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Bedroom for 9 Year Old Girl

6 years ago

My daughter needs a new bedroom that she loves and looks like a fun bedroom. The furniture and the wall paper is left over from the previous owner. Basically we need everything new. I am open for suggestions. My daughter loves art and legos. I am thinking an upholstered bed (she would love a loft), rug, dresser, desk and some type of book case to store her beloved books. Of course they can go in another room. Also for color want this room to be more transitional and cozy with a hint of glam..

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phuninthesun

6 years ago

I would put the bed on the larger wall where you have the clock hanging.

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Irene Morresey
6 years ago
Some inspiration
phuninthesun
6 years ago
White bookcases along lower wall as Irene Morresey posted would be fantastic with the bed and desk on the opposite wall. If you have room for a loft bed with a desk underneath that would be best. There are some lower loft beds out there.

I would let your daughter help choose the colors and bedding. A colorful rug would be fun as well. I would recommend going with colorful instead of using any themes that she will grow out of quickly.

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You have a fantastic room to work with.
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Carol Singletary
6 years ago
As much as I love the look of the Manhattan loft bed phuninthesun posted, I would hate to have to change the sheets on it. I guess it's a trade off with its great use of space.
felizlady
6 years ago
Consider that she will be getting tall in the next couple of years, and the slanted ceiling will be too low to have anything but storage there. I would have Dad walk toward the low-ceiling area and put a sticky note where his head touches the ceiling. Use that line as the side of the room...a dresser and desk and storage could work along the line. An extra-long twin bed will be more comfortable when she grows. (There are fewer choices in bedding for X-long twin beds). You could put a pop-up trundle bed under it for a friend to sleep in. IKEA makes some really nice storage units, beds, closets and desks.
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Napanee Design Ltd.
6 years ago

Children do well in very colourful spaces. I would suggest changing the paint colour to something a little brighter, possibly still neutral if you don't want to repaint again later on when she's older.

I would add fun, colorful accessories/decor over some shelving as well as add another set of curtains over the existing ones, a new area rug, and some lighting. You could also have a section that showcases her artwork/drawings.

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Verona Home Design
6 years ago
I agree with felizlady about the slanted wall area. You could even make that area a fun lego storage space for her.
er612
6 years ago
What's her favorite color? What stores do you have access to?
ginger95123
Original Author
6 years ago
Masons du monde, hoffner, Ikea ... she loves emerald green with sparkles
Irene Morresey
6 years ago
Inspiration
Lisa Fouts
6 years ago
Omg, cute room. Here are a few of my saved pics on Houzz...my son just doesn't get it. Lucky girl! Goodluck!
User
6 years ago
Most important to remember is - don't go to cute or girly or princess looking - because by the time she is 11/12 her taste will begin to change again and u end up doing the room all over. Lol. :)
er612
6 years ago
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ginger95123
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks. Where should I put the bed? I want to put it in the center under the slant? Then would have to get a low bed.
ginger95123
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks. So put the bed on the same wall by the clock? Does it matter that is right next to the door? When you open the door it is the wall on the left?
Kendrah
6 years ago
Paint it white. Get neutral furniture. Let her pick out curtains, bedding, and an inexpensive rug that she likes. Then, when her tastes change in a few years, you can swap out the curtain, bedding, and rug for whatever else she likes.
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User
6 years ago
I totally think she should get to pick things out for this room (within reason), I also think the shorter wall section should just be mainly storage.
ginger95123
Original Author
6 years ago
Okay one last thought... What free apps are out there that if I plug in the measurements of the room, the color of the wall and furniture that I want/have? I am a visual person and need that extra look. PS. As you know it is difficult when I have a slanted wall to boot.

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