Transforming a kids bedroom into a teen sanctuary with Pat McDonnell Paints!

With the school term in full swing, now is a great time to make the upgrade from a child to teen bedroom for any September secondary school starters!

Whether starting from scratch or refreshing an existing space, below are some ideas from expert Pat McDonnell Paints on how to create the perfect teenage space.

Get Them Involved!

As kids get older, it’s only natural that they want to have more control over the look and feel of their space. Updating your teen’s room might feel daunting but can be a fun process – a lick of paint is a great, relatively inexpensive way to make creative decisions that reflect their style. Colour cards are a great starting point, whether your teen wants a minimalist look, to go bold and bright, or dark and broody. Once you have identified favourites, we strongly recommend getting some sample pots to test in their room. Testing will ensure that they get the colour they are looking for!

Creating a Multi-Functional Space

For most teens, their bedroom is their sanctuary. Not only is it where they sleep, but it’s also where they study and chill out – this is when zoning can prove helpful. Colour can be a great way to create zones for sleeping or study, functioning like a room within a room. Always consider the purpose of the zone to help inform your design and colour decisions.

Inventive Takes on the Feature Wall

Why not take a feature wall to the next level and use paint to cocoon their bed? Start by painting the walls a neutral tone and allow to fully dry. Then mark a diagonal line using Deltec Purple Masking Tape (ideal for protecting your newly painted wall) from the corner of the ceiling above the bed to the floor. Do this on each wall, then fill the pyramid shape with a contrasting colour. To finish the look, all that’s left to do is to remove the tape before the paint has fully dried and put the bed back into position!

Another option for some serious impact is to paint half a feature wall with Rustins Blackboard Paint for a perfect chill-out area. Or keep it simple and paint the wardrobe door to double up as a chalk noticeboard.

Designing the Perfect Study Space 

A dedicated study space will give your teen somewhere to focus on all that homework! Colour psychology can help create a colour scheme that will enable your teen to get the most out of their study space. A soothing colour, blue, has been found to lower blood pressure and is a great choice for study spaces. Blue is a harmonious colour that doesn't disrupt the brain's focus, ensuring that your teen can concentrate on acing that big exam!

Some blues recommended for study spaces include 'Mussel' from Colourtrend, 'Atlantic Swell' from Ralston and 'Selvedge' from Farrow & Ball. If studying tends to make your teen anxious, then green can help to soothe their nerves. A harmonizing colour, green doesn’t strain the eyes and creates a sense of calm and reassurance. Some great green shades include 'Eddy' from Farrow & Ball, 'Green Oxide' from Dulux Heritage and 'Storyteller' from Ralston.

Whatever colour or design you choose, we have a team of experts on hand to help!

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