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Tania Dining Chair [Set of 2] Color: Cream $757.98 TANIA CRM Color: Cream Pictured in Cream Features: -Dining chair.-Available in aborigine, black, cream or silver.-Contemporary style.-Cushioned with CSF foam for outstanding comfort and superior durability. Options: -Only available upholstered in fabric. Construction: -Brushed metal frame and base construction. Collection: -Tania collection. Warranty: -Manufacturer provides one year warranty….

Tipo Dining Chair KC-1022-05 Color: Cream Pictured in Cappuccino Features: -Stainless steel base.-Comfortable seat and supportive back.-Plush dining chair with contemporary elegance. Options: -Available in Cream, Cappuccino or White colors….

Flash Elegance Dark Gold Metal Ballroom Chair with Cushion Quantity: Set of 10, Cushion: Cream 10YOU303CRM Quantity: Set of 10, Cushion: Cream Pictured in Black Features: -Ballroom chair. -Available in Black or Cream cushion. -Black vinyl upholstered seat cushion. -Dark gold frame finish. -Rose back design. -18 Gauge steel frame. -Stack glides protect frame finish. Specifications: -Overall dimensions: 37.25″ H x 16.88″ W x 17.5″ D. -Weight capacity: 1000 lbs Static load. -Seat size: 18″ H x…

Coral Fan One Light Table Lamp Finish: Bronze 266551-05 Finish: Bronze Shown in mahogany Every Hubbardton Forge table lamp is a piece of heirloom quality sculpture. They define the essence of what hand-forged, wrought iron lighting is all about. The inspired use of opposed curves is a signature Forge technique, creating sweeps and contours that change as you move around them. Each design has a simplicity and sophistication that moves comfort…

Serge Swing Arm Floor Lamp in Natural Black 2301X The Serge Collection represents a return to traditional appeals with its classically antique style. With its natural black finish over wrought iron, this swing arm floor lamp would make a sightly addition to any decor it furnishes. Its unique oyster linen shade will help to cast warm and sentimental illumination. Features: -Swing-arm floor lamp -Serge Collection -Natural black finish -Wroug…

Coral Fan One Light Table Lamp Finish: Dark Smoke 266551-07 Finish: Dark Smoke Shown in mahogany Every Hubbardton Forge table lamp is a piece of heirloom quality sculpture. They define the essence of what hand-forged, wrought iron lighting is all about. The inspired use of opposed curves is a signature Forge technique, creating sweeps and contours that change as you move around them. Each design has a simplicity and sophistication that moves com…

Metra 26.9 One Light Table Lamp Finish: Mahogany 268421-03 Finish: Mahogany Shown in dark smoke Every Hubbardton Forge table lamp is a piece of heirloom quality sculpture. They define the essence of what hand-forged, wrought iron lighting is all about. The inspired use of opposed curves is a signature Forge technique, creating sweeps and contours that change as you move around them. Each design has a simplicity and sophistication that moves com…

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Themed Bedroom Ideas That Can Grow With Your Little Girl

As a parent, how to decorate your child’s room is one of the tough decisions you have to make. She might love Dora the Explorer today, but it’s not likely that she’ll want cartoons on her walls forever. You could end up spending a ton of money redecorating every year or two if you don’t think ahead. Here are seven theme ideas for girls’ rooms that can grow with her over the years, saving you money.

Princess

All little girls love to be princesses – and teens like to act like them too. Take a more mature approach to it from the start. Chose a subdued pink and pair it with browns to give the room a Victorian look. Canopy beds are regal, but they can be expensive. Instead, go for a smaller, removable net canopy, which attaches to the ceiling via a ring and only flows over the head of the bed. Use gold touches to finish the room with an elegant feel, and display princess toys that your child has until she outgrows them.

Garden

Instead of painting cartoon flowers and bumble bees all over the walls, which can be fun for a toddler but overwhelming for a teenager, try using real flowers (or silk flowers if you don’t have a green thumb) on shelves that are out of reach of tiny hands. Use natural colors, like greens and browns, for painting and sheer curtains to let in as much light as possible. Keep the artwork on the walls whimsical enough for a children’s room – like pictures of fairies or butterflies – yet sophisticated enough for teens; skip the cartoons and look for prints of paintings.

Retro

Creating a retro room for your daughter can be fun, but don’t go too crazy with the flower power and smiley faces! Instead, stick to using colors that were popular in the 1960s and add fun touches like beaded curtains, printed rugs, and beanbag chairs. Use a lava lamp as a nightlight and stick to fabrics in funky prints, like paisley.

Paris

Pink French poodles and polka dots look cute in a little girls’ room, and it is actually fairly easy to take that style idea and make it appropriate for any age group. Start with color – a Parisian themed room should have elements of black, pink, white, and tan. Stuffed poodles can easily be replaced on shelves with more sophisticated dcor, such as an Eiffel Tower replica or French country prints. Add mirrors and sconces to the walls (out of reach of small children of course) and for the furniture, think wrought iron and wood painted white or cream and distressed.

Celestial

Girls can love sciences and technology as much as boys, so why not choose a celestial outer space theme for your child? Use navy-colored paint to give the illusion of a night sky and glow-in-the-dark stars that can be removed if she no longer likes them when she’s older. To give the room a girl’s touch, use celestial sun, moon, and star accent pieces and pretty cloud or sunset artwork.

Beach

Tropical themed bedrooms are always a hit for kids, but creating an island paradise that will still be appropriate when your toddler is a teen can be challenging. Subtlety is key here. Use beach colors like aqua and blue for the walls or furniture and instead of carpeting, go for a wood floor that gives the room a more beach bungalow feel. For small children, use some tropical-inspired rugs to make the play surface safer, and use shells and hibiscus flowers to complement your design. You can also use bamboo and wicker for furniture and blinds in the room, and frame artwork featuring mermaids, dolphins, and sailboats for the walls.

Hollywood Glitz

Most young girls love to play dress up, and teens may also be very into fashion. A Hollywood glitz and glam room can be great for themed bedrooms. Instead of a traditional dresser, chose a vanity, which your daughter will appreciate when she’s in high school, and instead of a wallpaper border, string white Christmas lights around the room that can be kept up all year. Use clear beads that give the illusion of diamonds in the window treatment and for a chandelier-like lighting fixture and add a few touches of animal prints in pillows, throw rugs, etc. for a little fun.

Remember, your toddle may not grow up to like the style you chose, so be prepared for your tomboy teen to hate her garden-inspired room or your cheerleader to have an issue with the beach theme you picked. The good news is that no matter what theme you use today, if you switch out the accessories, she’ll love it tomorrow. Avoid huge dcor choices that are hard to change, because you want her room to grow with her tastes.

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