What type of wallpaper is best to choose for a teenager?
Teenagers are not particularly thrifty with furniture and interior items; when choosing wallpaper for decoration, it is worth taking this fact into account. Certain types of wallpaper will be the best choice for a teenager's room, some are more practical and durable, while others are cheaper.
- Liquid wallpaper is good for its composition; the material allows air to pass through well and does not emit harmful substances. A big plus is the possibility of local repairs; places of heavy contamination or wear can be replaced. Liquid wallpaper can be successfully combined with other finishing methods and materials.
- Non-woven wallpaper is convenient because it can be repainted many times. A teenager's tastes can change frequently and this will be a good way to quickly change the environment and update the interior.
- Vinyl flooring is durable and comes in a variety of choices. Production uses different techniques, which allows you to recreate a variety of external effects, such as silk-screen printing, embossed top layer or hot stamping. All species differ in appearance and have different characteristics and are presented in a huge variety.
- Another suitable option for a teenager is paper wallpaper. It is lightweight, breathable and inexpensive. Paper wallpaper is not very durable and difficult to clean, but this is compensated by its low price. This finishing method is suitable for repairs for a couple of years. However, for a teenager this is just right.
- Photo wallpapers will be an excellent opportunity for self-expression. Drawing has no restrictions; technology allows you to apply absolutely any image to the canvas. For greater surface durability, photo wallpapers are made with a laminated coating. It allows you to easily get rid of traces of a pen or marker.
Design photos and drawings
Rear photo wallpaper
Wallpaper with 3D images is an excellent option for decorating a modern nursery.
The most successful option would be to use 3D wallpaper as an accent on one of the walls.
A realistic image can be in different styles, such as flowers, landscapes or abstraction.
The photo shows a boy's room decorated with 3D wallpaper. The interior is diluted with bright orange details.
Under the brick
For many years, brickwork has remained a popular method of interior decoration. Brick can support the fashionable urban loft style or become an accent for a more relaxed Provence style.
Graffiti
It is certainly associated with teenagers, something fashionable and young. To decorate a teenager's room, the most convenient way to decorate would be photo wallpaper with graffiti images. The pattern will be combined with plain wallpaper.
The photo shows a compact children's room with a comfortable work area. Despite the modest size of the room, bright colors are used in the decoration.
City landscapes
Teenagers most often like the landscapes of big cities or recognizable landmarks of the capitals of the world, such as the Eiffel Tower or Tower Bridge.
Sports theme
Wallpaper with sports patterns can convey the passions of young people. Teenagers aged 14-16 years often engage in some kind of sport and this becomes a real way of life. The image on the wallpaper can be in the form of small patterns or large photo panels, for example with your favorite football team.
The photo shows a minimalist teenage bedroom with a sports theme. One of the walls is decorated with backlit photo wallpaper.
Technique
Wallpaper depicting technology is more suitable for young people, although girls may also be interested in this topic. The equipment can be different, airplanes or cars.
Heroes and plots of films, TV series, games
Teenagers often choose hobbies that they devote a lot of free time to. Heroes of your favorite TV series or films can decorate the wall on photo wallpaper. In addition to heroes, these can be plots of computer games or movie episodes.
Geometry
Geometric patterns not only look stylish, but also help change the perception of the room, namely, make it taller or “pull apart” the walls of a narrow room.
The most universal pattern is a stripe; depending on its direction, the space will change.
Circles, diamonds and more complex geometric shapes will also be appropriate for decorating a teenager’s room.
The photo shows a modern bedroom for a teenager in neutral natural colors.
Wallpaper in a circle is also often used; they create a simple and unpretentious flavor in a girl’s bedroom.
The photo shows a children's design in a Scandinavian style. The interior uses a light palette and yellow accents.
Map
A map of the world, the starry sky or a fabulous pirate map is suitable for decorating the room of a throwing and inquisitive teenager. Depending on the way the card appears, the design may correspond to different stylistic trends.
Types of wallpaper for a teenager's room
Choosing wallpaper for a grown-up child’s room is not an easy task. Parents are often lost in deciding this, since wallpaper is the key element that forms any interior, including a child’s one. They also affect the child's mood. If you choose wallpaper for a teenager wisely, you can not only decorate and complement the overall decor, but also emphasize the individuality of the guy or girl.
Graphic wallpaper for a teenager's room
The difficulty of choosing lies in the fact that today's range of wallpapers is large and multifaceted. They differ in color, texture, patterns, and they are also distinguished by the material they are made of. The following types exist:
- Paper.
