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Teen Loft Bedroom Ideas

Discover budget-friendly teen loft bedroom ideas with quick transformation tips. Explore functional and stylish designs in this Before & After post

No matter how many times I've seen it happen, there's almost nothing more satisfying as a homeowner than a Before & After transformation. Taking a disappointing and under-utilized room and transforming it into something that is functional, comfortable, and beautiful... it is the best kind of feeling.

A few days ago, I shared my plans for a teen loft bedroom at the cottage. I'm happy to say we made those plans come to life in just one day. Let's have a look at these fun and easy cottage loft bedroom ideas!

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Creating a Functional Teen Loft Bedroom

When we started thinking about this teen bedroom makeover, it had to meet a few criteria:
  • Budget friendly. We had to make use of the existing furniture (sofa with chaise, and coffee table) and find affordable options for the new furniture
  • Quick. Knowing that we could only work on this project while we are at the cottage on summer weekends, the transformation had to be quick to implement. I for one did not want to spend a lot of time moving furniture when I could be outside enjoying the lake or the beach!
  • Furniture had to be portable and easy to assemble. Since we were bringing new furnishings from home and carrying them up to the loft, they had to fit into our car and be easily carried up the ladder. 
The loft, an expansive open space with dual sloped sides, offers ample room for creative loft bedroom ideas. The room makeover had to make use of the ample floor space while taking into consideration the limited head room. I found just the solution by separating the room into two zones, the sleeping zone, and the lounging zone.

Optimizing A Teen Bedroom Layout


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Design should start with determining the function of the room. Once you know that function, you can then determine what kind of furniture you need to fulfill that function. You can learn more about room design principles in my course Room Design Simplified.

For sleeping, I had a few requirements:
- a double sized bed to allow for sleeping for at least two people
- a low-profile bed frame to fit along the sloped wall
- a dresser or nightstand with some storage
- a plug-in bedside lamp she could use while reading in bed
- a comfortable mattress and pillows
- bedding with country style

And, all of this needed to be carried up the bedroom loft stairs.

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I've never been more thankful for the invention of the mattress-in-a-box concept and bed frames that come in pieces!

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Enhancing Loft Bedroom Sleeping Area with Stylish Decor


The solid wood bed frame was the first purchase for the room. This bed had great reviews but we wanted a white finish so we just painted it. 

The bed frame is low, clean-lined, and has no headboard. There is a small door that sits behind the bed and is used to access our crawlspace storage. I specifically opted for no headboard so we could keep that space accessible. Two large Euro shams cover the door and make it comfortable for Chloe while she's sitting up in bed.

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The bed has an Endy mattress (gifted). Chloe has an Endy mattress at home which she absolutely loves so we knew we wanted one here too. It is comfortable, cushiony, and keeps her cool even on hot summer nights.

She also uses organic cotton sheets and an Endy Memory Foam pillow. I like a fairly soft pillow to sleep on so I didn't think I would like memory foam, but I've used it and I like it! It feels sinkably soft while still offering great support.

The rest of the bedding includes throw pillows from HomeSense and a duvet cover from IKEA.


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One of my favourite loft bedroom ideas is to use multifunctional furniture. The dresser/nightstand took a bit of research to find. I wanted something low enough to act as a nightstand, but also had good storage. Most nightstands are narrow with only one or two small drawers. I didn't want a full dresser in the room so I needed a nightstand that was wider than normal.

This two-drawer chest was exactly what I was looking for. There's more than enough room for summer shorts and t-shirts and the white finish and sleek design goes well with our minimalist bed.

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Above the nightstand, we've hung this plug-in swing arm lamp. It was fairly easy to install and gives off a good amount of light. I like the wood and white finish and also like how it looks tucked away or pulled towards the bed.

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In the opposite corner, we've created a little dressing zone. Chloe wanted a full length mirror in her room and this standing mirror is just perfect. It's budget-friendly, and has hooks and rods on the back to hang clothes and accessories - a must have for a teen loft bedroom! A striped woven basket acts as a clothes hamper.

Chloe also wanted a folding screen for privacy when she's dressing but we've discovered that you can barely see this back corner from ground level so she may not need it, and we can save on floorspace without it.

Teen Bedroom Lounge Furniture


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The opposite side of the room is where Chloe can relax and hang out with friends. The Soderhamn sofa with chaise is one we've had for years and is still in great condition. We had to switch which side of the sofa the chaise piece was on but luckily IKEA makes that very easy.

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An old coffee table and new side table bring function to this zone. From playing cards or boardgames, to watching a movie on a laptop or sitting listening to music, this lounge area can do it all. And it does! Chloe has been using it non-stop and says she loves having her own sofa.

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The lounge looks especially cool at night. The star decals were put up years ago to prevent us from bumping our heads on the sloped walls and they still fit into this teen space. 

We've tucked a string of LED lights behind the sofa and it gives her room a moody glow. I'll be keeping this decor idea in mind for future - its great for loft bedrooms or any architecturally interesting space. I thought it might be distracting seeing it from the ground, but it's not really obtrusive at all. Yay for taking advantage of an odd ceiling and turning it into a fun feature!


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Lastly, Chloe has made this space her own with her own choice of artwork. There's the vintage metal 10 sign she bought at an antique fair. The Keith Haring + others prints from Etsy. The floral market posters above her bed. And the various images she collected from the internet and we printed on paper.

I firmly believe that kids should have some say in how their room looks. Luckily, Chloe has always loved white walls so she has fun personalizing her space with art that's easy to move around and change out.

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teen loft bedroom space, teen bedroom layout

I really love the changes we've made here in the loft. It feels like its own little bachelor apartment! And this girl loves it too. I swear she's sleeping longer and lounging on her sofa more than ever - I barely notice when she's in the cottage!

And isn't that really the end goal of any room? Design rooms that you love to live in. Ready to transform your loft bedroom? Explore more inspiring ideas!

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