I can’t remember exactly what my room looked like when I was a pre-teen, but I can guarantee it didn’t quite compare to this bedroom belonging to 8-year-old Ruby . What a lucky kid!

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Dazzling Bedroom for 8-Year - 1

I’m really digging the color palate of soft grays interspersed with pops of bright yellow. It’s calm without being boring, and has enough color to keep things lively.

Dazzling Bedroom for 8-Year - 2

Love the rounded edges on this clever little nightstand, and the subtle pattern on the wallpaper is so cute.

Dazzling Bedroom for 8-Year - 3

There’s that faux taxidermy I’ve been seeing everywhere. You either love it or you hate it, I suppose, but I think this deer mount with its yellow antlers looks right at home.

Dazzling Bedroom for 8-Year - 4

Here’s a sweet little study nook complete with a Lucite chair. All the yellow accents and desk containers are super fun, too.

Dazzling Bedroom for 8-Year - 5

What a great hutch! Perfect for stashing knick-knacks, photos, and other treasures.

Decorating for an older child can be a bit of a challenge, especially if your kid is prone to their own (rather strong) opinions, am I right? I’m interested to know how you’ve handled this sort of thing with your own pre-teens and teens. Let’s discuss!