Decorating a room that grows with your child calls for creativity and clever planning. Keep life simple by leaving walls and furniture bright and white. The neutral backdrop will blend effortlessly with any number of solids and patterns on bedding and other decor. As a bonus, clean white walls keep this attic bedroom from looking cramped and tiny

This is a good one to encourage quiet time. A gauzy, ceiling-hung canopy is a nice little-girl touch -- not only does it give this twin bed princesslike appeal, it also adds interesting height to the corner of the room.  Simple, casual furnishings in neutral hues allow your little girl's decorating style to change easily as she grows.

A vibrant headboard upholstered in a mix of patterns makes this girl's room ultra personal. A neutral backdrop of soft green walls allows the cheery fabrics to shine. Keeping other decor simple in solid colors ensures that pieces can last from childhood well into her teen years

Blending several personalities and decorating styles in a shared bedroom can be tricky. Keep the space looking cohesive by choosing one bedding style for every bed. In this room, each girl has her own color of quilt and pillow sham to accent the coordinating comforters and bed skirts. Neutral walls with just a hint of colorful trim offer more flexibility for mixing color and patterns

Every room needs a splash of pattern. In this trendy teen room, an accent of cheerful pink wallpaper pops perfectly against lime green paint. Colorful pillows and bedding pull in more colors from the wallpaper and tie the color scheme together.

Soft colors and classic style will keep this girl's room timeless for years to come. Neutral walls and furniture create a sense of unity and allow patterned bedding and window treatments to be the center of attention