75 Best DIY Room Decor Ideas for Teens

Sick of seeing the same 20 or so DIY ideas for teen room decor over and over on Pinterest? So were we, so we went hunting for some new, cool and super awesome DIY room decor ideas for teenagers, ones you can actually make and want to proudly display in your room. From wall art to fun accessories, rugs, lighting and bedding ideas, you are sure to find the perfect creative craft for your room. Girls, we have some crafty ideas for you, and some neat ones for boys as well. Try out the easy to follow step by step tutorials for simple room decor and make your bedroom extra awesome. Whether you are looking for free printable wall art, cheap lighting ideas, canvas painting tutorials, colorful signs to make for your teen’s room, or perhaps a gift for your favorite teen, try these 75 DIY ideas for creative room decor.

DIY Bedroom Decor Projects for Teens

1. DIY Sliced Cake Wall Clock

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Want some cute new decor ideas for your room? When it comes to the best DIY teen bedroom ideas, this adorable pink clock is a winner. Wake up to a slice of cake every morning when you make this fun wall decor idea.

2. Air Plant Pots

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Cute DIY room decor does not have to be complicated or expensive. When it comes to our favorite DIY teen room decor ideas, creative projects like these crafty pots are some of our favorites. Add some air plants to them and create the perfect DIY gift idea for teens, as upkeep of the plants is super simple, no green thumb or babysitting required.

3. DIY Easy Leather Strap Hanging Shelf

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Color is great, but when it comes to cool DIY shelving ideas, we do love this minimal leather and wood hanging shelf. Sophisticated yet creative, we think. If you want to add some extra storage space for books, photos and frames or art, this is one of our favorite new DIY room decor ideas for teenagers. Whether you are wanting DIY projects for decorating a teen girls room or looking for DIY boys bedroom ideas, this crafty do it yourself shelf is a winner.

4. DIY Tape Picture Frames

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When it comes to cheap decorating ideas for teen rooms, I love washi tape. Whether you want to decorate the door creatively or add simple wall decor ideas like this one, washi tape is cheap and can be picked up at the dollar store, comes in lots of colors and patterns, and it will not harm the walls. Add washi tape frames around photos and prints to make a creative statement on the walls, then switch it up when you are ready for something new. These quick frames look just as nice over the bed as over the desk, why not create a whole wall of art with this fun DIY idea for teens.

5. Colorful Geometric Headboard

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Here is a colorful and creative DIY headboard idea for girls or boys, just choose the acrylic paint colors you want and grab some foam sheets to make this inexpensive decorating idea for a teen bedroom. Fun and playful but super easy to make, I found this project to be super enjoyable to make.

6. Ottoman Storage DIY

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Need storage ideas for the bedroom? Try making this DIY ottoman for seating that doubles as storage. Choose a fun fabric or a few prints to get a creative and colorful look. Learn how to make this seating and organizing idea for your room with the simple step by step tutorial and instructions from Brit and Co.

7. Chalkboard Globe

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Have wanderlust? Make a cool and creative statement about your views on traveling the world with this DIY chalkboard globe. For that matter, make it say anything you want, as it is very easy to choose the quote or words of your choice and add them to this globe with chalkboard spray paint. Cheap and fun to make, this DIY decor idea for teens looks nice on an end table, a console table accent or pretty much anywhere in the room.

8. DIY Pom Pom Tassel Garland

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Looking for a super colorful but easy to make idea to decorate your bedroom or your teen daughter’s room? Make pom poms out of rainbow yarn and add them to the walls for decor. These look awesome hanging on any wall, but we love styling them over the bed and I’ve even seen them over a desk, adding a pop of color and creativity wherever you need it.

9. Dyed Faux Sheepskin Mini Rug

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Pink, soft and oh so cozy. This DIY rug idea is dyed sheepskin, and it actually does not have to be pink. It can be turquoise, aqua, magenta, navy, orange, purple or lavender, blue or yellow, pretty much choose your favorite color and learn how to make this crafty rug that makes a nice place to put your feet when you get out of bed every morning.

10. DIY Glam Bookends

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For an inexpensive way to decorate a bedroom on a budget, we love projects that cost almost no money to make but look as great as these DIY bookends made with spray painted rocks. Learn how to make a set or two for cool room decor that is super cheap and easy to make. This project would make a nice DIY Christmas gift idea for a teen girl or boy, just vary your choice of spray paint colors depending on who you are making this present for.