• Add color to your teen's bedroom.bedroom"s light image by pppboy from Fotolia.com
  
  Teenagers are at a time in their lives when a bedroom suited for a child may not be suitable for them anymore. Teens tend to have certain needs due to the stage of life they are in. Teens also have a need for independence and to express themselves. One way to do that is to allow your teen to have a bedroom that reflects her personality. Color can provide a mood boost and add to your teen's creativity. Work with your teen to create a haven he will love.
  
  

Purple

• Purple is a versatile color for a teen's bedroom for either gender. It's easy to pair purple with white or black. Paint the walls a soft lavender or just white with one accent wall that is purple. Add pattern to the room by adding a comforter with a purple leopard pattern on it or a purple comforter with black polka dots. The possibilities are endless. If you just want to add accents to the room, keep the bedding in solid colors and add accents of purple using picture frames, vases and throw pillows
  
  

Black, White and Red

• Create a glamorous bedroom for your teen using colors such as black, white and red. The main colors should be black and white with red as the accent in the room. Keep the walls white, perhaps with a red accent wall. Some ideas for the bedding include black and white damask, zebra or floral designs. Add throw pillows and blankets in red to the bed. Fluffy throw rugs in white and red add stylish touches to the bedroom.
  
  

Turquoise and White

• The colors turquoise and white paired together can create a room that is airy and bright. Also, this color combination works well in a surf- or tropical-themed room. Keep the walls white or off-white. Use turquoise throughout the bedroom, including painted turquoise furniture and rugs.
  
  

Blue/Gray

• Try a teen bedroom with a contemporary design paired with a standard blue color. Paint the walls in a medium blue with a touch of gray. Add light wood to the room with blue ottomans and blankets. Window treatments with accents of blue-gray will be the finishing touch in this bedroom.