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At HGTV Smart Home 2026, the upstairs teen bedroom brings together bold pattern, creative storage and youthful style. From skateboard shelves to layered bedding, the room is designed with personality in mind, while a nearby shared bathroom adds smart function and subtle coastal inspiration.
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Playful Patterns
HGTV Smart Home 2026 includes two upstairs bedrooms connected by a shared bathroom. This whimsical teen bedroom features an upholstered daybed set against a playful checkered accent wall.
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Upcycled Shelving
Designers Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt recruited their daughter for this playful idea, which repurposes skateboards as wall shelves and adds a youthful touch to the space..
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Personality on Display
Books and playful decor pop against the room’s oversized checkered accent wall, bringing personality to the teen bedroom.
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Soft Layers
Layered pillows and a textured coverlet bring softness and pattern to the upholstered daybed. Upstairs, a lighter wood floor introduces a subtle shift in tone from the main level.
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Grounding Graphics
A graphic area rug grounds the space with pattern and texture, adding softness underfoot without competing with the room’s other designs.
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Sculptural Bedside Style
Beside the bed, a curved nightstand with oversized knobs adds a sculptural element, its rounded silhouette softening the room’s bold patterns.
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Practical Closet Storage
The bedroom closet includes space for hanging and folded clothes, along with a woven hamper to help keep everyday clutter in check.
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A Sneaker Lover’s Dream
A mint green storage cabinet offers a dream solution for sneaker lovers, with space for up to 22 pairs of shoes or other favorite finds.
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Hardworking Storage
Reeded glass doors keep sneakers and everyday essentials neatly stored while subtly concealing what’s inside, while side hooks offer a convenient place to hang a backpack or jacket.
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Screen Time, Styled
Mounted above the midcentury-style dresser, a smart art TV provides convenient entertainment without dominating the room.
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Bathroom Made for Two
A shared bathroom connects the two upstairs bedrooms, offering convenient access from each room.
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Vanity With Coastal Character
A double vanity with built-in storage below offers a practical solution for the shared bathroom. Above it, a woven mirror brings a subtle coastal influence to the space.
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Classic Meets Coastal
A striped linen shower curtain brings together cottage and coastal influences. Its classic pattern adds visual interest while keeping the bathroom feeling fresh and airy.
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Tile With an Edge
Moody subway tiles give the bathroom an unexpected depth, creating a striking juxtaposition with the feminine pinstriped shower curtain. A subtle border, formed by vertically set tiles along the top and bottom of the wall, adds visual interest without overwhelming the design.
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Patterns in Harmony
Layered patterns and soft textures give the teen bedroom a look that feels thoughtfully styled yet relaxed.
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A View Down the Hall
From the upstairs game room, the teen bedroom can be seen just down the hall, where soft pink tones and layered patterns continue the home’s cheerful design.