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From the cradle to college, a child's room is in a constant state of flux. Your pre-schooler wants to paint over his farmyard border with a glow-in-the-dark solar system. Your little princess who wanted it pretty in pink is now a teen who wants it back in black. It's not easy to accommodate your children's changing needs and still devise effective spaces for sleeping, playing, and learning. But these 20 innovative decorating schemes, beautifully photographed and simply explained, prove that it can be done. Practical advice covers not only room planning and design, but also the basics of putting up shelves, laying flooring, wallpapering and painting. You'll also find fresh ideas for bedding, storage, windows, wall accents and lighting.