Decorate a Girls Bedroom Using their Favorite Ideas and Themes

Be a designer and create themes for kids rooms that they'll appreciate. Use colors, furniture and rugs. Add coordinating window treatments and kids bedding for contemporary decor for both young girls and teenagers. Give them their own spot to read, play or listen to music with friends.

Design a DIY bedroom makeover

Because little girls love to dream go with decorating ideas that cater to their imagination. Painting a room is an inexpensive way to begin – paint a mural, decals or wallpaper border to draw attention to the theme your kids have chosen.

For toddlers bedrooms, themes include Dora the Explorer, Peter Pan, Tweety Bird or Powerpuff Girls. An older girl may enjoy ribbons and frills, Barbie in Pink, Scooby Do or fairy tale unicorns.

Furnishings and extra

Teenager's rooms have specific needs: a comfortable bed and computer desk for homework are basic. Get rid of clutter with enough shelves and drawers - dressers, closet space and bookcases provide storage for their possessions. Proper lighting and lamps are also essential.

Start with those basics and let children come up with themes they want for their rooms. Let teens display their favorite movie stars, musicians or sports teams. Themes range from a tropical beach or patchwork garden to tie dye fuschia, cool satin stripes or leopard prints.