I took her out to get ideas on what style she liked, then I made the choice.

If you keep the black, I wouldn't go with anything too dark on the walls or bedding. A nice light sage, blue, even a light pink would be nice. Check out Walmart for bedding as they have the comforters the kids are into that are "furry" or sueded.

For my 15 year old, we did the brown fuzzy comforter, then accented in tans & blue, looks great, everyone loves her room. I found accessories at Marshall's. I also got sueded curtains from penney's in brown, then a blue tabbed top sheer, with beads up against the window. I found an awesome glass desk at Office Max, I actually almost didn't get it but so far, it's been very easy to keep clean.

We used black furniture, B&W bedding, a crystal lamp from Home Goods, a little funky crystal chandy I picked up for $20, and framed B&W photos of Paris by Robert Doisneau. The walls and ceiling were EK Alexandra Blue. We had to work with the light blue carpet she'd chosen at age 8, so we went sort of monochromatic plus black and white.

The chest was a vintage hand-me-down and the chair a curb-side find I had reupholstered. I think the most I spent was on the iron bed and professional framing.

Chic

Whimsical

Hip

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No. You told her to pick out what she wants. If you change your mind now and say she has to have furniture that you choose she may be come resentful. Black furniture is very popular.

2. If not, what do we do with the walls and comforter?

I would let her choose. It sounds like she already has something in mind, a vision, for the room.

3. The floor is dark hardwood, should we get a rug?
Thanks

Yes. A rug will protect the floor and keep down noise and echo.

Thanks,
Silly

Lindy

I have a couple of photos too - to add

This one is an Idea that YOU can do with Her alone, You do not have to go to Pottery Barn Kids to create this. It would be so easy to do.

all you would need is wire and metal shower curtain clips or even use embroidery thread of dif colors to tie in some Gauzy Material - or even paper clips for that matter that are coated with gummy cover. Anything that will slide on a wire.

This pic is one for inspiration - Using a Wall of Purple to make that Black bed furniture Pop ..with red and colorful pieces

I think since the Black will be the Focal Point - Have Fun with the Colors. Like a Light Brite. Fun Fun Fun

this is a site that has totally out there but Decor wise little things to add ...to a Tween Room. Some things are very inexpensive. Lots of fun Ideas on this site.
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com - go to "Apartment"

Its nice to hear that A Mom and DD are creating Together
I hope it remains Adventure and Not " Oh MOM"

Hugs Carmin

I just saw a "bedroom" in a furniture store with black furniture, white coverlet, chambray blue ticking sheets, and lampshades, etc. were the chambray blue. Sounds bizarre, but it was very soothing and lovely. Kindof Ralph Lauren looking, although that might be too "mature" for your young daughter.

I'm loving the pink and black that lindybarts posted. Very cute and feminine, and doesn't read "gothic" or "depressed kid" at all. :o)

How fun for your daughter to get a new room, and sweet of you to be allowing her to choose, but steering her towards choices that will make a lovely room for her in the end. Have fun. :o)

http://www.imageandstylenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/miley-cyrus-bedroom.jpg

Target has a cute black and pink bedding set. Sort of baroque looking but pretty sophisticated I think.

I'm now on the hunt for ideas and I love, love the Miley bedroom that klb listed above. I wonder if that's wall paper though? Or could it be stencils??

http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Girls-Rooms/Daughters-Birthday-SurpriseA-N/detail.esi?oid=505484

http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Bedrooms/20-yr-old-Daughters-Bedroom-Su/detail.esi?oid=533610

I am not sure if Miley's room is wallpaper or not, but we will probably paint the cirlces in either silver on blue or a gloss on an eggshell paint. Not sure if I will stencil or stamp, haven't thought that part through yet. Anyway, I found a room on Rate My Space that used Miley's room as inspiration and they freehand painted the circles:

http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Circles__Squares__Oh_My__Tween/detail.esi?oid=536873&cObjId=902576

klb, you'll have to share how yours turns out. We are still in the furniture ordering stage so ours will be a few months. I'd love to compare notes! Thanks for posting that link in the first place. DD is in love with that room.

Choose green as the paint color for a child's room, and you'll create a relaxing, yet rejuvenating environment.
you can find lots of ideas on Nina site