From pretty pink canopies to creative pennant banners, let these girls bedroom ideas inspire your next project for your little princess.
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A bold rug and colorful storage bins give a playful edge to the carved furniture and mantel.
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A low molded chair and three-dimensional floral rug give this traditional room a fun and modern twist.
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Balance a feminine floral rug with bold accents, like an aquamarine shade and a striped throw, for an eclectic, youthful look.
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Sophisticated furniture and decor become more kid friendly when they’re in a cheery palette of robin’s egg blue and leafy green.
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Heart decor has a graphic look when it’s in a bright pink and red palette.
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A large green plaid canopy gives height and stately style to a twin bed.
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A carved bed gets the sweet treatment with floral bedding and a low canopy.
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Painting one wall in an accent color, like light blue, and adding a pair of framed pictures help to visually anchor an iron bed.
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Wrapping bedposts with a string of flowered lights ties in floral bedding while keeping the mood merry.
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Create a modern canopy by stretching fabric up a wall and over the bed. A pennant banner adds a playful, decorative touch.
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Scalloped wooden drawers look sweet tucked under a bed and provide ample storage in an underused space.
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Mix bedding in different patterns and shades of blue for a homey and whimsical look.
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Hanging a line low allows her to have an ever-changing collection of pictures over her bed.
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A high canopy draped over a bed that’s piled with floral pillows will make her feel like a princess.
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White floating shelves hold collections of colorful toys and books without standing out.
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Red accents, like the pennant banner and toys, provide a pleasant contrast to cool blue walls and painted furniture.
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Red and pink bedding and storage feel cozy when paired with cream-painted furniture.
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A combination of banners and mobiles makes her room cheery and festive.
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Pair sophisticated French-style furniture with playful bedding and toys to make sure things don’t get too serious.
Similar bed: Lilac bed, $699 at PBTeen. Renate Blom bedding, $29.99 at Ikea.
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A canopy over the bed and dress-up clothes hanging nearby are always ready for a little impromptu theater.
Starlight sleigh bed, $1,129 at Rosenberry Rooms. Similar canopy: Three Cheers for Girls! bed canopy, $25 at BeddingSets.com. Kritter children’s table, $24.99 at Ikea. Leksvik children’s chair in White, $19.99 at Ikea.
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A blue and orange palette is less girlie, more grown up.
Marta bed in Blue, $249 at Total Bedroom. Similar bedding: Marimekko Madison Persimmon twin duvet, $79.95 at Crate & Barrel. RiverRidge kids’ storage bench in White, $99 at Target.
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Clean lines and simple symmetry work well in a teen’s room, and textural bedding takes off some of the edge.
Ribbon-border Roman shade, from $71 at Pottery Barn. Ljusas Uvas table lamp, $40 at Ikea. Similar sock monkey, $30 at Sock Monkey.
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No commitment necessary: Polka-dot wall decals make a big impact in a white bedroom.
Dottilicious wall decals, $54 at Wallies. Star mirror, $200 at Target.
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Daybeds are versatile for a small attic space—and during the day, she’ll have plenty of seating for her and all of her friends.
Samuel Lawrence Seabrook twin daybed in White, $649 at Kids Beds Company. Cabana stripe rug in Pink and White, $100 at Tots to Teens. Manuella bunny, $40 at i Design Shop.
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Her imagination will soar in this whimsical bedroom with unexpected elements like a vintage scooter hung as art.
Similar bedding: Simply Shabby Chic coverlet set in Angora Pink, from $89.99 at Target. Morgan retro scooter in Aqua, $89 at Morgan Cycle.
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An oversized armchair is the perfect place to snuggle up with a good book before bed.
Antique metal kids’ bed by Vaughan, $399 at The Kids Furniture. Similar armchair: Tyler armchair, from $599 at Pottery Barn.
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A mirrored bedside table, Lucite chair and fairy lights will make her feel like a princess.
Similar table: Mirrored side table, $90 at Target. Kartell La Marie chair in Crystal Clear, $319 at All Modern Furniture.
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Stick with Day-Glo accents (and keep larger pieces neutral) so you can easily change the look when she grows out of it.
Dollhouse bookcase, $399 at Pottery Barn Kids. Fleece throw in Hot Pink, $26 at Amazon. White simple bed, $99 to $899 at The Land of Nod.
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Go for extremes—an ornately carved bed set against rough-hewn wood walls is unexpected.
Similar bed: Chateau Baroque bed, $699 at PBTeen. Similar pouf: Twill tuffet, $99 at Pottery Barn. Artek Aalto E60 stool, $285 at Nest-Living.
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A simple wall decal and mix-and-match bedding are perfect for a teen’s room—especially when their tastes change as often as their sheets.
