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Modern, Rustic Teen Room + DIY Pallet Wall Tutorial

Hey There! Hope you’re having a great week.

Today, I’m sharing the details of another teen bedroom that I just finished up. The other day I shared the first of the 3 teen rooms (all siblings) and you all were in love. Many of you chimed in and said “this is for a teen? I want this room!” With splashes of pink + shades of gray, it was a winner young OR old. And that geometric rug – you all were gaga over it. See more of that space > here.

On to this new teen room reveal…

As I mentioned the other day, I had a neighbor reach out about remodeling their 3 teens bedrooms. I thought a new splash of paint + a few new throw pillows and it’d be done. Nope! This was an entire makeover from top to bottom for each room. These awesome parents wanted to put the time + money into creating a space that truly reflected each of their blooming personalities. Using some old, adding in quite a bit of new, and DIYing a few fun projects, these room got a total revamp.

WELCOME TO BEDROOM 2

Let’s dissect the details of this teen space with a new rustic pallet focal wall layered with vibrant geometric patterns + bold colors

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

The process of revamping each room was fairly similar to how I typically work with clients, yet it was multipled by 3. Three unique personalities. Three styles. Three visions. Not having worked 1-on-1 with a teen before, I wasn’t sure how it was going to pan out, but they came prepared with a plan.

And I was able to execute this for his new pad…

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

and the floor plan…

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

This specific teen – a boy – was less decisive about the design direction, so other than a few specifics, I had free rein. I wanted to achieve a modern, but worn aesthetic and as a starting point, I was feeling wood had to be introduced!

A pallet wall?

Would they go for it?

I would do a pallet wall in my house, but how could I “sell” the idea to a client??

Sold. They loved the idea – the teen AND the parents!

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

How fabulous does it look as a feature wall?!

After creating the floor plan + vision board (seen above) for each of the teen rooms, I sent them off with a shopping list + tutorials. On their own, they took on the task of gathering pallets, dismantling each pallet, then sanding + cleaning each board. It was a lot of work, but in the end, the project cost nothing AND they made it a family project.

Here is a recap of the process to making the pallet wall…

DO -IT-YOURSELF PALLET WALL

DIY Tutorial for how-to build a pallet wall to create a rustic + warm feel to a space. Lots of labor BUT FREE! Tutorial @ www.JennaBurger.com

TUTORIAL

1 Find pallets

> For this 10′ wide x 8′ wall, about 100 planks were used. That breaks down to approximately 15 pallets (depending on the size + usability of planks per each pallet)

> I scour the back of my local Lowe’s for used pallets that they’ve given permission to take. Pallet projects are so popular, that some places are selling them, but I would try to find free before paying…

Dismantel the pallets

> Check out this tutorial for tips on dismantling a pallet

> When you have a pile of boards, clean them off with a damp cloth + sand the surface – an orbital sander is easiest and be sure to wear a face mask!

2Lay it out

> Avoid possible mistakes by laying out the wall on the floor BEFORE installing. Because the planks are of varying sizes and widths, this will help determine what works best + looks best when installed on the wall.

3Cut the boards

> Using a powered miter saw, cut the planks to size to fit the wall space.

4Install the boards

> Starting at the ceiling plane, position the planks on the wall and using a nailgun, nail the boards to the wall. This process should be fairly fast since the boards have already been laid out + positioned how you want them to look. Of course, adjustments may need to be made along the way.

> After each row, take a step back to the opposite side of the space to be sure the planks are fairly level. A long level might also be useful to check if the boards are straight, but your eyes should be enough.

5Finish it

> Row by row, make your way down the wall until you’ve reached the floor.

6  Step back

> Step back and enjoy your hard work. This DIY project isn’t difficult, nor expensive, but it’s time consuming.

> A helper isn’t required, but will surely make it easier!

> Layer the beautiful new wall with other rustic accents or contrasting decor as I did with colorful geometric patterns.

THE RESULT

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

This is absolutely a fun + inviting space for this teen – and his friends – to enjoy for years to come…

Pink + Charcoal Bedroom Makeover

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

A few months back, neighbors reached out and challenged asking me to work with their 3 teens to revamp their bedrooms. I initially thought it was going to be a few pillow swaps & maybe a paint color change to call it done. Nope, I was delightfully wrong.

Their intention was for a full makeover from top to bottom with anything they wanted – but within a reasonable budget. They had never worked with a Designer before but wanted my input for each of the kids – 2 girls + a boy – so their rooms reflected them. They have a few more years till they hit college and they wanted to create a place that each of the kids truly love and shows their personality – how awesome are these parents?! Creating a Meaningful home – yes, I love it and was up for the challenge.

