Ultimate Teen Retreat with Pottery Barn Teen -

Ultimate Teen Retreat with Pottery Barn Teen this is one you won’t want to miss! Keep reading for all the details and links!

Ultimate Teen Retreat Before and Afters

Now that you see part of the after, let me show you before. Yes we did move the door. I will show you where that went another day but it changed the room so much!

The photo above was the middle, now for where we started when we bought the house.

You can see how much it changed not only the inside but the outside!

Sorry one more time side by side because its just that amazing and truly the Ultimate Teen Retreat! Look at all the amazing things from Pottery Barn Teen they are all linked at the end too!

Now that you got to see that, lets go into all the details!

There’s something special about watching your kids grow into their space. Then its even more special when you get to create something together that feels so them. We found the best pieces at Pottery Barn Teen to turn a basic bedroom into the ultimate teen retreat. Cozy, functional, and full of personality. While we loved his old room, it wasnt him anymore. He told me with all the green he didnt like Christmas anymore, so it was time for a change.

A new bed, with lots of storage this Kearny Storage bed is a must! We grabbed this queen mattress and he is in love! The locker nightstand is just the right added touch so its not matchy. The Mini Taylor lamp even has a usb!

A Room That Grows With Them

Let’s be real—teen rooms can be… a lot. They want moody but cozy, cool but functional, grown-up but not boring. We knew we wanted to create a space that could grow with him. Somewhere he could recharge, study, hang out with friends (or escape their siblings), and feel 100% at home.

Pottery Barn Teen made that easy. Their pieces strike the perfect balance between style and function. We went with timeless basics layered with bold textures and deep tones. The lighting, bedding, personal touches—make it feel unique and the paneling on the wall in the most gorgeous Limousine Leather set the tone.

Can you get over the view, he has one of the best in the house and that goes perfectly with this room.

Emerson loves his guitar, and we wanted it to have a spotlight. This Backlit Guitar holder from Pottery Barn Teen does just that!

This guitar holder not only lights up, but holds his picks too!

Letting Them Lead

The best part? He was in on process even if some hesitation. From picking colors to testing out different layouts, it was a project we tackled together. And now, the space feels like him—right down to the books in the nightstand and the playlist echoing from the speaker.

Teen years are wild enough—so giving them a space that’s calm, expressive, and personal? That’s a win in our book. This room is more than just a bedroom—it’s their retreat, and Pottery Barn Teen helped us bring that vision to life.

Design Details We’re Loving for the Ultimate Teen Retreat

The Bed: We chose a queen size modern frame with storage, layered with soft neutral bedding and chunky throws. It feels grounded and inviting—exactly what a teen wants to collapse into after a long day.
The Desk Setup: Clean lines, plenty of storage, and enough space for school, sketching, or late-night scrolling. Bonus: a comfy chair that actually encourages sitting upright (sometimes).
Storage That Doesn’t Scream ‘Storage’: Hidden drawers, built in bench, and stylish shelves. They help keep clutter at bay—without making the room feel sterile. We might still find a hoodie on the floor occasionally, but hey… progress.
The Moody Vibes: Deep wall color, ambient lighting, but the perfect amount of white. Soon we will be adding well-placed LED strips give the room that chill energy teens love. Without turning it into a full-on cave.

Whether your teen wants to go full minimalist, artsy and layered, or somewhere in between. These items from Pottery Barn Teen has the right mix of quality and style to make it happen. We’re so happy with how it turned out—and even happier that he loves it!