design fix. big boy bed.

Obviously, this goes for girls too. If you have the space, it's a nice to go up a size for your kid's bed. I have to play devil's advocate here & point out that the larger size bed may last until college, but oh-honey-NO NO to the rest of the room! Let the kid hit his pre-teens & I'd think that he would be tired of the decor.

But that's just me & I'm comfortable with being mean.

;)

♥ - Kat.

[image from a 2002 Kids' Rooms magazine]

details, please. removable bright colors.

I think this was a good little tip when deciding upon a compromise regarding the use of bright colors. When I was a teen, I remember painting the inside of my desk hutch brighter colors. It worked well...I didn't get tired of it & it didn't bother the parental unit.

Another compromise would be to let the bedding &/or draperies to be brighter colors. While these options are more obvious, they are also easily changed out!

♥ - Kat.

[image taken from 2002 Kids' Rooms magazine]

design fix. french provincial inspired girl's bedroom.

I am usually not big on rooms too frilly & flowery like this, but this one is darling for a girl. The twin bed pushed to the side is a great American take on the alcove beds you'll often find in older European residences.

♥ - Kat.

[image from a 2002 issue of Kid's Rooms]