How to Decorate a Girl's Room That's Not Too Girly

Not all girls want to have a "girly" room.

Oftentimes we see little girls' bedrooms decorated in pink, ruffles, frills and many flowers--all the girly things! There is nothing wrong with doing so, but some girls aren't as into the "girl stuff" and their bedroom should reflect their personality.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Paint
• Fabric
• Bedding
• Curtains
• Accessories
• Furniture

1. Focus on colors other than pinks and purples. Use bolder colors or colors in the families of blues, yellows, greens and even some metallics.

2. Paint stripes to add more character and dimension, or use sponge painting technique to add depth to the room.

3. Stay away from intricate details on your little girl's furniture. For example, instead of opting for an armoire that has rose carvings or is painted with flowers, opt for light-stained furniture with clean lines.

4. Add bedding that doesn't include many frills or flowers and that coordinates with the color scheme chosen for the room. For a print, consider plaid, a polka dot or stripes.

5. Use blinds or white plantation shutters to steer clear of frilly curtains. Or use a pattern such as a stripe for a fabric treatment.

6. Keep accessories simple and within the girl's interests. Frame the girl's name and hang it on the wall. Accent with items featuring the girl's favorite things, such as horses.

Tips & Warnings

• If you must use pink, use it as an accessory color only and not as the main color.

• Don't go too bland or too neutral so that your little girl won't feel bored in her room. Remember the object here is not to decorate with too much girly stuff but it doesn't mean leaving the room bare or bland.