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So far, we’ve taken care of the “essential” pieces in the room.  We have a bed, nightstands, and some storage.  Now, let’s finish out the big pieces with a workspace, and a whimsical seating area.

Again here’s our inspiration:

Unless it’s a nursery, I always try to give kids their own workspace.  An enticing desk area fosters creativity, and makes homework just that much more bearable.  Remember, our young lady is right at school age, so she’ll be needing this soon, if not immediately.   Furthermore, if we think even further down the road, she’ll be wanting a vanity in a few years.  Why not choose a desk that can serve double duty, like this one:

Stylistically, I hope you see a trend developing with our earlier furniture selections.  Ahem:  “When it comes to children’s rooms, simpler is always better.”  Great clean lines, with elegant and classic detailing.  I want you to notice the pewter knobs, and how they relate back to the knobs on our dresser.  This is going to become important.  This “smart technology” desk features built-in plugs for chargers, laptop, blowdryer, curling iron… whatever.  The size is a perfect 48″ x 22″… wide enough to spread out projects, but shallow enough not to overwhelm the room. 

To work at the desk, we need a desk chair:

As I said, the metal is going to become important.  Iron is an integral part of that “garden feel” we’re creating, and I love that this desk chair feels like you could just as easily bring it out to the patio and be right at home – perfect for our look!  This chair is a regular size, not toddler size.  Make her feel important now, and she’ll have grown into it before you can blink.  (I’ve seen it happen.)  Later, when she has friends over, it can move anywhere in the room with ease for extra seating.

Now, for the desk to double as a vanity, we’ll have to have a great mirror:

Omg, too fabulous for words.  My original plan for the mirror had been to choose something white, in a window pane style.  I got to thinking down the road though, and started visualizing it caked with makeup and hairspray… Hmmm… Maybe not the best plan.  This mirror?  Now this mirror I am IN LOVE WITH.  When the “gates” are closed, it’s a beautiful garden ornament.  When opened, a smooth expanse of mirror, ideal for The Fairest Of Them All to prep herself for her subjects.

“But Kristy, we’re mixing metals!!!!!”  Shhhh…. I know, it’s ok.  You can do that!  “I can?”  Yes, you can.  Now don’t go throwing in some slick nickel business, or a gilded French mantel mirror.  What’s important is that you keep sight of your objective.  As long as you have your desired finished look in mind, everyone will play nicely together at the end. 

Finally, what little girl doesn’t dream of a window seat?  (And what parent doesn’t dream of more storage for all her crap… I mean “treasures“?)  This piece gives you BOTH what you want:

Look at all those drawers and baskets!  It comes in several sizes (from 24″ to 60″), making it workable under almost any window, but certainly, it could also go at the foot of the bed, depending on what size frame you’re using.  The baskets have exactly the garden appeal we’re looking for, and yet again, the lines of the piece are pretty, but uncomplicated.  The baskets could be lined, pillows added, and the cushion easily re-covered with a lovely coordinating fabric, like one of these:

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(FYI, sample 3 is much more brilliant in real life – vivid lime and aqua and blue.  If you want to order yardage of any of these fabrics, let me know.  I can order them for you at a substantial discount over retail.)

That takes care of all of the furniture pieces – our room is now fully functional.  No matter what your requirements, or how odd your space shape, these items can be used any number of ways to meet your needs. 

Next up, we add the pretty stuff, and bring the room to life!

Until next time,

P.S.  Need a boy’s room?  Or a teen room?  Check these out:  http://www.onlinehomedecorating.com/kids-rooms

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