For most children in transition, it is better to create as neutral a design as possible so that it can be easily changed without much difficulty when the next round of development of this difficult period for boys and girls comes. Wallpaper is, perhaps, the most important detail of the interior; it sets the style and mood. What else should you pay attention to when choosing, besides the visual component? How to buy wallpaper for a teenager's room and make durable repairs?
Kinds
In most cases, modern parents choose the same material for decorating a children's room for both the walls and the ceiling. This is the most obvious and practical solution. But in order for this very finishing material to ideally satisfy the tasks set for the room being equipped, it is necessary to understand the varieties on the market.
Paper
Many people underestimate this type of wallpaper, considering it outdated. However, this is unfair, because the paper variety of the popular finishing material is produced using modern technologies, which means that today it is a much more interesting option than decades ago. If the room being equipped has perfectly flat walls without the slightest flaws, and repairs are done for a period of about 3-5 years, then this is an ideal material.
Non-woven
Contrary to the erroneous opinion of some parents, this type of wallpaper is as environmentally friendly as the one described above. Moreover, it will last much longer. Not only is non-woven material a wear-resistant material, such wallpaper is optimal for a teenage room: if you need to create an atmosphere for a long time, you can cover the walls with plain wallpaper, and when changes are required, simply paint them, because such models are most known as “paintable wallpaper”.
Glass cloth
Another eco-friendly wallpaper ideal for decorating a children's space. In addition to the fact that such a coating prevents harmful organisms from appearing on the walls, it also masks any flaws in the walls, since it has a dense structure. The high price of this type of wallpaper fully justifies itself, since it is a very high quality and durable finishing material.
Cork
In addition to its excellent aesthetic characteristics, this material has many advantages. Such wallpapers will help to provide high sound insulation, which will allow the teenager to have a secluded intimate space at his disposal. Cork wallpapers are available in a wide range of natural shades, easy to install and very durable.
Advice! If you need to create maximum sound insulation (for example, in the room of a teenager playing a musical instrument), then such a coating can be placed not only on the walls, but also on the floor.
Bamboo
The name speaks for itself - this is another excellent option for an environmentally friendly finishing material. Most often, such wallpapers for a teenage room have a natural plant color, but if necessary, you can find any color scheme. This material perfectly tolerates dry and wet cleaning, is resistant to mechanical damage and harmful environmental factors (UV rays, humidity, temperature changes).
Wallpaper
Most often these are paper wallpapers on which photo printing is applied. More expensive options are vinyl based. It can be simple wallpaper or washable - the choice is wide. In the interior of a teenager, walls decorated in this way can be a great opportunity for self-expression. The main thing is that the owner or hostess of the room is directly involved in the choice of the image.
Wallpaper with cool design
Today, one of the areas of art for modern illustrators can be called the creation of unique, but, most importantly, creative and youthful ornaments on wallpaper. Teenagers love these non-standard solutions. A striking example of such art is the creation of the artist Emma Darwick, who has released a whole collection of fun wallpapers called Chasing Paper.
Wallpaper with the city depicted on them is no less popular among adolescent boys and girls. The embodiment of this idea can be different: wallpaper or ornament on the theme of the elements of the metropolis - buildings, roads, bridges, lanterns.
Even bolder and more original ideas are presented in the video below.
Styles
The teenage room wall coverings described above will not fit into most styles taken for traditional design options. It will be appropriate in eclecticism (a mishmash of incompatible elements), or perhaps in hi-tech. But first things first.
Classic
If you need an interior in this style, then the wallpaper can be plain or have a discreet laconic pattern, for example, striped. Typical range: light pastel, white, dark brown, interesting mixed shades, for example, blue-green. This style will be more interesting for girls than for guys. It assumes an abundance of textiles, admits stucco molding, paintings. The colors of precious metals are appropriate in such a room - gold, silver, bronze, which is also quite easy to implement in wall decoration with the help of appropriate wallpaper.
Modern
The modern style is very different, in the culture of each country it is its own, practically unlike its counterparts from other countries. But it always has some common features: natural materials, stained glass, contrasting coatings of walls and furniture, and, most often, plain walls.
If wallpaper with a print is used in the Art Nouveau interior, then only part of the wall is covered with them, and the rest of the space is made monochromatic. Such zoning is one of the favorite techniques in the interior for teenagers.
Nautical
The nautical-style teenager's room is devoid of the mischief and impulsiveness inherent in a similar style that can be seen in the room of a young pirate fan. If a room is being arranged for a boy, then more often they choose wallpaper with a combination of deep blue, rich red and white colors. In this case, blue and white, of course, should prevail. Girls tend to choose lighter variations: it can be a blue wallpaper with white patterns or a white coating with minor splashes of dark blue.
English
In addition to the traditional restraint inherent in the English disposition, such an interior for teens will be more vibrant than a decor in the same style for a younger child.
For kids, too bright elements are unacceptable, while a teenager may already be surrounded by some catchy accents.
You can decorate part of the wall with a large British flag or the image of a famous telephone booth, double-decker bus - it will be original and stylish.
Provence
The previous style is suitable for any gender, but Provence is a favorite of girls. A romantic mood in a teenage room will help to create wallpapers of a lilac or gray-blue scale, covered with bouquets of flowers and other romantic patterns - bows, ruffles, peas and the like. Everything here should be natural and natural, in a Provence style room it should be very light, therefore, the wallpaper is chosen exclusively light. Even white, milky, smoky wall colors will do.
High tech
Finally, the favorite style of teenage boys. Some girls also like it, but it became a favorite with young men. Metal, minimalism, an interesting arrangement of lighting fixtures and a combination of high technology with the comfort of a bedroom reign here. A complex jumble, which is not so easy to create by all the rules.