WELCOME TO BEDROOM 1

… a teen space reflecting “I Believe in Pink” – throwback to Audrey Hepburn – with splashes of pink mixed with shades of gray.

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

The process for this makeover was fairly similar to how it works with most clients.

Each teen made a list of wants / needs + what they wanted to keep / what they wanted to ditch. Then I set a date / time with each of the them for a private meeting to discuss their vision for the space. And let me tell you, these teens were PREPARED. Their parents talked through ideas before they met with me to hone in on necessities, but the girls had 2 pages of notes & new exactly what they wanted (the boy not so much, but I was able to ‘capture’ him despite his lack of vision / direction). I was off designing in no time…

To start, I put together a Creative Vision Board for this teen. My intent with a mood board is to share inspiration + actual items that I foresee in the space that tells the story of what the room will look + feel like when complete.

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

And the floor plan…

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with charcoal + citrine revamped this bedroom into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look this room got! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

Thankfully she was impressed. I knocked it out of the ballpark. Score!

At our initial meeting, she expressed her love for pink. Multiple shades of pink. And dark gray. I loved where this girl was going. She didn’t want, nor did I want to design, a frilly, girly-girl room. No, this room would be soothing, but with pops of color. The range of pinks would be offset with dark hues of gray + a little black thrown in for contrast!

Check out more of the finished room…

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

When you enter into the bedroom, a large picture window is in front, while the bed + futon are on each side. The bedroom is somewhat tricky with the slanted ceilings of the roof above. The double-sized bed worked best on the one shorter wall of the room, and opposite of it a sleeper futon was added.

To add contrast to the light pink walls, I chose to paint the two lower walls black. The play of light & dark in this space is exquisite. As usual when I mention black, I get the crazy eyes, but they were all for it and trusted me – phew! Thankfully the result was killer, Look how all the lighter hues are offset by the bold black…

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

Check out this color palette for the new bedroom:

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with charcoal + citrine revamped this bedroom into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look this room got! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

BM Raspberry Pudding / BM Wispy PinkBM Day’s End / BM Cotton Balls / BM Martini Olive

One major need + want for this room was storage! With all their stuff, every teen needs storage.

With her love for pink, I new this Ikea bookcase – which can be positioned horizontal or vertical – would be ideal. The lines of it are modern and could ‘live’ for a long time and in different settings.

It fits snuggly under the window, which are surrounded by window panels in colors of pink, red, yellow, and green. The pattern truly captures all the colors of the room and pulls it together.

 

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

Right of the window was an opportunity to use the wall for more storage so I found this geometric-looking wall shelf, ideal for trinkets + trophies.

shelf

The smaller pattern of the window panels works so well with the larger, bold pattern of the area rug. This modern, vibrant rug which has all the requested colors – pink + gray – is perfect and ties the whole space together.

I always get objections about putting a rug over carpet, but as you see here, the space wouldn’t be the same without…

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

With all spaces there has to be a balance of color + pattern. All pink or All florals or All geometric, doesn’t work. There has to be a balance and that is achieved by choosing complimentary colors to bring contrast + joining varying patterns that bring texture and depth.

With the bold rug, the bedding had to be minimal + understated. Thankfully this teen was in agreeance and we chose this beautiful white, pinch pleat duvet. Then to the right, we added a white modern desk (offset by the black wall) with clean lines and paired it with a comfortable chair that duals as a vanity chair OR another spot to relax.

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

Can I just say that I am obsessed with this chair (color: Candid Moment Ebony)?! I need it someplace in my house pronto!  I adore the pattern with pops of color…

Burke Chair; Candid Moment Ebony

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

ROOM WRAP UP

And that’s a wrap. This teen room was a blast to work on. I was actually a bit nervous to work with a teen, but they were fabulous and one of my best clients yet! They also did a lot of the leg work + execution on their own…

After creating the vision board, I put a resource list together for each teen and then sent them on their way to buy + execute. They were incredible to sticking to the list and made purchases right for the room, which is so important.

Most of the furniture + decor came from ikea, Target, and Hobby Lobby. They also repurposed many items that they already had + DIYed some creations as well (ie: fabric covered cork boards). With a little old + a bit of new, this space is an oasis that this teen is going to enjoy for many years to come.

The only drawback… she might never want to leave…

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with charcoal + citrine revamped this bedroom into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look this room got! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

The other 2 teen rooms coming soon…