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Consider the four C’s — classic, comfort, cool and colour — when providing older kids with long-lasting lairs. And keep in mind a transformation does not have to mean tossing everything and buying all new. Spending selectively now may just carry your child through the highschool years and beyond, said design guru Nate Berkus. Jennifer Adams Meyers, an interior and home products designer, said furniture in distressed, whitewashed and some darker woods are hot trends in baby furniture, boding well for use in a teen room through sanding and painting. FURNISHINGS A completely new set of furniture is probably not necessary, but a few items might be — a bigger bed, for instance. Another piece to consider Enjoy Enjoy investing in is a chest of drawers. ‘‘Go for classic lines, not something too youthful,’’ Berkus said. ‘‘Going with a vintage chest of drawers is a good idea, like English mahogany or Swedish painted. Teens have different priorities from little kids. They may not care much anymore about vast floor space to build Lego cities, for instance. Turn over some of that real estate to a couch and an overstuffed armchair for reading, and to creating a hangout/ study nook worthy of having friends over, even if it means going for a laptop desk for homework over a freestanding one. Bedside tables can be painted rather than tossed and even double as desks, Meyers said. Consider keeping a rocking chair with a new seat cushion for a reading nook. COLOUR There’s no better way to let a tween or teen take control of his or her space than putting them in charge of palette, but be prepared to accept whatever crazy colour scheme they come up with. Besides walls, linens can add a blast of colour and texture. ‘‘It makes sense to let them pick,’’ Berkus said. ‘‘They have a shelf life. They can only handle so many washes. Thematic is fine.’’ Wall art is huge to many teens. How about a collection of colourful album covers from the 60s, a surfer scene, or framed memorabilia such as photos of friends and family mixed with your child’s own artwork? How about hanging skateboards or lacrosse sticks? Let them dress windows in wild designs and colours. Curtains come funky and cheap these days, or buy inexpensive shades they can paint themselves. Chances are your little kid already had some throw pillows. Those can live on with new cases that accent the scheme. Teens read and study in strange positions, so a reading wedge or a body pillow that can be scrunched for comfort while working on a laptop would be a good addition. STORAGE Big kids may be more attached than your outdoor area all year long Create additional indoor space by enclosing an outdoor space with clear curtains. They provide excellent shelter from the wind and rain. New Zealand made for New Zealand conditions. 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