Bedroom Ideas for a Tween Girl
Three things happened over the past week that have reminded me just how
fleeting time is: First, the arrival of spring which prompted me to finally
ditch the winter greenery in our outdoor urns. Secondly, my daughter's new
double bed (so long, twin bed!) arrived. And thirdly, my daughter is
officially taller than me and has a larger shoe size.
There's no denying the fact that we now have a preteen in the house. It has
taken some getting used to - so many physical and emotional changes happen at
the same time - but I am learning to embrace this new stage of life. One thing
that is helping is
tackling a new project
and giving Chloe the tween bedroom she always wanted.
Tween Girl Bedroom Decor Ideas
Before I show you the coastal bedroom design I came up with, let me share with
you some basic bedroom ideas I've come across for tween girls. There's a bit
of a formula with tween girl bedrooms. Call it the influence of TikTok and
YouTube, call it peer pressure, but just like with their clothing, there are
certain looks that are popular with the tween crowd.
I wouldn't want to create a room that is entirely trendy for my tween, but at
this age, I think there's a strong urge to fit in and be "with it". That goes
for your room decor too so having a few popular items in your design can help
the room be much more appealing to your child. Here are the most popular
bedroom ideas for tween girls:
- Have room for a sitting area in your tween bedroom? Add a macrame hanging chair, or alternatively a Papasan chair, to bring texture and vintage style. This will be your tween's favourite place to sit and catch up TikTok videos from her friends
- Time to ditch the cutesy unicorn prints and decorate the walls with modern art. Beach photos, typography (I love this one), and modern colourful abstracts feel fun and age appropriate. Even better, take some of your daughter's art pieces and have them framed and displayed in a gallery wall for a personalized accent
- Fluffy faux fur pillows bring a touch of sophisticated and cozy style
- Keep your tween's room contemporary and bright with a pastel hued palette. Light aqua, peach, pink, and white continue to be tween favourites
- There are no bigger decor trends in tween bedrooms currently than artificial vines and LED fairy lights. Hang the vines along a wall or behind a headboard (tip: use 3M clear mini hooks to hang them individually). For the fairy lights, string them around the perimeter, across the ceiling, or even under the bed.
- Is it time to upgrade from a twin bed? A Full/Double bed or even a Queen bed, if you have room, can make your tween's bedroom feel instant more grown up. Selecting a simple frame ensures that the bed won't look dated and will last them through their teen years and perhaps into their university apartment
- A letterboard allows your tween a small place for self expression
- They might be tweens but that doesn't mean they're ready to cast aside their childhood. New stuffed toys (squishmallows are super popular and act as a pillow too!) and old favourite teddy bears can help even the biggest kids feel safe and comforted
As I mentioned in
my last post, we're about to embark on a makeover of Chloe's bedroom and make it a more
complete bedroom design. We'll be removing the kid-sized furniture, toning
down some of the trendy items, and bringing together a sophisticated style.
Bedroom Ideas On A Budget
I challenged myself to complete this bedroom on a budget. I'm not completely
on board with the "constant consumption" way of the world today and I have
lots of items in
my storage room and have furnishings we could repurpose or reuse. Could I create
the look I wanted using mostly items we already had?
Here's a look at my mood board for a Coastal Tween Bedroom:
Coastal Tween Bedroom Decor
Going into this makeover, we had a few constraints:- the white paint and faux blue grasscloth wallpaper would stay
- the twin bed would be replaced with a double sized bed
- the Pottery Barn kids desk would be replaced
- the curtains and blue bead chandelier would stay
- other items would be sourced primarily from what we had already
Bed:
The
Penn Bed
from Wayfair is one I've had my eye on for a while. With its whitewash wood
and cane accents, it exudes contemporary coastal style. It's a budget version
of the classic
Harbour Cane Bed
from Serena and Lily. As the biggest furniture element in the room, it sets
the tone for the space.
Now here's where things get a bit aggravating, if you're interested in this
bed for your own. I purchased the bed on Wayfair for $769 CAD/$615 USD. I
mentioned the bed here on the blog and in my newsletter, and surprise, the
price of the bed drastically increased, likely a result of increased clicks to
the product page. The bed is currently priced at $1279 CAD on Wayfair.ca ($889 USD on the .com
site)... an increase of 66% !!!
Like many retailers, Wayfair practices "surge pricing", or increasing the
price of a product when they notice an increase in demand. I'm not even sure
if YOU will see the same price I do... surge pricing could be related to
individual geographies, or IP addresses... I'm not sure. Would I have paid the
increased price for the bed? Perhaps not but at the price I paid, I think it's
fair.
Desk and Shelves:
The Emerson desk from Structube is actually the desk I've been using in
my home office. I love it - it's wide, clean-lined, and has a nice big surface to
work on. But it's contemporary style works better with Chloe's new bed so she
will be inheriting it and I will get a new desk for my office (preferably one
from Facebook Marketplace I can refinish). We plan to hang some narrow picture
ledges above the desk. We still have the ones from
Chloe's old toddler room
so it will be fun to use them again!
Desk Chair:
The
Parsons Striped Dining Chair by Homepop is one of two I received for my
One Room Challenge Principal Bedroom makeover. This chair is versatile and comfortable and Chloe used it at her desk over
the last year while she was remote learning. She likes it so it stays.
Rug:
I've had this
Jute Chenille Herringbone Rug
for almost 7 years. We bought it for our
tropical dining room makeover
and I continue to be a fan. It's a good size and the natural texture imparts
that coastal feel. Natural jute or sisal rugs are a great long term
investment. They work in almost any space and add warmth and colour without
being overpowering.
Side Table:
I liked this
Dmitry side table
from Wayfair so much I bought it twice. We already had this darker grey one
for Chloe's room and use a light grey one in
our classic guest bedroom. It's sturdy, the drawers slide nicely, and it has ample storage. The
price is excellent
and it comes in a variety of colours too.
Throw Pillows and Bedding:
The striped pillows are from my favourite pillow store,
Tonic Living. I thought they would look great paired with this
designer lumbar pillow
from Etsy and this
white textured duvet cover from Target.
Side note: since Target no longer delivers to Canada, I use a mail
forwarder Cross Border Pickups to get my Target fix! Read about how to do
that in
this post.
Accessories:
The faux
Areca palm tree and the
monstera leaf print add to the breezy feel of this room. Other textural elements like a
ceramic planter and woven basket echo the hues found in the caning and jute
rug and create warmth.
And that's the plan for this tween girl bedroom. Since we're only switching
out furniture and accessories, this makeover should be done in no time. I'm
just waiting for a few things to arrive and I should be ready to show you the
new room in a week or so!
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