50 Bedroom Design Ideas for Teenagers

The teenage years are a time of evolution, expression and excitement. Mark your teen’s transition from childhood to young adulthood by designing a stylish bedroom that feels true to their growth and speaks to their personality. From shared bedrooms and grown-up bunk beds to eclectic wall art and unexpected color palettes — we cover all the bases to bring you endless inspiration to create your teenager's dream bedroom. Grab your teenager and check our top 50 favorite teen bedroom design ideas together to jump-start their room transformation.

Don’t let that awkward wall space above your teen’s bed go to waste. Take cues from this contemporary teen bedroom and install a curated collection of art prints, maps, flags and sculptural details over the headboard. Designer sKout incorporates a vintage initial and framed photograph that features the same fiery-red hue found on the pillowcases to create flow throughout the design.

Use your teen’s interests or hobbies to anchor their bedroom design. A retro leather punching bag hangs from the ceiling in this cool bunk room, working overtime as a unique focal point for the space and providing the teens a spot to box and get out some energy after school.

Creating a soothing space for your overstimulated teen to start and end their day is easier than you think. Wrap their walls with creamy-white shiplap and choose white-washed furnishings to create an airy base for the space. From there, layer the room with upholstery, bedding, window treatments and artwork with a pastel-forward color palette to infuse personality into the design. A kaleidoscope-print Roman shade leads the way for color in this creamy teen bedroom. The same coral, blush, aqua and orange hues continue throughout via wall art, an accent pillow and a boho pouf.

White-on-white design not quite your teen’s cup of tea? Skip the painting altogether and try your hand at wallpaper installation instead. Create a cozy backdrop for your teen’s bedroom with a natural grasscloth wallcovering a la this blush beauty by Annie Elliott Design. The textural paper adds dimension to the wall, creating a natural focal point in the room. Bonus: The neutral honey tone pairs well with any color palette imaginable.

Map out a one-of-a-kind teen bedroom with artwork that speaks to their love of exploring or hometown pride: antique road signs. This shared teen bedroom offers ample inspiration with a mix of quirky thrifted signage arranged with bull horns above both headboards. Bonus points are up for grabs if you secure a Smokey Bear cutout when you recreate this vignette for your adventurous teen’s room.

Create a bedroom that’s as vibrant, layered and playful as your teen’s personality. Pack their space with panache using a mix of bold, pattern-clad textiles, abstract wall art and whimsical light fixtures. A neon-yellow tulip chandelier adds flair overhead in this eclectic shared suite, while a gold palm tree lamp provides bedside reading light after hours.

Not sure how to tackle a blank wall in your teen's bedroom? Add a custom neon light with their name. Trust us — you will have one happy teen on your hands. Take notes from this eclectic design and invest in a light that feels at home in your design. A hot pink neon light coordinates seamlessly with the raspberry rug and fuchsia bridges on the wallpaper in this color-clad bedroom.

Give your teen a bedroom that feels grown up without feeling overly sophisticated by mixing soft, muted colors with playful silhouettes. In this bedroom, earthy sage, greige, blush and orange tones come together as a mature alternative to pastels; curved furniture and midcentury globe lighting add youthful flair to the design. A charming horse photograph, hanging moon phase art and pom-pom accessories are decidedly teen — straddling the line between childhood whimsy and early adulthood that awaits.

Who says everything needs to match for them to work together in a space? Use your teen’s bedroom as an excuse to break all the rules and mix things up with unexpected accessories. This posy-clad bedroom adds interest through asymmetry with mismatched lamp bases. The results? Nothing short of charming.

Why limit your teen’s walls to art prints and photographs when you can create a magazine-worthy gallery wall of their sneakers instead? We’re obsessed with this concept for a teen’s room for two reasons: It looks epic and offers an incentive for them to pick up after themselves. That’s a win-win.

Leave the kiddie look in the dust with a beautiful bohemian bedroom your teen will still love in 10 years. This chic-and-simple room boasts crisp white walls, white linens and midcentury wood furnishings. A handmade shibori tapestry brings bohemian flair above the headboard and coordinates with the custom shibori accent pillows arranged at the foot of the bed.

Why go against the grain when going with it looks this good? This contemporary teen bedroom boasts a natural wood focal wall that creates a neutral backdrop for energetic artwork and textiles in hues like orange, lime green and turquoise. A framed California flag hangs above a midcentury desk and chair, perfect for tackling homework in style.

There’s something innately youthful (and fun!) about punchy patterns and bold color palettes like those found in this eye-catching emerald bedroom design. Take notes for your teen’s room and add interest underfoot with a graphic geometric-print rug. Stick to a strict color palette of black, white and two to three jewel tones to achieve this matchy-matchy modish look in your design. And install funky bedside lighting like these shapely pendants for good measure.

