Creative options include the bedding and a whole lot more.
Children are apt to have decor opinions, too.
Pottery Barn Kids Classic car shapes, like those a child would draw, are translated into rugs. This bunk bed doubles as a fort and has a removable canvas tent. Put a fun quilt on the wall instead of the bed, and use different patterns on twin beds. They may select a color scheme, for example, or smaller items like bed linens. Alyce Brown, a Duncan Fuller interior designer, points out that adolescents usually have the beginnings of a collection by the time they're 6 or 8 and enjoy displaying their treasures.