- Vinyl.
- Non-woven.
- Cork.
- Fiberglass.
- Textile.
- Vegetable.
- Velor.
- Liquid.
Each individual type of wallpaper has its own pros and cons.
Plain wallpaper for a teenager's room
Wallpaper with flowers for a teenager's room
Any type is more or less susceptible to:
- Humidity.
- Dry air.
- Temperature changes.
- Exposure to direct sunlight.
All this needs to be taken into account before purchasing wallpaper.
Each type of coating has its own gluing procedure: this can be applying glue to the wall or a paper base. In order to choose the right wallpaper for your room, you need to familiarize yourself with all the options and their features.
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Wallpaper “night city” for a teenage boy’s room
Paper wallpaper
This is the simplest type of finishing material. The structure consists of thick paper. There are two types of paper (cellulose) trellises: duplex and simplex. The latter consist of one layer of paper, while the latter have two or more layers.
Thick paper wallpapers are often produced in white; they are usually used for painting. This look comes in many color options and texture designs.
Beige wallpaper for a teenager's room
Non-woven types of wallpaper
Non-woven fabric is a non-woven material and consists of cellulose fiber diluted with polymers. This is the same paper, only stronger and more durable. Wallpaper has good characteristics: wear-resistant, not so afraid of moisture and fire. In this regard, non-woven coverings are valued more than paper ones.
Photo wallpaper on the wall in a teenager's room
Wallpaper in the form of a map for a teenager's room
Vinyl wallpaper for indoors
Vinyl wall framing options can be of two types: paper or non-woven backing. The top layer consists of polyvinyl chloride. This material can be of different thicknesses (the more it is, the denser the paper). Vinyl wallpaper is used in rooms with high humidity or frequent temperature changes.
Pink wallpaper for a teenager's room
Gold wallpaper for a teenager's room
Fiberglass coverings
Fiberglass wallpaper or fiberglass is a decorative wall or ceiling covering that resembles the structure of fiberglass fabric with clearly defined relief lines and patterns (diamond, herringbone, matting, etc.).
Rolled cloth is produced using a woven method: it is drawn from glass fiber of different thicknesses and densities. Often, after pasting the walls, such a canvas is usually painted with water-based latex paint.
Wallpaper with a picture for a teenager's room
Wallpaper for a teenage girl's room
Cork wall framing options
Cork is also considered the most environmentally friendly and safe wallpaper for walls (except paper). The covering is made from the bark of the cork tree, which has become iconic in the Mediterranean countries. The bark is removed from it in several layers every 10 years (after this, the cork oak does not die and develops further). The resulting mixture is pressed at high temperatures (up to 400 degrees).
At this temperature, the bark secretes a sticky substance. It connects small details with each other, turning into a canvas. The compressed crumbs are glued onto a non-woven or paper base and then go on sale.
Wallpaper with photo printing for a teenager's room
Brick wallpaper for a teenager's room
Bamboo wallpaper
Bamboo wallpaper is a natural, environmentally friendly material: sheets of split bamboo are used in production. They are glued to a fabric base in rolls with a width of up to 2 m and a length of up to 10 m.
The material is used not only for gluing walls, but also for finishing furniture, ceilings and floors.
It is often used in ethnic interiors of offices, restaurants, and country houses. Such wallpapers do not fade in the sun and have increased wear resistance. They are glued to brick, concrete, timber (in the latter case, bamboo is simply attached to iron nails).
City wallpaper for a teenager's room
Photo wallpaper for decoration
This is a paper roll with various paintings and photographs in large sizes. The image is applied using large-format printing on special printers. Ink can be not only classic, but also light-resistant, polymer, latex.
They are not glued in rolls, but like a mosaic. Each individual type of photo wallpaper has its own advantage. These include different coefficients:
- brightness;
- environmental friendliness;
- wear resistance;
- moisture resistance.
All this must be taken into account before purchasing.
Photo wallpapers perform an exclusively decorative function: they can create coziness, place accents in a room, and decorate the overall interior. This is a great option for a teenager's interior design. Today it is popular to glue large flowers all over the wall in a girls’ room. According to designers, in 2020 the demand for such options for framing rooms will only increase. For interior design solutions for a boy’s bedroom, choose photos with nature, cars, sports hobbies, etc.
