Teens will express themselves however they see fit - there can be no prescribed decor for this age group.
So when it comes to colour, teenage bedrooms should never have a set colour recipe, advise the experts at Jack's Paints.
It therefore becomes essential to your overall decor scheme to ensure that your teenager considers all variables affecting colour appearance in any given space.
These factors include the amount of natural and artificial light in a room - a room that gets little sun, painted a dark colour, will appear dark and perhaps uninviting.
Practicalities also include the size of the bedroom, the colour of the flooring, built-in fittings and accessories that will remain in the room.
If your teen does want to go Goth in your Tuscan-style home, a discussion about the architectural features of the home in relation to the decor will hopefully get you out of it.
Ceiling height, shape and size of the room also affect the way a colour will appear in it.
Also important is the room user's personal relationship with colour. Help your child take this into consideration and figure out what he or she likes and dislikes - this is all a part of helping them develop their own identity.
Encourage your teen to opt for soft, mid-tone colours in the bedroom that aid relaxation and a restful state of mind.
Abstain from making colour choices based on colour designs seen elsewhere.
And bear in mind that if a colour works perfectly in one setting, it will not necessarily work out as well in any other, unless the architectural, decor and lighting settings are identical.
Remember too that colour can create moods.
Pastel colours help create a soft, ambient feeling in a room and are psychologically soothing. Use of harsh and intense colours can have the opposite effect.
Warm colours tend to advance, while cool colours recede, both of which have an impact on the architectural space's dimensions.