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Client project-Sophisticated, with a side of pink

5/9/2016

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One question I get asked frequently is how to make children's rooms age gracefully.  They're kids, so tastes can change pretty quickly and today's favorite is tomorrow's "ugh, gross".  One way to avoid such pitfalls is to make the investment pieces neutral and add the drama with accessories.
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As I mentioned last week, my 11 year old client originally wanted a pink shag rug for her bedroom, but I encouraged her to go with something a little bit more mature.  She already has a full sized Jenny Lind bed in black, so choosing a rug with some black accents pulls it all together.

The black and white damask wallpaper is for the wall behind the bed.  The best part?  It's removable.  Yes, if my client decides in 2 years she's ready for a different look, we haven't committed a lot of time and dollars to wallpaper.  I've also used this product on other projects to line the back of ready to assemble bookcases.

Crisp white bedding with some fun decorative pillows, white curtains with hot pink pom trim and a white desk give the eye a place to rest.  The mirrored night tables are a steal.  If you're going to go with mirrored furniture pieces for kids, it's best to choose something that can be replaced without breaking the bank.  

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Mirror,Wallpaper,Pink rug,Bed,Night table,Accent table,Tall chest,Bedding,Pink pillow,Accent chair,Desk   
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