The Ultimate Teen Bedroom Decorating Quiz

Paint is an inexpensive and fast way to change a room's look.

Pick out a paint chip sample, and purchase paint that is several shades lighter than the sample. Paint usually looks darker than the sample when it is covering all the walls.

You do not need to break open the college fund to decorate your teen's room. Any type of furniture will work; a brand-new matching set or mix-matched furniture finds will be fine.

Invest all that your budget will allow on items such as furniture and window treatments. Look for bargains on the trendy items that your teen may tire of in a couple of years.

Teens need a lot of storage space, so create as much as you can.

A good choice for a guest room may be a full- or queen-size bed.

A daybed may be used as seating or as a bed.

Using orange and lime green can make the room pop with excitement.

A hard working polyurethane-lacquered desktop will stand up to your teen's wear and tear.

Light-colored modern furniture can make a room appear larger.

Blue is a versatile and well-liked color choice.

Blue is considered to be a soothing color.

Comforting colors such as forest green and taupe may create the calm tones of nature.

Yellow-green is the color of young lettuce and pairs well with almost any color.

Peeled log furniture is a good choice for a rustic style bedroom.

Traditional furniture stores are not the only place to shop. Be resourceful and try used-furniture stores, office supply stores or outdoor furniture suppliers.

Dazzling colors may be balanced by adding white or paler tints of the same dazzling color.

Let your teen display their passion with the décor. Using your teen's favorite team colors may be a great way to inspire some team spirit.

Lots of storage will at least give your teen a place to keep their clutter.

A good way to compromise is with fabrics and color. You choose the traditional furniture and let your teen add some fabrics and wacky colors to the room.