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Kids' Room Decor: Ahoy, Matey

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Kids' Room Decor: Ahoy, Matey

Traditional stripes and a few nautical elements create an ocean getaway.

Essex Stripe Wallpaper by Waverly, $18 at Wallpaper Factory Outlet. Jameson Organic Matelasse Coverlet, $80, and Sham, $37, in Cowhide at The Company Store. Blue Knot Pillow, $46 at Home by the Seashore. Combed Cotton Knit Throw in Light Navy, $49.50 at Lands’ End. Porthole Mirror, $60 at Nautical Seasons. 

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Kids' Room Decor: Magenta Moment

A pop of pink modernizes classic furnishings in a girls’ room.

Italian Embroidered Dot Duvet Cover, $199, and Sheet Set, $159, in Petal at Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. Petite Marguerite Twin Bed, $499 at Land of Nod. Jenny Lind Nightstand, $199 at Land of Nod.

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Kids' Room Decor: Pattern Pop

Go graphic with a mix of zippy stripes and bold-colored dots.

Similar bed: Coraline Twin Bed, $699 at PBTeen. Similar quilt: Fleur Patchwork Quilt, $108 at Urban Outfitters. Don’t Talk Over Music Print, $230 at Pedlars. Draper Stripe Euro Shams in Ash and Chinois Blue, $100 each at Dwell Studio.

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Kids' Room Decor: Hello, Yellow

A vibrant yellow room mixed with saturated shades of green and blue creates a lively look.

Similar bunk beds: Twin Over Twin Stackable Painted Bunk Bed, $750, and Painted Ladder, $70, at Maine Bunk Beds.

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Kids' Room Decor: Head-to-Head

Beds are arranged head-to-head to maximize floor space and make it easy to share a bedtime giggle.

Top Cat Stuffed Animal, $34 at Land of Nod.

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Kids' Room Decor: Light and Dreamy

Paint wood-planked walls white for an instant lift to a dim room; add porthole windows for a whimsical touch.

Lindsey Four-Drawer Chest, $821 at Rosenberry Rooms.

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Kids' Room Decor: Whimsical Fun

Classic four-poster beds become kid-friendly when they’re decorated with playful bird banners and bright gingham bedding.

Gingham Percale Full-Size Duvet Cover, $63, and Pillowcases, $20, available in Royal Blue, Magenta Pink and Grass Green at The Company Store. Similar banner: Birds on a Wire Banner, $27 at Twine.

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Kids' Room Decor: Patriotic Pride

Temper a mix of red, white and blue decor with white wainscoting and denim-color walls.

Lakehouse Twin Bed, $299 at L.L. Bean. Classic Plaid Organic Twin Sheet Set in Navy Austin, $89 at PBTeen. Similar weather vane: Rustic Rooster Weathervane, $54 at Iron Accents.

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Kids' Room Decor: Connect the Dots

Unify two beds with a single long headboard and matching graphic bedding.

Similar pillow: Striped Nautical Pillow, $59 at Wisteria. Barometer Work Lamp, $50 at Ikea.

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Kids' Room Decor: Playful Hideaway

For the best use of space in a narrow room, install captain beds with underneath storage and arrange them head-to-head along one wall.

Orleans Twin Quilt in Lemon and Blush, $128 at Garnet Hill. Similar sham: Dottie Standard Sham, $24 each (regularly $35) at PBTeen. Echo Green Chair, $79.95 at CB2.

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Kids' Room Decor: Urban Chic

The contrast of crisp white and dark navy creates a sophisticated and modern room.

Componibili White Three-Tier Unit, $160 at The Conran Shop.

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Kids' Room Decor: Fast Track

Kids can quickly outgrow themed decor; keep the car theme transitional with artistic automotive prints and a removable play mat.

Similar print: Truck Art Print, $59 at Rosenberry Rooms. Spinnaker Quilted Sham, $54 each at Pine Cone Hill. Lekplats Play Mat, $15 at Ikea. 26-Inch Painted Cottage Bench in Ladybug Red, $89 at L.L. Bean.

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Kids' Room Decor: Poster for Elegance

Tufted ottomans and sheer bed curtains in shades of pink and purple add feminine drama.

Cabana Stripe Mat in Pink Multi, $169 at PBTeen. Twisted Sheer Curtain in Bright Pink, $29 at PBTeen. Curves Tufted Round Ottoman in Pink, $69 at Target.

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Kids' Room Decor: Double Up

A storage cubby at the head of each bed and coordinating sheets in cheery hues make the room both orderly and fun.

Similar bed: Hampton Bunk Bed, $2272 at Roseberry Rooms. Similar pillow: Malibu Wave Decorative Pillow, $38 at Pine Cone Hill.

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Kids' Room Decor: Squared Off

Square patterns are played off each other by mixing patchwork quilts with a plaid rug.

Alvine Twin Bedspread, $50 at Ikea. Tattersall Slate/Brown Woven Cotton Rug, $344 at Dash & Albert Rug Company. Sailboat Lamp, $48 at Home by the Seashore.

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Kids' Room Decor: Pretty Purples

Shades of purple and simple patterns create a feminine and serene space.

La Marie Chair, $319 at The Conran Shop. Lavender Oxford Sheet Set, $40, and Lavender Standard Pillow Cases, $20, at Ralph Lauren. Dottie Rug in Purple, $99 at PBteen.

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Kids' Room Decor: High Style

The sophistication of vaulted ceilings and dark wood walls is balanced by patterned textiles and cozy pillows.

Hillside Twin Quilt in Vetiver, $99 at West Elm. Stockholm Rug by Second Studio in Ruby Wine, $635 at 2Modern. Similar pillow: Brave Star Hooked Pillow, $78 at Pendleton.

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Kids' Room Decor: Cozy Bunks

Children’s bunk beds are personalized by adding a book bin that holds each kid’s favorite titles.

Similar quilt: Twin Pincushion Quilt, $279 at L.L. Bean. Bin There Done That Book Bin, $49 at Land of Nod.

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Kids' Room Decor: Set Sail

Boat oars make whimsical curtain rods, and nautical flags make a room look seaworthy.

Italian Hotel Satin Stitch White Twin Duvet Cover, $179, and Standard Sham, $69, in Navy at Restoration Hardware. Nautical Code “Whiskey” and “Golf” Flag Pillows, $38 each at Home by the Seashore. Distressed Wood Oars, $29 to $69 each at Pottery Barn.

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Kids' Room Decor: Country Charmer

Overhead shelves keep books and toys orderly, and paint in soft shades makes the room feel cozy.

Similar dressing table: Hemnes Dressing Table with Mirror, $249 at Ikea. Similar chair: Oh La La Swivel Chair in Bright Pink, $299 at PBTeen. 

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Kids' Room Decor: Simple and Sweet

Pair an unfinished wood bunk bed with gingham bedding for a classic natural look.

Similar wall treatment: Insomnia Wall Decal, $35 at Blik.

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Kids' Room Decor: White Wash

The bulky look of built-in bunk beds is balanced by white paint and light colors throughout the room.

Bin There Done That Book Bin, $49 at Land of Nod. Vintage Boxes Wool Hooked Rug, $474 at Dash & Albert Rug Company.

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