When you search desk for teenager on Google, what comes up is a variety of desks that look great but all cost way too much money! If your teen is in a need of new desk or a desk makeover, but you don’t want to spend a ton of money or time on the space, then you are in the right place!
I just finished an organized desk area for my teen and thought I would share it with all of you! There are great teen desk organization ideas here that will work for your home office as well. Add some of these cute ideas to your home and have the desk of your dreams! Teenage desk ideas can be functional as well as fun, and this desk area fits in great in this teen room.
Teenage Desk Ideas
Maybe we should start with an idea of what we started with before. The pictures below are from a few years ago when we first re-did the space of my middle daughter. It just was not functional anymore and really lacked adequate storage. Plus a more grown-up look was really needed in this space.
Modular Storage
My daughter will be headed off to college soon, and we really needed modular storage that could be reconfigured based on the space. I found the perfect solutions at my local big box store, and we started with the following items.
NOTE: Many of the items that I used to create my daughter’s desk area are no longer available. However, I did link to similar home decor and furniture items in case you want to add the same look to your space.
We have several of the cube organizers around our home, so I already knew that they were perfect for this area. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the desk, however. It even has a place in the back to thread through any cords so you don’t see them! We are absolutely in love with this desk!
Adding Storage & Decor
My daughter added her things into the cubes and even had a few open spaces for decor.
We used the fabric storage cubes in teal diamond. They come in so many colors that you can definitely find one that will work in your space.
I ordered a new desk chair online that worked in the space as well.
Wall Decor Ideas
Above the desk, we added a clock along with a DIY acrylic calendar. The string art was made with some scrap plywood. The canvas is from Hobby Lobby, and you actually color it yourself, which is really fun!
Speaking of coloring, my daughter loves the new adult coloring trend so two of the cubes are dedicated to her supplies. I love the fact that everything looks so organized!
The top of the desk was much larger than we expected! It is perfect for a few more organizers that hold different office supplies.
Some of the cubes on the opposite side just hold decorative items. It is nice to end up with a few cubes that hold just a few items. It makes the entire organized desk area look uncluttered and open.
We also added a new rug to this space that I ordered online.
We are going with a blue and yellow theme for the entire room. Y’all stay tuned as we will reveal everything soon!
Until then, my daughter will be enjoying her new organized desk area and I will be loving the fact that this modular storage will work in a college dorm or apartment. I also love the fact that it can be configured to fit any space and make it organized!
Be sure to check out the products I linked above if you are planning to create an organized desk area for your teen. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
Tips and Tricks for Desk for Teenager: Organized Desk Area for a Teen Room
Now that you’ve seen our Desk for Teenager: Organized Desk Area for a Teen Room, are you ready to makeover your teen’s desk area? Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your project goes as smoothly as possible!
- Think About How Your Teen Is Going To Use Their Desk – Having a cute desk is the goal, but at the end of the day, it still needs to function for your needs! So, before you start buying all the fun pieces of decor, think about how your teen is going to use their desk. Below are a few questions you might want to ask your teen. Knowing the answers to these questions will ultimately help you buy what you need and have a desk that works perfectly for your teen.
- How will you be using the desk?
- What will you be storing in the desk?
- What do you want in a desk?
- What do you not want in a desk?
- What is the biggest issue you have with your desk?
- Start With What You Have – When designing/organizing your teen’s desk, you don’t need to buy everything brand new. Instead, use what you have and make it over with some paint or vinyl decals.
- Niche Down With Your Theme – If you are really on a budget, niche down with your theme. This means picking a few things to focus on when it comes to decorating. For example, with a teen’s room, you could pick one thing from each category below to give you something simpler to focus on. – Instead of trying to decorate with everything!
- Specific Style: Modern, Rustic, Country, Shabby Chic, Cottage, Boho
- Animals: Your teen’s favorite animal
- Colors: Your teen’s favorite colors
- Hobbies: Your teen’s favorite hobbies or activities
5 More Teen Room Ideas
Did you love our Desk for Teenager: Organized Desk Area for a Teen Room and want more teen room ideas? Then check out the projects below!
- Teen Room Home Decor Ideas
- DIY Teen Girl Bedroom Ideas
- DIY Painted Chair For A Teen’s Room
- Teen Girl Room Makeover
- DIY Revolving Art Wall
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What a nice desk area for a teen (or adult, for that matter)! I did a craft room redo that utilized some of the same ideas, although I got my cubbies from Ikea. I hope your girl loves her area as much as I love my room!
Such a fun space! I love all the elephants too!
~Liz@HoosierHomemade