The new generation, tweens to teens

As a decorative painter for 20 years, I've worked with clients on interiors that are, for the most part, traditional, classic, and timeless. More of my clients are creating beautiful homes that are classic in architecture with all the latest advances in technology. Wine cellars, home theatres, gyms and spas, all call for new directions and creativity in creating decorative finishes that are classic and traditional with a modern twist.

One of the most intriguing trends of late are the huge suites of rooms for the children. Private or hidden play rooms, media centers, huge closets, study areas, and huge baths befitting the masters of the house all need to be decorated with a modern, fresh approach that appeals to the next generation. The tweens and the teens-- what to do with their areas of the house without completly compromising the approach taken in the rest of the home?

A few thoughts-
Start with color- brighter versions of the parents aesthetic
Turn it on it's side- take traditional stripes and make them horizontal, sleek and modern
Make it wild- add animal print motifs, zebra stripes or leopard spots as accents
Bring it back -the 60's in flower power art for play rooms and baths