Your tween has outgrown his or her childhood bedroom and it's time for a make-over. As they enter the process of becoming adults, tweens begin to discover their independence, develop their own opinions and want to look cool. They want to feel comfortable in their bedrooms, but pleasing them may be difficult, especially on a limited budget. Learn some tips and guidelines by taking this quiz.
Your tween goes to school to learn the basics and plays sports to encourage teamwork and discipline. But where's the creative outlet? A DIY project can provide a sense of accomplishment and add some flair to your home's decor. See more »
Dorm rooms are roughly the size of prison cells, yet retailers and our kids convince us to buy enough stuff for them to fill Buckingham Palace! What items should you leave off your dorm room shopping list? See more »
As tweens outgrow the "baby stuff" in their childhood rooms, advertisers are all too happy to give you tween decorating tips. As you redecorate, here are some tween-tastic ideas that you'll want to avoid. See more »
The start of middle school is a common time for children to redecorate their rooms to reflect their maturing personalities and tastes. If your son or daughter is ready for a new space to call his or her own, check out our tips for making the switch from kid room to tween room. See more »
Tweens are still family-bound and too young to be out with friends all the time, so they spend a lot of time in their rooms. Your tween is at a transitional age, so here are some tips for designing a tween room that will grow into a teen room. See more »
As you go through your home and replace winter accessories for lighter choices in honor of the coming spring, don't forget your tween's room. It needs some fun, bright changes, too. See more »
Teenagers are enigmas. As soon as you think you've got them pegged, they turn around and do the complete opposite of what you though they would do. Decorating their room is no different. You may think you know what their tastes are, but you're probably way off. We can help, though. Take this quiz to learn a thing or two about teen decorating. See more »
The messy closet is a hallmark of being a teenager. So how do you organize all those piles of shirts, shoes and who knows what else? Learn how to design a teen's closet. See more »
Decorating your teen's room is a great opportunity for collaboration. Learn funky, youthful decorating ideas that remain practical. See more »
For many young people, as they grow from child to teen they want their bedroom to reflect a grown-up image. Plan ahead and make updating your child's room a fun activity. Together you can work out the colors and style choices. Take this quiz to see how well you score on teen bedroom decorating ideas. See more »
