It seems like only yesterday you brought home a tiny baby, and now you have a tween on your hands – as a parent, the most challenging years of parenthood lie ahead. Children enter the tween age between 9-12 years old, and it’s this time between childhood and adolescence that can prove tricky to navigate for both the parents and the child!
They’re still only young, yet are determined to prove how grown up they are. They won’t part with their soft toys or figurines but don’t really play with them either. They’re getting more responsibilities at school and are spending more time with friends and alone in their rooms.
Creating a safe, comfortable and – dare we say it – cool place for your tween to hang out at home, is a good foundation for the teenage years ahead. Let’s explore 4 room ideas that are fit for a Tween.
Let Them Enjoy Happy Memories
Those posters of their favourite cartoon characters and princesses are probably classed as embarrassing these days, so why not update their wall art for something a little cooler instead? Photo poster printing from Hellocanvas is the perfect way to decorate the walls in your tween’s bedroom. They can choose photos of themselves and their friends, their favourite moments and achievements, favourite places, holiday snaps, pet photos – whatever they like! This touch of personalisation will certainly make their room feel very cool and grown-up!
Create A Study Space
They might not agree at first, but having a space in their room that is dedicated to studying, reading and quieter activities is always a good idea. A sturdy desk with plenty of drawer space means they can do their homework in a calm and dedicated space, and when schoolwork is over, they can use the space to watch TV, play online or read a book.
Add A Beautiful Canopy
Tweens need a little more sleep than they did as children, so making their beds as comfortable as possible and inviting as much rest as you can, will ultimately keep them happy, healthy and hopefully a little less irritable! Consider hanging a beautiful blackout canopy above their bed to drape over the sides of their bed. It adds an extra layer of comfort and privacy and when you add twinkling fairy lights – they might actually be happy to go to bed early!
Create A Feature Wall
Pink or blue walls be gone! Creating a room fit for a tween could mean creating a feature wall and hanging a striking wallpaper design. Alternatively, you could add wall stickers or decals!
Final Thoughts…
Whichever way you choose to update your tween’s room, keeping them involved in the process will ensure you get it right, the first time! Don’t forget to make it as comfortable as possible. Follow these simple tips above to create a bedroom that is fit for a tween.
Last Updated on February 22, 2024 by Lucy Clarke
