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Whys everything so boring

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Shithole101 · 14/02/2024 10:22

I been trying to find some ideas for teen dd room. But everything seems so boring all I can see is creams or colours that blend into each other. Oh or gaming rooms . Dd has mentioned about 2 different shades of blue . But she's also open. Everything is just creams/whites and depressing

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BibbleandSqwauk · 14/02/2024 11:11

Oh come on. No it isn't. Even basic places like B&Q have bright coloured paint. Go to B&M / Range etc. Somewhere a bit "lower end". The tasteful neutrals are very classy but not what you want. My dds bedroom is cadburys purple 🙄

Shithole101 · 14/02/2024 11:16

BibbleandSqwauk · 14/02/2024 11:11

Oh come on. No it isn't. Even basic places like B&Q have bright coloured paint. Go to B&M / Range etc. Somewhere a bit "lower end". The tasteful neutrals are very classy but not what you want. My dds bedroom is cadburys purple 🙄

You have misunderstood me. I don't mean colour in store . I know there's colour in shops etc. I meant when I look for ideas like on Google images etc everything I see is creams and whites

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PoppingTomorrow · 14/02/2024 11:18

Google "teen girl bedroom decor ideas"

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Midnlghtrain · 14/02/2024 11:19

Pinterest is great for this rather than Google! If you know the style you want (cottage core, mid century modern, gothic fairytale etc) and the colour you will find lots of inspiration there.

AntiStuff · 14/02/2024 11:19

Do you actually understand how to use Google? I literally typed in 'colourful teen room' and got lots of results.

Or do you need people to spoon feed you absolutely every tiny thing?

BertieBotts · 14/02/2024 11:22

Try the search term "Maximalist" or "Moody" or "Jewel tones"

Very in right now like some kind of backlash from the endless grey and monochrome and sad beige.

GreyCarpet · 14/02/2024 11:22

AntiStuff · 14/02/2024 11:19

Do you actually understand how to use Google? I literally typed in 'colourful teen room' and got lots of results.

Or do you need people to spoon feed you absolutely every tiny thing?

Tbf, I just did the same and there was still an awful lot of white!

But some good ideas too, OP.

EspressoMacchiato · 14/02/2024 11:23

The great beige-ification.

Just look at cars. All white, black, grey or silver. Colour is dead.

BertieBotts · 14/02/2024 11:23

Even on that link 80% of the rooms had white walls or a very pale overall scandi type look!

White with accent colours is very current as well. I much prefer the maximalist/moody stuff.

BertieBotts · 14/02/2024 11:24

I think google images is a bit shit for this kind of thing too. Try pinterest, or instagram. Get her to make you a pinterest board for inspiration.

BertieBotts · 14/02/2024 11:24

Or, if she knows two colours she likes, try typing those colour names in and see what comes up.

Shithole101 · 14/02/2024 11:39

AntiStuff · 14/02/2024 11:19

Do you actually understand how to use Google? I literally typed in 'colourful teen room' and got lots of results.

Or do you need people to spoon feed you absolutely every tiny thing?

Nice ...

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thiswaytosaturn · 14/02/2024 11:43

What about wall prints / stickers etc?

You can do giant images of beaches and various sceneries via Amazon

GingerFoxInAT0phat · 14/02/2024 11:46

Try hashtagging teenbedroom into Instagram or tiktok. There’ll be all types of decor on there. Urban outfitters do nice teen girl decor.

Thehamsterthatcametotea · 14/02/2024 11:47

Don’t search for teen just search blue bedroom etc. lots of lovely ideas.

Does she know what kind of style she likes? What is she in to?

Needmorelego · 14/02/2024 11:48

What does she want?
We have neutral walls (rented flat - so it's white walls only 😂) but then depending on what my daughter is into we have a variety of quilt covers and cushions that get swapped around. I pretty much leave it to her.
She can't keep it tidy anyway........🙄

CatchHimDerry · 14/02/2024 11:53

Lots on Insta if you are on there, plenty of brights too. I just typed in Teen Bedroom in search

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MistyGreenAndBlue · 14/02/2024 12:16

What's her aesthetic? Goth? Retro - '80s/'90s/punk? Victorian Gothic (Wednesday Addams)? Barbie?
Pretty/floral? etc.
She's an individual not a generic "teen"
What stuff does she like? How does she dress?
Dont look up "teen bedroom" look for something in her style.

Shithole101 · 14/02/2024 12:18

MistyGreenAndBlue · 14/02/2024 12:16

What's her aesthetic? Goth? Retro - '80s/'90s/punk? Victorian Gothic (Wednesday Addams)? Barbie?
Pretty/floral? etc.
She's an individual not a generic "teen"
What stuff does she like? How does she dress?
Dont look up "teen bedroom" look for something in her style.

That's what's hard .she's not into anything really . She says she wants her room done. Shows me 2 shades of blue . Then kind of grunts at me.

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BertieBotts · 14/02/2024 12:30

Show us the 2 shades of blue!

Needmorelego · 14/02/2024 12:32

@Shithole101 tell her "well let me know when you decide". If she's that bothered - she will decide.

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groveparker0 · 14/02/2024 12:56

Lust Home has amazing wallpaper.

UseOfWeapons · 14/02/2024 13:09

Needmorelego · 14/02/2024 12:32

@Shithole101 tell her "well let me know when you decide". If she's that bothered - she will decide.

Absolutely this! You can’t proceed until you know what she actually will like or accept, or you’ll do it and she’ll hate it, but blame you!