Ferm Living Three Owls wall sticker, $57.50 at Nest Living. Similar quilt: Olli and Lime George quilt at Design Public. Similar pillowcase: Paisley pop pillowcase, $26 for set of two at PBTeen.
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A starburst chandelier and a hot-pink throw add a shot of glamour to a neutral room.
Silver-finish ceiling lamp, $135 at Gallery 803. Similar throw: Sheepy Fleece Peony throw, $48 at Pine Cone Hill.
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Throwing a boa over a simple mirror instantly adds a bit of girlie drama to a sweet space.
Jane painted vintage iron bed, $1,100 at Layla Grayce. Odelia oval bevel frameless wall mirror, $100 at SimplyMirrors.com. Pink dress-up boa, $14 at Ever After Store.
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A simple repeat pattern on the walls and a delicate white iron bed make this room feel warm and intimate.
Similar wallpaper, $19.95 per double roll at DY Home Decor. Cabot bed, $639 at American Iron Bed Company.
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Sticking to a pattern—like crisp red-and-white gingham—creates a tightly tailored space.
Sloane dresser in Vintage White, $899 at Restoration Hardware. Red gingham lampshade, $29 at Carousel Designs. Gingham bedding, from $12 at The Company Store.
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Go wild with pattern when adhering to one vibrant hue.
Sparrow iron bed in Firebrook Red, $501 at A Brass Bed Shoppe. Componibili storage module in Red, $160 at Smart Furniture. Lion wallpaper silhouette, $100 at Romp.
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Scatter sweet florals everywhere—bed, walls and windows—for a veritable bouquet.
Little Colorado scalloped heart twin headboard, $160 at All Children’s Furniture.
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A pink and green palette lends this room country-club chic.
Pink cotton gingham, $6.98 per yard at Fabric.com. White lacquer cubes, $150 to $350 at Jonathan Adler. White lantern vase, $98 at Jonathan Adler.
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All-over florals and a beaded chandelier will make her feel truly girlie.
Twin Adelaide bed in Tungsten Gray finish, $569 at Total Bedroom. Similar wallpaper: Light Blue Pink Rose Floral Trail wallpaper, $37.95 per double roll at DY Home Decor. Child armchair, $69 at Mystic Wicker Furniture Store. Similar chandelier: Kristaller chandelier, $40 at Ikea.
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Don’t be shy when mixing bright colors and bold patterns.
Similar wallpaper: Sassy Toile wallpaper, $150 per roll at Flavor Paper. Similar bedding: Brown multicolored quilted coverlet, $180 at PillowsAndThrows.com. Similar pillows: Ladybug and Flower throw pillows, $35 each at Land of Nod.
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Keep all of her toys within reach so she can get up and go.
Sheer Pink Cloud bed canopy, $10.49 at eCrater. Plan Toys Terrace dollhouse, $151.53 at Baby Naturopathics.
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She’ll love to rock out with faux furs and a pink and black color scheme.
Ribbed chinchilla faux-fur throw, $199 at Elegant Faux Furs. Similar flower decals: Wisteria flower decals, $45 at Blik. Hourglass-Shape Modern Spring stool, $169 at TheFurniture.com. Similar vanity: Powell terra-cotta vanity, mirror and bench, $437 at Stacks and Stacks.
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Paper lanterns seem to float right off the wall in this color-coordinated room.
Wire-frame spherical paper lanterns, $1.75 each at Pearl River.
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It’s easy to make a teen’s room feel like her own private studio—complete with a love seat and coffee table for lounging.
Karlstad love seat, $379 at Ikea. Wicker trunk, $83.80 at Overstock.
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A modern rocker, playful portrait and pink flamingo add quirky humor to a teen’s room.
Eddy rocker in Orange, $1,495 at Duc Duc. Pink flamingo lawn ornaments, $12.95 at The Pink Flamingo.
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This well-stocked writing nook is the perfect place for her to record her dreams.
Folding metal chair in White, $198 for two at American Country Home Store. Similar desk: Kritter children’s table, $24.99 at Ikea.
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Floral touches and a few red hearts make a blue room just feminine enough.
Hemnes bed frame, $199 at Ikea. Similar pillow: Heart pillow, $49 at Room and Board. Alvine Flora cushion, $24.99 at Ikea.
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Homework isn’t so bad when she has a sleek place to study.
Lamp: Foscarini Lumiere 05 table lamp, $469 at Hive Modern. Sydney pink chair, $167.75 at Tycromedia.
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Soft pastels, a patchwork quilt and wicker baskets under the bed make this small space cozy.
Twin Dexter bed, $279 at Total Bedroom. Similar quilt: Twin Indian patchwork quilt, $139 at Land of Nod.
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Hanging a line low allows her to have an ever-changing collection of pictures over her bed.
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