by Roberta del Vaglio.
Idee e ispirazioni per creare il rifugio privato dei nostri ragazzi: uno spazio che accompagni la crescita e valorizzi autonomia, benessere e stile di vita quotidiano.
There is a moment, often silent, in which the child’s bedroom stops being just a place for playing and becomes something else. It happens when a child grows up, when the walls begin to hold bigger dreams, changing passions, the need for autonomy. The room is the first truly personal space, a mirror of the identity that is being formed. Rethinking it means accompanying this transition with respect, listening and planning that can last over time.
A teenager’s bedroom must be well-organized but also lively, capable of adapting to his or her real lifestyle. There are those who spend hours studying, those who come home sweaty after training, those who play an instrument, those who love having friends over, even to sleep over. First, involve the kids in the project. Once this is done, the question par excellence arises: how to organize it?
- Style: images, colors and materials help to convey your personality.
- Study area: Adequate desk, seating, and lighting support concentration and well-being.
- A “grown-up” bed: essential lines and quality comfort accompany growth.
- Versatile solutions: modular furnishings respond to changing needs over time.
- A relax corner: an area dedicated to leisure restores balance to the room and the mind.
Not all teenagers are the same, and it’s right to respect their uniqueness by offering them a space to experiment and be themselves. This is why it’s worth starting to invest in furniture designed for growth: ergonomic, functional, but also beautiful to look at, with a more mature language.
CREATE A MOODBOARD
The first step must be taken together. The first step is to complete a shared moodboard – made up of images, colors, materials, visual references – helps identify a basic style and gives the child the feeling of being an active part of the project. The idea is clear: the main pieces of furniture are durable, while customization comes through posters, prints, objects, textiles—elements that are easy to change over time. It’s a listening exercise that strengthens the bond and also teaches you how to make choices.
Storyboard magnetic whiteboards in navy and ocean colors €99, Midi ocean cabinet €389 both by Mustard – eu.mustardmade.com
THE FUNCTIONAL HEART: STUDY AND LIGHT
The design always starts from the functional center of the room: the study area. A good desk, an ergonomic chair appropriate for age and growth, and proper lighting are essential for daily well-being. This isn’t just about homework, but about creating a place to focus, read, design, and use the computer. Investing in these elements means taking care of your posture, eyesight, and mental comfort.
Variable Monochrome chair by Varier in the colors Grotto (light green) and Plum (plum) €379 – varierfurniture.com
UN LETTO CHE NON SIA PIÙ “DA BAMBINO”
The bed symbolically marks the transition to the “grown-up” bedroom. Choosing one with clean lines, accompanied by a quality mattress, is a forward-looking choice. No childish references, but no impersonal solutions either: the bed must be welcoming, solid, capable of lasting over the years and adapting to changes.
Alterna wardrobe with TV module €3,211 and desk €435, both by Zalf – zalf.com
The TV module of the Alterna wardrobe by Zalf also hides storage space.
CONTENERE, MA IN MODO FLESSIBILE
Clothes, books, shoes, sports equipment, musical instruments: needs grow and change. Modular wardrobes, shoe racks, and shelving allow you to flexibly expand or reorganize your space. Here the priority is to be able to tidy up easily and quickly to facilitate independent and efficient management of one’s spaces.
Util X Jack Shoe Rack by Util, €350 – thisisutil.com
A SPACE TO SLOW DOWN
Finally, a relax corner. An ottoman, a dressing table, a gaming station: it doesn’t take much to create an area dedicated to rest, leisure, and chatting with friends. It’s the place to unplug, read, listen, and simply be. An important signal: the bedroom is not only a duty, but also a pleasure and time for oneself. Ricordandosi che una stanza che cresce non cambia tutto insieme: cambia quando chi la abita è pronto a farlo.
Embody gaming chair by Hermann Miller, €2,001 – itgaming.hermanmiller.com
Isabelle dressing tables, €140.90 and Edda, €143.90 by Dressing Table – tavolinodatrucco.it