Photo wallpaper for a teenage girl's room
Striped wallpaper for a teenager's room
Color spectrum
Gray
The stylish gray tone harmonizes well with other colors; combinations can be calm and laconic or bold and bright. The shade successfully emphasizes bright details, “highlighting” them and making them more noticeable.
The photo shows a stylish teenage bedroom in a sporty style. The color palette and logos of your favorite team are used in the interior decor.
White
Always relevant and fashionable tone. The purest color of all. It can become the basis, background or decoration element of a teenager’s room. White is a symbol of innocence, purity and lightness.
Black
A striking and bold tone that is best used in details, since decorating a room entirely in black can have a negative effect on a teenager. An excellent solution would be to finish with chalk wallpaper; they are a black fabric with an adhesive base.
Purple
Wallpaper in a beautiful and mysterious purple tone will be a real decoration for a teenager's room. The color is captivating and rich, but you should be careful with it; too much use can cause a depressive mood.
Beige
Calm and elegant color will be a good choice for classic and modern nursery design. It can be complemented by delicate colors, such as pink or blue, or bright details of a rich shade.
Yellow
A positive shade is associated with summer and sun, which cannot but affect the child’s mood. Calm shades improve well-being and have a positive effect on the mind.
Orange
The red color can also improve your mood and lift you out of depression. However, too much use may have the opposite effect. Orange has many shades from delicate light to bright dark orange.
Reds
The red tone is emotional and exciting; it is not the best choice for a teenager or children's room. It can be used as interior accents in decoration or decoration.
Drawing on wallpaper in a girl's room
The images on the wallpaper should not be intrusive and catchy, but calm and soft. Large patterns will put pressure on the child emotionally and distract. It is necessary to decorate not the entire room, but part of it, with cheerful and bright wallpaper.
Among the most popular ornaments are:
- Flowers and plants, sun, rainbow and clouds.
- Strip.
- Abstraction in light shades.
- Cartoon characters.
- Animals, birds on a light background. These could be kittens, dogs, fairies or butterflies.
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- Ornaments for children.
Wallpaper with clouds makes the room airy and tender.
Wallpaper decorated with hearts is suitable not only for little fashionistas, but also for teenagers. Bright hearts add sophistication to the room and make it rich.
For active girls and romantic types who like fairy tales, wallpapers with unicorns are suitable; they can also depict castles, flowers and other fairy-tale characters.
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The princess's room can be decorated with wallpaper depicting forest fairies and sorceresses. This stylistic solution is perfect for girls who like to wear beautiful dresses, curl their hair and be fashionable.
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A room with a flamingo pattern on the wallpaper will look original. They create a good mood. Suitable for girls who like animals and birds.
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Wallpaper with butterflies gives the room lightness and airiness. Such a room can be decorated with pink furniture, hang light curtains or curtains.
Wallpapers with images of princesses will appeal to dreamy girls who love to watch cartoons and films, imitating different characters.
Wallpaper with cars will be preferred by hooligans who prefer to run and jump.
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Design ideas in various styles
Modern
For a teenager, modern style will be a good solution. The combination of different colors and textures perfectly conveys the character and nature of adolescence. The walls can be decorated with wallpaper with large 3D patterns, companion wallpaper or bright inscriptions. By combining contrasting wallpaper or different materials, you can zone the space, separating the sleeping area.
The photo shows a cozy sleeping area, separated from the rest of the room by a podium.
Nautical
Marine themes are often used to decorate a children's room. Wallpaper can be with a beautiful fantasy pattern or have classic stripes. The palette that best conveys the marine atmosphere is filled with shades of blue and sand and white. You can use themed details as wall decor, such as a lifebuoy or an anchor.
Provence
Provence style is light and romantic. It is perfect for decorating a room for a young, gentle lady. The main role in design is played by details; pieces of furniture and decor can be aged, but retain their graceful shapes and beautiful delicate color.
Classic
The classic design will be appropriate for decorating a room for any age. In any case, teenagers will fill the space with little things and pictures that will reflect their character.
Loft
Trendy urban style with bold finishing details. However, for a teenager this is exactly what is needed. The walls can be decorated with brickwork, wallpaper with imitation concrete or rough plaster.
Wallpaper in a modern style - photo
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Combining wallpaper
Combining wallpaper with different colors and textures gives the room individuality, and will also help to divide it into several zones.
There are two main ways of combining: vertical and horizontal, depending on the gluing method. The most popular is the vertical one; in this case, the wallpaper strips are joined in the usual way, simply replacing one with the other.
