Bring a fresh perspective to your teen’s personal space with modern, built-to-last furniture and accessories that make room for self-expression – now and for years to come.
Modern Furniture for Teenagers + Young Adults
Furnishing a teenager or young adult’s bedroom hinges on encouraging independence and individuality. A teen’s bedroom is not just the room where they sleep — it’s also their lounge, their study, their retreat. It’s a space they can make truly their own, one that can serve all their needs as a student, athlete, and social butterfly, but also one that allows them to develop and express their personal taste. Transforming a child’s bedroom into a teenager’s bedroom also offers an opportunity for parents and teens to collaborate to design a comfortable, functional space that might even serve as a blueprint for the teen’s first dorm room or apartment.
Modern and mid-century modern teen furniture from Design Within Reach is perfect for this task. Equal parts functional and stylish, modern teenage bedroom furniture can serve a teen’s needs in a visually exciting way. Many modern pieces are just as appropriate in adult spaces as they are in teens’, so high-quality teen furniture can follow a teen from room to room, apartment to apartment, adapting to their taste as they age. Plus, mid-century modern, postmodern, minimalist, and Scandinavian furniture styles are evergreen furniture trends, so no matter what DWR pieces you choose, they will always be in style.
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Modern Teenage Bedroom Furniture + Decor Ideas
1. Encourage Lounging
A teen’s bedroom can offer more than just a bed and a desk. If you have the space, consider teen lounge furniture and design a lounge area where a teenager can relax and hang out alone or with friends. Use a smaller rug to designate this unique area, then furnish it like you would a mini living room or common room. Consider casual seating options, like floor pillows, poufs, plush chairs that rest directly on the floor (the TOGO® or Pacha chairs are perfect), or lounge chairs with relaxed silhouettes. If you anticipate hosting sleepovers, consider a sleeper sofa or daybed. Add a coffee table for table games and illuminate the area with an atmospheric floor lamp or table lamp.
2. Focus on Storage
A teenager or young adult is at the point in their life when their interests, passions, and personal style, as well as the demands of their daily activities – school, sports, work – are at a maximum. That means they probably have a lot of stuff. As such, efficient storage is essential in a teen’s bedroom. Opt for multi-functional pieces where possible (storage beds, desks with storage), and elsewhere, consider custom storage solutions like closet systems and modular shelving units. Supplement with colorful storage accessories like storage crates, and keep school and craft supplies organized with organizers like the Componibili Storage Unit or Magis 360 Degree Container.
3. Balance Mood Lighting
As a multipurpose space, a teen’s bedroom may require different types of lighting at different times. A one-size-fits-all bedside lamp might not cut it. Instead, pair functional task lamps with modern ambient lamps to create atmosphere. Place a desk lamp or reading floor lamp by their study area or reading nook to provide bright light where it is needed, and elsewhere create a cozy vibe with warm, ambient light. Think: colored or frosted glass diffusers, mushroom lamps, paper lampshades. Go a step further with unique, colorful lamps that can bathe a space in moody colored light, like the Neon Tube LED.
4. Embrace the OOTD
Interior design is not the only aesthetic teenagers experiment with. Encourage them to experiment with their clothing, hair, makeup, and more by furnishing their bedroom with fit-check-friendly pieces. Mirrors are essential — consider hanging or leaning one against the wall above a desk or dresser for a makeshift vanity, or choose a large full-length mirror for comprehensive fit assessments. Consider a clothing rack to keep in-season items available while out-of-season items are stored away in a dresser or closet.
5. Keep It Fun + Colorful
During a teen bedroom refresh, it may be tempting to furnish the space with matching furniture pieces in a monochromatic or minimalist color palette, and while that’s a fine option, there’s no need to grow up too fast. There are still many fun, colorful modern teen furniture pieces that are youthful without being too young. Deploy color deftly, in rugs (the Wavy Rug is a super fun option), wall art, and decor, or go with a colorfully upholstered lounge chair or upholstered bed. Play with unique shapes and silhouettes, like those present on the Puffer Mirror, Uten Silo, and Colonna Stool.