s inspiration in its unexpected colors and prints.

7. Teen Bedroom Ideas: Soft Boho

Pink bedrooms don’t have to be frilly or fussy. Take this bohemian space as an example: Mixed and matched tones of pink help the space feel less precious, while design-forward details, like an antique-inspired rug, waterfall bench, and a sculptural table lamp, lend it some sophistication.

8. Teen Bedroom Ideas: Mint Maximalism

Cool green walls lay the foundation for a that’s composed of perfectly clashing elements — a subtly striped bed isn’t an obvious match for toile bedding and an electric orange area rug, but that’s what makes this teen bedroom so electrifying.

9. Teen Bedroom Ideas: Artistic Elegance

The angular metal canopy bed in this room is a dynamic and modern focal point — which contrasts in the best way with more ornate, antique-looking dressers, which serve as extended nightstands. A few more disparate elements, like a gold leaf chandelier and a leopard-print bench, give this teen bedroom an artistic vibe. 

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