You can use two or more colors, as well as combine regular and photo wallpapers. Another method involves joining two types of canvases along a horizontal line that runs along the wall.
The photo shows a teenager's room in the new classic style. Different shades of blue were used for decoration.
Stylish options
Designing a separate space for a teenager is a difficult task for parents. Disputes arise between both parties over the choice of color, style, quality of materials, decor and other details.
The wishes of the young owner of the room should be taken into account, but it is also important to follow your common sense. Despite disagreements, a compromise can always be found.
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Compared to adult rooms, the bedroom where a teenager will be should have a distinct style. As a rule, guys love simplicity and conciseness, so they prefer a modern stylistic direction.
If you intend to recreate minimalism, then you should adhere to the rigor and simplicity of the lines; functionality is also important. Under this condition, you need to buy plain wallpaper. Sometimes they are supplemented with contrasting inserts or panels.
If you want to decorate a room in a high-tech or modern style, wallpaper with thematic photo printing would be appropriate.
Expert opinion
Olga Kovalenko
Since 2010 I have been engaged in interior design and architectural design.
In such cases, modern technologies can be expressed in the texture of the paintings.
Today popular types with a creative surface, reminiscent of rough building materials, are:
- unplastered wall with an uneven base;
- sackcloth;
- stone;
- concrete.
In the case of a loft style, it is recommended to choose a wallpaper texture in the form of lime or concrete. Can be combined with brickwork inserts. If you also make original lighting and simulate communication networks, you will be able to achieve the desired result.
Many teenagers are fond of anime, the characters of which can be transferred to the interior of the room. Then the wallpaper should be selected in the appropriate design.
Features of choosing wallpaper for a teenage bedroom
Teenagers are not afraid of something new and bold; they are open to experiments and extraordinary solutions. However, it is worth considering that the chosen color will affect the child’s mood.
- It is better to choose a tone from a calm palette as the main color.
- Dark shades can make you feel depressed.
- A drawing can become the personification of a teenager’s inner world and convey the child’s hobbies and interests.
- It is best to choose wallpaper together; in this case, the wishes of all parties will be taken into account, which is important for the transition period.
Features for a teenage boy
Teenage boys usually have a simpler attitude towards the interior features of their room, although they will certainly be happy with the cool design. The walls of a boy's room can be decorated with photo wallpapers of favorite musical groups, episodes of computer games or TV series. It can also be wallpaper with geometric patterns or cool patterns.
Surface finishing materials
Laminate is considered the optimal finishing material for flooring: it is affordable, easy to install and sold in a wide range of colors. Laminate flooring can be complemented with a beautiful carpet. To create a warm and cozy atmosphere, you can immediately install carpet. For walls, plain wallpaper with small patterns for painting is suitable. It is better not to use ordinary wallpaper with ornaments. The simplest and most correct option is to simply paint the walls. If desired, monochromatic coloring can be supplemented with thematic photo wallpapers (with images of the city at night, portraits of famous actresses, singers). Satin-look stretch fabrics are ideal for finishing the ceiling. Glossy models with a simple design will be inappropriate. An economical solution would be to simply whitewash or install a single-tier plasterboard ceiling.
Features for teen girls
A girl's room can be decorated in light colors with cute designs or decorative details such as lettering or unicorns. The walls can also be decorated with themed photo wallpapers that convey the girl’s hobbies or companion wallpapers.
The photo shows a small bedroom for a young girl, made in light colors.
The nuances of decorating a room for teenagers of different sexes
In a shared room between a girl and a boy, you need to try to take into account the interests of both children and create an individual space for each; to do this, you need to divide the room into zones.
To delimit space, you can use different types of wallpaper. In this case, companion wallpapers are perfect; they will look harmonious together, while being radically different, for example, with a common texture and a completely different color.
Rules for choosing teenage wallpaper
When choosing wallpaper for a teenager, there are several nuances to consider.
- In a small room, it is better to use a light palette; white and blue colors are the best colors to visually enlarge the space.
- Striped wallpaper will also be an excellent helper; the direction of the stripes will make the room taller or wider.
- In a room for children of different sexes, you need to try to take into account the interests of both; for this you can use wallpaper of different colors, which will be united by a common texture.
- If the room is intended for two teenagers, then you can use a finish that will satisfy both parties, for example, chalk wallpaper, a neutral color or a photo panel.
The photo shows a teenager's room with a car theme. The design uses deep dark colors.
