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How Do I Choose the Best Teenagers' Bedroom Furniture?

Dan Cavallari
Dan Cavallari

Teenagers tend to be exceptionally in tune with current trends in fashion, so it is likely they will also have a good idea of what they want in bedroom furniture. The best way to choose the best teenagers' bedroom furniture is to therefore ask the teenager what he or she wants. Going shopping with the teen will allow you to make the best decisions as to what will appeal to him or her, though you will need to keep cost in mind as well as the durability of the furniture.

The type of teenagers' bedroom furniture that is most appropriate for a particular teen can change according to the gender of the teen. A girl's room is likely to be very different from a boy's room, and individual tastes can change. Many girls tend to favor bright colors and patterns, while boys often favor subdued decor. Teenagers often straddle the line between child and adult preferences, so choosing the best teenagers' bedroom furniture can be a challenge. The only surefire way to get the best furniture for a particular teen is to learn his or her personality.

Bean bag chairs are a popular furniture staple for kids' rooms and college dorms.
Bean bag chairs are a popular furniture staple for kids' rooms and college dorms.

There is no general fit for every teen. Learn as much as possible about the teen's personality and choose teenagers' bedroom furniture that will suit that personality. Simplicity and clean designs may suit one teen, but they may be less appealing to another teen with different tastes. One component you can count on being important across the board, however, is comfort. Try to choose furniture that will be functional but comfortable; some bunk beds, for example, feature desks beneath the top bunk rather than a second bed. This means the teen will have plenty of space to sleep and relax, as well as plenty of space for completing homework or other types of work.

Simple, clean designs may not suit every teen's personality.
Simple, clean designs may not suit every teen's personality.

It is likely a teen will be very interested in having space for a stereo or a television. Choosing teenagers' bedroom furniture that accommodates such items may therefore be a good choice. Dressers should be chosen so the tabletop has plenty of space for a television, or a wide table may be used to accommodate a stereo, video game console, and small TV. Drawers and shelves are useful for storing CDs and DVDs as well as clothing, magazines, and books.

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    • Bean bag chairs are a popular furniture staple for kids' rooms and college dorms.
      By: venusangel
      Bean bag chairs are a popular furniture staple for kids' rooms and college dorms.
    • Simple, clean designs may not suit every teen's personality.
      By: prudkov
      Simple, clean designs may not suit every teen's personality.