When you search for a desk for a teenager on Google, you’ll find a wide range of desks that look appealing, but many of them are quite expensive. If your teen needs a new desk or a desk makeover, and you want to avoid spending a lot of money or time on the project, you’ve come to the right place!
I just finished organizing a desk area for my teen, and I wanted to share some ideas with all of you! There are some great desk organization tips here that can work for both a teen’s room and a home office. Incorporate these cute ideas into your space to create the desk of your dreams! Teenage desk setups can be both functional and fun, and this particular area fits perfectly in my teen’s room.
Teenage Desk Ideas
Let’s take a look back at the transformation we made in my middle daughter’s room a few years ago. The pictures below are from when we first re-did the space for my middle daughter. However, this design no longer suits her needs; it has become impractical and lacks sufficient storage. As she is blossoming into adulthood, she now needs a more functional and sophisticated look for her room.
Modular Storage
My daughter will be heading off to college soon, and we need a modular storage system that could be reconfigured to fit the available space. I found the perfect solution 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 have linked to similar home decor and furniture items in case you want to achieve a similar look in your space.
We have several cube organizers around our home, so I already knew 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 a wide range of colors, so you can definitely find one that suits 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 holding different office supplies.
Some of the cubes on the opposite side are used solely for 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 well 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’ve linked above if you’re 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 help!
- 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 their 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’re really on a budget, consider narrowing your theme. This means selecting a few key elements to focus on when it comes to decorating. For example, with a teenager’s room, you could select one item from each category below to provide a simpler focus. – 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