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YOUR GUIDE TO HOME AND LIFE IMPROVEMENT
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Dealing with disruptions caused by change
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home decor | by KATE DAVIDSON
stylish spacesfor teens
When putting a room together for a teenager, use a single source of
inspiration to help ensure that a room flows and that each element has a
purpose for the room.
hen decorating a room for young adults, it is most important to create a multi- functional area. So much happens in this space: studying, reading, music, hobbies, hanging out with friends, fashion shows, sleepovers and quiet time. It is a space of their own, a place of comfort and an extension of their personality.
A successful room layout for a teen room involves creating several zones: for sleeping,
studying, dressing, hanging out and displaying prized possessions.When my client and her 13-year-old daughter asked for a room with
blues and purples, and for it to be feminine but not too ‘girly’, I knew it would be a fun project where we could infuse colour and texture.
We started with a great wallpaper from JF Fabrics in Oakville and used it as the inspiration to pull the room together. The wallpaper creates a wow factor for the room, and since it has several colours and lots of texture, it was a perfect starting point. » pg 12 Ro
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When putting a room together, using a single source of inspiration will really help to ensure that the room flows and that each element has a purpose for the room. It could be a fabric, rug, piece of art, or in this case, wallpaper.
On the walls, we used a twist to a classic style. Adding a chair rail, we painted the bottom portion white and wallpapered the upper portion for a dramatic effect. We kept the ceiling classic white and installed a whimsical and pretty shell chandelier.
I always design a bedroom around the bed, using it as the main focal point. We placed the bed across from the door to the room, on the far wall, with a bench at its foot, adding a pop of royal blue in an ikat-influenced pattern.
For the desk area, we added some easy glam to the teen’s old desk by topping it with a custom-cut mirror and adding
glamorous crystal knobs. The client had an antique armchair that was not being used, so we had it painted and reupholstered, which made it into a character piece. On the wall above the desk, we hung a shelf and corkboard, which provided a home for collectables.
The window’s existing bench seat was
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finished with a stylish croc vinyl in metallic grey and then complemented with an eclectic mix of pillows of different colours and patterns that all co-ordinated with the wallpaper scheme.
For the window treatment, we had a custom valance made from an adorable Kravet fabric with a gentle curve and
pretty box pleats. And for room darkening, a blackout waterfall roman shade was installed. I often suggest this look to my clients, as machine-made blinds are more durable and easy to operate compared to custom-made fabric roman shades, and they also are more cost-effective overall.
We are delighted with how the room came together for our young client. It is a fun and vibrant room, while still being classic and elegant, and it will grow with her throughout her teen years. b
n Accredited designer Kate Davidson is the principal of Kate Davidson Design Inc., a multi-disciplinary interior design firm
that provides complete design, renovating and decorating services throughout the GTA. For details, visit www.katedavidsondesign.com or follow her on Twitter at @KateDavidson.