10 Awesome Gifts That Will Upgrade Your Teen or Tween’s Room

Transform their space for the new year.

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November 17, 2020

By: Samantha Lande

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New Year, New Room

Since we are all spending more time indoors with our families, it’s no surprise that older kids want to deck out their rooms (which may also double as their classroom). From stylish rugs to comfy places to sit, here are 10 gifts that will perfectly transform any bedroom.

Cool Artwork

Artist Andy Blank has made superheroes stylish with his modern take on comic words like “wow,” “bam” and “zap.” These prints are bright and look fuzzy, adding a cool element to any wall. Pick one or all three.

BUY IT: Andy Blank, $69

Fun Printed Wallpaper

This isn’t your grandma’s wallpaper. This easy to hang, peel and stick paper adds a statement to any wall. The black and white print has all sorts of cool doodles from pencils to pretzels, sunglasses and smiley faces.

BUY IT: Chasing Paper, $40 for 2x4 print

String Lights

Little lights can go a long way in setting the mood and these waterfall lights from PB Teen add the perfect amount of sparkle to any bedroom. Hang them on the wall or even above the doorway for a fun statement entrance.

BUY IT: Pottery Barn, $79

Cozy Seating

Whether for school or fun, it’s nice to have a comfortable place to kick back and read a book or use your iPad. This floor pouf is light, transportable and comes in a ton of fun colors, including tie-dye, blue and lavender.

BUY IT: Wayfair, $46

Accent Pillows

Spruce up a bed or sitting area with different accent pillows. We love this one because it has the fun of flip sequins but isn’t too cheesy. Mix and match pillows to add a flair to your room.

BUY IT: Nordstrom, $28

A Fun Rug

Whether you go shag or pick a uniquely shaped rug, adding a pop of color and texture to your floor can change the game. There are many different rugs to choose from based on your color scheme and style.

BUY IT: Rugs, $189

An Interesting Decal

Tweens and teens have a habit of changing their mind and outgrowing their likes and dislikes quickly. That’s what makes decals so awesome. They are relatively inexpensive, easy to remove and can go along with their interest of the moment. This personalized sports one is pretty cool for any athlete.

BUY IT: Etsy, $37

Something to Play Music

Music can be something that sets the feel of a room and this suitcase record player allows kids to express themselves artistically with fun stickers. Maybe, just maybe, they’ll want to steal a few of your records to play, via Bluetooth of course.

BUY IT: Target, $80

Something with Your Name or Initials

Any tween or teen will want you to know that their bedroom is theirs, so why not get them something that has an initial, monogram or even just the first letter of their name? We love this marquee letter complete with a remote control and lights. You can pick multiple letters or just one to add pizzazz to the room.

BUY IT: Amazon, $22

Fun Bedding

There are so many options out there for bedding that are both comfy and chic. Pick a neutral color and jazz it up with pillows, or pick something that is bright and bold.

BUY IT: Dormify, $149