What does your daughter want? Is there anything she would like to display in the boxes in the left closet?

I would paint the brown walls and ceiling before I painted the pink grasscloth. The remaining palm lamp is too tall for the headboard, so I would definitely replace with something short and more in keeping with her bed. Would it work on the desk, or still too tall?

I agree to paint the brown wall(s) white, and I would also paint the headboard white to create some contrast with the pink grasscloth behind it. I would shop/select 3 different lamps that are the right height, and that you think she would like, then let your daughter choose her favorite. What a lucky girl to have such a large room to grow up in!

I think you should paint the brown too, it’s too dark. Otherwise you have a good start - some art and curtains for the windows would help. Greatbigcanvas.com has good deals and a huge selection.

@apple_pie_order she would like to add crystals somehow to the space. i had originally looked at a "fandelier", but couldn't find any that were pretty; she has to have a fan though. beyond that, she has asked for a secret passageway lol

the closet has her clothes, shoes, sleeping bags, etc. we have yet to unpack piggy bank or dolls, but there are shelves in there as well. once i find a good bookcase, we'll put items on there as well. (unless you meant the other door, which leads to her bathroom)

@Sabrina Alfin Interiors thank you for the inspiration pictures. i am 100% open to removing the carpet, though I'm not sure my husband would go for it. the carpet is a soft tan, in very good condition. is there a way to easily tell what is underneath without making a mess?

You can pick up the carpet edge near the closet or a rear corner to see what's under there.

@Allison0704 yes, the lamp is too tall, even for the desk. was thinking of perhaps hanging a sconce over the desk though, as it does need light there. what would be best height on those bedside tables... so the top is even with the headboard? For example, I can look at this and know it is too high, but I'm not sure what height to shop for

@decorpatti picking several and letting her choose is a fantastic idea!

@ShadyWillowFarm i haven't put up any curtains in the house, as I was unsure what style to go with the plantation blinds ("shutters"?) Any recommendation?

Try this: put the bed on the brown wall between the two windows. Put the dresser on the opposite brown wall, where the desk is now. Always try to position the larger pieces first.

If I paint the brown walls and trim a shade of white, should I leave the ceiling as is?

buyblamps that have usb ports in them. She is only 8 1/2, but wont be long before she needs to plug things in everywhere.

Since the headboard is on the low side, the top of the shade can go a tad higher, but the bulb shoudl not be seen when in bed (so the bottom of shade should sheild its view). Lamps should not be even with headboard.

DD2 bought several lamps recently at Target that have dimmable switches. I have one in my guest room there, and find it a nice thing to have next to the bed.

No, I would paint the ceiling same white as the wall color.

I would suggest curtain panels flanking the windows. Are the shutters needed for privacy? Most likely - they are big windows!!