Good Questions: Ideas for a "Big Girl Room" Like This?

Emily sent in a good question: I found this room in the January 2009 issue of Living Etc. It has become the inspiration for my daughter's "big girl room." I love how creative and inspired it is. So far...

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I have found similar bunk beds here (the one in the picture is only available in the UK). I also bought the rug (shown above) because I loved it and thought I could work with the colors.

Do you or your readers have any suggestions for bedding ideas? Also, do you have any idea where I can find the flower wall decals or something similar? I'm early in the project and any suggestions are much appreciated.

Take it away, Ohdeedoh readers! Please share your ideas for bedding, decals and other suggestions with Emily in the comment section...thanks!

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They sell the decals at Rare Device in Brooklyn: http://www.raredevice.net/item.php?item_id=87&category_id=27

posted by HPez on February 3rd 2009 at 2:05pm
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i think that jc penney has some different bedding sets that would go great with that rug. i was just looking thorugh the catalog last night.

you can always free hand the flowers. or if you have access find some clip art ones that you like and then get a projector and trace them onto the wall and then paint.

posted by tmonda on February 3rd 2009 at 2:40pm
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lots and lots of people on etsy.com make vinyl decals. I would suggest checking there.

I love this quilt at pb teen available in lots of different colors.
http://www.pbteen.com/products/p1261/index.cfm?pkey=cgirls%2Dquilts

I think a solid bed would be best with the patterny rug. you can have fun sheets underneath and fun decorative pillows.

posted by goodLife{eats} on February 3rd 2009 at 3:10pm
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The photo brought to mind the bedding at Plover Organics, which I have been drooling over for a while. They are not cheap, but they are beautiful.
http://store.ploverorganic.com/items/26

Not sure about more reasonable alternatives...maybe try some bedding at Anthropologie?

posted by heja on February 3rd 2009 at 3:20pm
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For wall decals -- Supernice. For bedding check out the Company Store & Garnet Hill

posted by AnnieBluebell on February 3rd 2009 at 4:39pm
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I know the first poster already found the decals, but I've really love these: http://www.domestic.fr/index.php?serie=3&artiste=3&produit=25#fin

posted by kitjule on February 3rd 2009 at 5:17pm
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My 4.5 yo has a big girl room with a similar feel. Her room has lots of lavender with purple, hot pink and red accents. Our favorite thing about her room right now is the old wooden chair that we picked up at a yard sale and painted bright purple. It looks great with the simple white desk that will be great for school work later but gives her a nice spot to color out of her baby brother's reach right now.

posted by mlhtn on February 3rd 2009 at 7:34pm
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I've never ordered anything from the seller but this quilt reminds me of the inspiration room: http://chinatowngifts.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=3457909

posted by Megan in AZ on February 3rd 2009 at 9:04pm
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For modern Chalkboard decals check out:

http://www.moderndose.com/index.php?cPath=48_83&osCsid=c1be8131fb06cd89abf2addac8af05ae

posted by designdiva on February 4th 2009 at 3:46pm
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I saw this fabric and thought of your rug. http://www.fabric.com/home-decor-fabric-designer-home-decor-fabric-amy-butler-midwest-modern-ii-amy-butler-midwest-modern-ii-garden-maze-tan.aspx

posted by mlhtn on February 4th 2009 at 10:39pm
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Here are some more decals for you:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19857770

posted by lclaire on February 4th 2009 at 11:37pm
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Hi. I am an interior designer of kids spaces and I make bedding from your own fabrics or ones I find. I have a fabulous quilter who makes my comforters and bed jackets. A bed jacket is the way to go because it stays neat and is easy to put on. For the decals, the above resources are great.If you want your own colors I paint murals and pictorals. see: www.charmandwhimsy.com

posted by charmgirl on February 5th 2009 at 12:59pm
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Ikea has decals.

posted by stellla on February 5th 2009 at 3:50pm
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Pardon my ignorance, but what is a "bed jacket"? I've never heard that term used before.

posted by SeattleMama on February 16th 2009 at 2:33am
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