# Hospital Room-Redecorating Programs The 'Design My Room' Initiative Helps Seriously Sick Teenagers By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-12-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-my-room References: [magazine.good.is](http://magazine.good.is/slideshows/teenager-friendly-hospital-rooms) & [wishuponateen.org](http://www.wishuponateen.org/programs/design-my-room/) The Design My Room program from Wish Upon a Teen makes teens in extended hospitalization a bit more comfortable. The teenager-targeting program is for those who spend a lot of time in hospitals due to a [life-threatening sickness or injury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-wish-a-week). Through partnerships with [hospitals across the United States](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herzog-de-meuron) (36 in total), non-profit Wish Upon a Teen helps young patients redecorate their rooms so they can feel more at home. Based on the website's gallery, this largely consists of themes, such as One Direction, Hello Kitty or Star Wars. However, Design My Room also involves bringing in [new blankets, pillows, rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabricare) and artwork that are less thematic but will help the patient keep his or her mind off the immediate surroundings and facilitate recovery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hospital Room Redecorating:** Creating more personalized and comfortable hospital rooms to aid in the recovery process for patients. - **Teen-centered Programs:** Developing programs and initiatives geared towards teenagers who are hospitalized for extended periods of time. - **Non-profit Partnerships:** Fostering partnerships between non-profit organizations and hospitals to elevate patient experiences and promote healing. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Implementing personalized and customizable room design features in hospital settings to enhance patient well-being and recovery. - **Interior Design:** Exploring new avenues in interior design that prioritize functional and therapeutic elements in unique spaces like hospital rooms. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Collaborating with hospitals to create tailored programs that prioritize patient comfort and speed along the healing process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Forward Teen Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooms-to-go-kids-cloud9.md) - [Mobile Dorm-Designing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pottery-barn-teen-2.md) - [Teen-Focused Mental Health Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-room-at-princeton.md) - [Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-shangri-la.md) - [Escapist Virtual Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ronald-mcdonald-house-on-roblox.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Doll-Inspired Bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedroom-for-ken.md) - [AI-Powered Interior Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-room-designer.md) - [Housing Crisis Presentation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-roomsets.md)