Creating the space for teenage kicks.

Byline: Justin and Colin

DE-CLUTTER Lose the clutter to create a clean canvas. Avoid cramming in too many uses but if you have to multi-task, combine functions to keep the room tidy. Opt for wardrobes that double as built-in workstations, for example. Here we provided our soon-to-be teenage occupant with a work zone, wardrobes and his first double bed. The 'Grimen' bed costs pounds 243.70 from Ikea, www.ikea.com

WALL PLAYED Here's how to choose the best place to create a feature wall - pick the largest unbroken wall opposite the door, then site your bed there. Here, a retro-inspired Spirograph pattern is the perfect attention-grabber. Get the look with Embrace wallpaper from the Indulgence collection from Harlequin, online at www.harlequin.uk.com

DOT CALM We added an extra splash of colour by applying self-adhesive dots to the spirograph pattern paper.

Not content with that, we also added some to the plain bedside drawers to brighten them up. Find sticky dots in office supply stores, stationers or arts and crafts shops across the country..

WORK OUT To make this bedroom as restful as possible, we moved the computer from under the bed and housed it in its own mini nook workstation.

This keeps both functions separate and makes for a smarter room. If you don't have space for a desk, do as we did and fit a wall shelf that doubles as a work station..

FLOORING Make the most of what you've got. To keep costs down, we repaired the existing floorboards. Careful prep will reap rewards and stop your DIY effort looking tacky, so let cash saving push you into putting in the hours! Try Quick Drying Floor Paint in Chestnut Brown from www.internationalpaints.

co. uk for a hardwearing colour choice - available in DIY stores nationwide..

ADD LAYERS Once the hard work is done start to add finishing touches and, to create design continuity, use all your featured colours. This room has brown, blue and orange as its major components so we added brown curtains, matching cushions and an orange rug and chair to finish it all off. The rug is from Ikea and try Habitat for Regency plain orange cushions...