We think this bright-and-bubbly teen room passes the Barbiecore test (and earns your glam teen’s approval) with flying colors. A pink, purple and aqua hibiscus-and-palm frond wallpaper and an aerial beach print are the backdrops of the room, setting the bar for color and pattern. Below, a bubblegum pink daybed is piled high with pastel toss pillows in a mix of soft textures like faux fur and buttery velvet.

Want a low-cost way to add high style to your teen’s bedroom? Add interest to their space in one weekend (or less) using a few coats of paint in a color of their choice. Make this white-and-lavender bedroom your muse; create a fresh, of-the-moment look by painting the lower half of the walls and doors throughout the room. Skip the chair rail and rely on painter's tape for ultra-precise lines to yield contemporary results.

Another solid technique to create a statement with teen bedroom walls? Install removable peel-and-stick wallpaper in a bold pattern that you can't imagine using in any other room in your home. Notice the emphasis on removable. This graphic terrazzo paper fits the bill.

If you’re not ready to commit to wallpaper, you can still add plenty of personality to your teen’s walls with removable decals or stickers. Try recreating this gold starburst pattern against an aqua wall for a fun, no-fuss look.

Every teen room can benefit from some extra seating. Invest in a funky statement piece like this plush butterfly chair to offer your teen a cozy spot for tackling homework, chatting on the phone or getting ready before school.

Turn your teen’s interests into one-of-a-kind bedroom decor. Wall-mounted skateboards serve as colorful artwork in this striking space. A bold-blue accent wall creates a backdrop for the skateboards as well as the upholstered bed. Neutral bedding ensures the space doesn't feel overdone.

Breathe some life into your teenager’s white walls on the cheap with a custom frisbee gallery wall. This midcentury-inspired room provides the blueprint with 16 saturated cerulean, orange and red Frisbees arranged in four rows above the headboard.

A swing is a fun and functional addition to a teen’s bedroom, providing an inviting spot to read or relax. Add a pillow to help tie it in with the rest of the space. And if you’re concerned about having it installed properly, consider hiring a professional who can anchor it to your ceiling.

This edgy charcoal bedroom with pops of orange and coral strikes a balance between feeling fresh enough for the teenage years and elegant enough to leave it untouched after they leave the nest. The deep walls create a shadowy base that allows the custom ivory drapes, velvet bed frame and abstract paintings to shine in the space.

If painting an entire room in a dark hue sounds intimidating, try just one dark accent wall. In this sleek, teen-worthy bedroom, a brick wall painted in inky black adds drama without making the space feel dreary.

Create a beautiful accent wall behind your teen’s bed with an illustrated wallpaper that doubles as artwork for the room. The charming blue, gray, white and blue tones woven throughout the cityscape wallpaper pictured in this pup-approved bedroom create a captivating backdrop to the room. Bonus: The eye-catching motif elevates simple elements like a solid white table lamp or wooden daybed.

If your teens share a room, it’s time to step up the storage game in their bedroom — literally. Recreate this custom-built bunk for your teenagers complete with space-savvy storage steps. The drawer-style steps offer out-of-sight storage for anything and everything, like books, sweaters, jeans, remote controls and late-night snacks. Anything they would typically strew across the floor and leave there for a week can now live tucked away inside the bunk bed stairs.

No bunk? No problem. This dreamy sky-blue bedroom proves you can add the same storage to your teen’s room with wall-mounted cubbies and opaque baskets galore. Here, the cubbies are secured in an L-shape and hold a mix of beige, blue and white baskets and neon tchotchkes to frame the bed with a youthful asymmetry and pop of color.

A built-in window bench is our go-to for creating extra seating when there’s no room to spare. This space-saving solution keeps the floorplan open, provides enough seating for two to three people and works overtime as out-of-sight storage. And, the best part? Window seats add charm for days.

Make this airy, minimalist bedroom your muse and stick to a pared-back design for your teen’s space. The streamlined room takes a less-is-more approach that not only looks stunning, because it does, but provides the teen a soothing escape to return to at the end of each day. And as all former teenagers know — any sense of peace is a welcome reprieve from the chaos of life between ages 13 and 18.

Heritage furnishings and a classic color palette pair with playful artwork and a statement-making Sputnik chandelier to yield a one-of-a-kind teen bedroom worth recreating at home. Achieve the same enduring quality of this teen design by incorporating dark wood furnishings, classic prints (think stripe or tartan) and preppy hues of navy, emerald and red. Perhaps most importantly: Bring juxtaposition to the traditional space through whimsical accents like the oversized Warhol print or the Star Wars figurine tucked by the window.