Advice! Combining metal with wood will help make the space cozier. It can be expressed both in furniture and wall covering. Photo wallpapers with images of the life of a big city, a sports match and other boyish joys are also very appropriate here.
Colour
Color affects the psyche of a teenager differently from a younger child. But still, you should not completely write off this selection criterion.
Bright wallpaper
Yes, they have become acceptable in the room of a child who has reached the transitional age. But you need to "play" with them very moderately: the brighter the main accent in the teenager's room, the more neutral the main background and the furnishings of the bedroom as a whole should be.
Grey
Many teenagers prefer gray walls in pursuit of stylish interiors. There is no need to deny them this. Gray is an elegant, soothing color for a child and a balancing color for all tones in the room. In combination with white, it can even be used in a baby's bedroom. And even in the environment for a teenager, he does have a right to exist.
Advice! Do not allow the room to become gloomy with a gray-yellow color scheme. In this case, the shade of the sun should be saturated, but not flashy, and gray should be light.
Basic recommended options
Green, blue, shades of beige, as well as white and milky are common wall color options in a teen's room. They help to create a versatile interior that can easily change along with the tastes and preferences of a rebellious and ever-changing child.
In terms of the patterns preferred by teenagers in the design of the walls, boys and girls are somewhat different. Growing up girls tend to be more neutral, solid colors.
Sometimes it is very important for guys to express all their individuality, so in the bedroom of a teenage boy there are wallpapers on which boats or attributes of their hobbies are drawn - sports equipment, musical instruments. Even more often, adolescent boys choose photomurals for their bedrooms: they can have a city theme, brick imitation, and football stories.
Combined options
The technique, which is in demand more and more every year, is to combine the monochromatic surface of the walls of the room with original patterns and prints. This can be zoning by highlighting parts of the room that are different in meaning with different color and theme variations of the wallpaper.
Another popular technique is to divide the wall in half horizontally. One half of one color is the other half of the second. It can be two types of monochromatic wallpaper or a combination of a coating with or without an ornament.
How to choose?
The transitional age for each child proceeds differently. But it is especially important for any child aged 13-15 to participate in creating the interior of their own room. Therefore, guided by the general rules of choice, you still need to look for something that the child wants.
For a girl
Almost all young women prefer Provence, country, less often classics. This means that the girl will suit the wallpaper of delicate shades, both monochromatic and with patterns: striped, checkered, with an unobtrusive floral or other plant print.
Some girls like minimalism, then the choice is obvious: the wallpaper should be monochromatic. This is a good option for repairs for many years, because a neutral background will never get bored and will suit any situation.
Paper, textile, non-woven and vinyl wallpapers are perfect for a girl in the room.
For a guy
Teenage boys are less prone to neutral design of their "dens". They want to equip their personal space in a flashy way, and so that "not like everyone else," and therefore any means are used. That is why murals are so often found in the interiors of boyish teenage rooms. In addition to them, there are other options for decorating walls in a bright and unique style that are very suitable for teenagers - these are cork and bamboo wallpapers. Their texture, color scheme and unique performance will help create not only beautiful, but also functional design.
Universal solution for children of different sexes
In order for both a girl and a boy to feel comfortable in the same room, you just need to adhere to the rule of moderation. It should not be allowed that there is an overweight in one direction or the other in the interior: there should not be either pink or brutal. For such purposes, the Art Nouveau style is ideal, it may turn out to be by the way a high-tech or classic interior.
Beautiful ideas in the interior
A great option for a room for two girls. The same mysterious lilac-violet gamut that prevails in the room sets the right mood for the creativity of young dreamers, for keeping their secrets and fascinating girlish activities, be it fortune telling or watching your favorite movie.
In this boy's room, the wall covering is a real work of art and a reflection of the master's hobbies. Deep blue here is strongly diluted with white, so that all proportions are observed, and the situation will not depress a teenager.
And here is an example of high-tech with minimal use of metal. The classic features of the style are expressed here in the peculiar lamps, unusual decoration and the presence of sports equipment in the room. Such an interior is the dream of any teenage boy.
The traditional classic style can be equally cozy for a boy or a girl. The photo below is a vivid example of such a versatile interior.
The abundance of natural materials in a teenager's room is always beneficial. Wood is the most popular, classic option in this sense. It can be actively used in both simple and highly original design ideas, as, for example, in the interior shown in the following photo.
A very original interior for a teenage girl can incorporate elements from a wide variety of styles. So, the next example is romance, hi-tech, and modern. There is hardly a single girl who would not want such a bedroom.
Judging by the airplanes in the paintings, the next room is for two boys. Although, in fact, it is universal and would be suitable for children of both sexes. It is light, original and simple here: the room has only everything you need. At the same time, one of the walls, covered with special wallpaper, on which you can draw with chalk, makes the room unique and gives a lot of opportunities to express the talents of its inhabitants.
Another "girly paradise". This is no longer childish pink, but a stylish lilac. There are a lot of green plants here that blend beautifully with the main tone of the room. A wide scope for dreams, creativity and relaxation for any modern teenage girl.
The loft style, which is close to high-tech, is also very much loved by teenagers. In short, it is the organization of living rooms in the style of industrial or not quite living quarters: attics, basements, abandoned factories and the like. All this looks very brutal and cool - just in the spirit of a rebellious young man.
Modern in a room for a teenage boy is the organization of a compact and ergonomic space. There is everything here: a place to sleep, a corner for doing sports, and, of course, a study area. The adolescent's hobbies can be reflected in the decorative elements of such a room, but the color of the walls should be as neutral as possible. In this case, it is white.
