11 year old bedroom

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DSC are returning from holiday with their mum (right now actually - I'm watching their flight take off on an air tracker). Whilst they have been away, I have decorated and refurbished both their rooms.

DSS 7 was easier. He just need ample toy storage. His room is quite small so limited in what I can do.

DSD is 11. She starts high school in September. She's a young 11 with possible ASD (going through the process now). She likes her own space and quiet places to do her drawing etc. She's very arty. Until recently the only place for this was the dining table.

She now has a desk with oodles of storage, new pots of pens etc. We bought her a new bed with storage under so everything from the wardrobe bottom now has a place (board games etc). I've also put Lego in baskets so it's easily accessible. I've given her my ottoman box seat to keep her books in and another seat.

I'm going tomorrow morning before they come round tomorrow night to get her new curtains, a rug, cushions etc. she has new bedding which she chose a while ago.

I'm so excited to show her, her new space!

Is there anything else an 11 year old girl would like in her room? I'm conscious she is growing up now, the desk will be very useful for homework etc.

Aw that's wonderful. I'm so glad she likes it, what a lovely thoughtful gift.

Lovely update. I bet she's thrilled. You've obviously got a great relationship and a good handle on what makes her happy.

What you are planning sounds really lovely but also think about getting something with a little wow factor for your step son.
It sounds like the room makeovers are quite uneven and that not only is his room smaller but he's being given fewer nice new things within it.

😊 we might not be blood related but we are like two peas in a pod sometimes. I'm quite crafty and I like to think she gets it from me. We also look alike when my hair isn't bleached! which throws people sometimes. DSS on the other hand looks nothing like any of us including his own DM or DH! 😂

You sound absolutely wonderful! DSC is very lucky to have you. I would say that she might be quite particular about her things and how they are arranged. I would give her autonomy over this. I agree a budget or joint shopping trip so that she can choose her things might be a good option.

@SausageRoll2020 DSS had his room done out first. They shared a room for ages even though they had the option of one each. Eventually he decided he wanted the room he is in and it was decorated and furnished. We couldn't afford to completely redo DSD at the time so really it's her that's missed out for a while. We've touched up his room and he's got new bedding this time.

As much as I would love them to have same sized rooms I think the reality is that most houses have a smaller bedroom?

He certainly doesn't miss out in many ways. He's still very much into toys and usually fairs better from a financial point of view on that front. His hobby also costs me a lot more than DSD. Obviously they don't know that and I would never say it.

This sounds lovely :) I'd save some of the budget to take her shopping and to pick a couple of bits for herself too. She'll feel really grown up :)

You sound like a lovely step mum.

So glad she likes it. You do sound like a fab person.

I think this sounds amazing !!!