For the teen who loves classic, preppy style, you can’t go wrong with a black-and-white color scheme. The lattice-print wallpaper and black trim on the headboard lend timeless, tailored appeal to this space, while the gold textiles bring in a touch of Hollywood glam.

This room’s subtly patterned wallpaper is the perfect backdrop for fun lilac and fuchsia accessories. Designer Amy Elbaum's goal was to create a space well-suited for a young child but flexible enough to grow into their teens.

A vertical ombre lacquer wall finish inspired by rock formations along the Pacific coast is the highlight of this teen bedroom from the San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Designer Susan Lind Chastain selected a Jean Paul Gaultier fabric with crushed car metal design for daybed pillows to add to the hip youthfulness of the space.

A teen bedroom is the perfect spot to try out colors you might not use elsewhere in the house. Large-scale artwork and neon-yellow walls stand out against the modern black canopy bed and bedding in this dramatic space. Black crown molding and white end tables provide a contrast that is striking and totally cool.

Striped walls are a fun touch for just about any teen’s bedroom, and they’re surprisingly easy to pull off with some good quality paint and painter’s tape. Up for a challenge? Try to recreate the zigzag design seen in this space. Choose paint shades that coordinate with your teen’s bedding and other accessories.

Being a teenager can be stressful at times. Hang a pretty chandelier and gauzy canopy over a daybed to provide a relaxing escape from the rigors of high school life.

Bring a bit of rustic style to your teen’s bedroom with a wood plank accent wall. In this space by J&J Design Group, wood boards overlay a navy accent wall to create depth and texture behind the gray upholstered headboard. An orange monogram wall hanging, celery-green lamps and colorful pillows add a contemporary touch.

If your teens share a bedroom, separate the beds as much as possible to give them some much-needed privacy. A navy dresser divides this room’s two red-framed beds, adding extra storage as a bonus. An accent wall of butterflies lends a ton of personality to the space.

This modern bunk bed with built-in storage provides plenty of space for sleeping, homework or just chilling out. Having the unit all on one wall keeps the floor uncluttered.

A clean-lined, upholstered bed pairs with a mod white chair and sleek acrylic bench to create a stylish look. Keep big furniture, walls and floors in neutral tones then add color and personality with inexpensive items like throw pillows, wall art and accessories.

Want to go a little wild with pattern in your teen’s bedroom? The key to creating a space that’s chic and not chaotic is to stick with a cohesive color scheme. This space packs in tons of pattern — from the elephant-print wallpaper to the graphic throw pillows to the traditional-style rug — yet it all comes together thanks to the pink, coral and white palette.

If mixing and matching patterns sounds daunting, try using variations of the same pattern for a look that’s fun yet pulled-together. In this space, colorful ikat patterns pop against a neutral woven wallcovering.

This pre-teen's bedroom was done in bright raspberry and purple hues and topped off with a bold accent wall. The layers of pattern in the cushions and pillows, plus the winged upholstered headboard, add a touch of grownup style.

Pastel pink and baby blue are colors often associated with nurseries, but an updated pastel palette is a great pick for a teen's bedroom. Try incorporating touches of mint green, peach and robin-egg’s blue to create a soothing space that’s not babyish.

A low platform bed is a great way to create a sleek, modern space for your teen’s bedroom. Since many bedside tables are too high for platform beds, consider using a stack of books or a plant stand in place of a standard table.

Designed for a teen who lived in Europe for a few years, this bedroom at the San Francisco Decorator Showcase offers a youthful sophistication with its timeless furnishings and fun colors. The dress hung on the ceiling was found in Paris and served as the inspiration for the space.

Audrey Hepburn herself might fall in love with this large bedroom designed for a savvy, stylish teenager. The space echoes old Hollywood glamour, featuring vintage bedside tables and touches of gold throughout the room. White bedding keeps the room feeling clean and fresh, while deep purple chairs and accents add a punch to the otherwise neutral space.

Bring a bit of the outdoors into your teen’s bedroom with nature-inspired touches. Dried flowers, a live-edge wood table and a small houseplant add a pretty, earthy vibe to this space.

Ribbons criss-crossed and attached to the periwinkle-colored walls allow paper mementos like postcards, photos and art to be displayed in varying patterns.

Light-colored corkboard framed in red makes for a handy headboard to hang jewelry and display photos. A colorful floral pillow helps tie all the colors in the room together. The white elephant wicker bedside table adds whimsy, texture and practicality to the space.