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Is it a good idea to allow your twelve year old daughter to design her bathroom?

My daughter is 12 turning 13 next month. She shares a bathroom with her 7 yr old sister is it good idea to let her design it if so tips on how to make sure it is appropriate. She despises Justin Bierber the most she'd do would be paint,decorate(AG dools/Hot pink paint maybe)

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1. no she's going to put justin bieber posters everywhere.
2. Sure why not? Paint, decor, etc. is easy to change if it doesn't come out right or she grows tired of it. Why not just ask her what "theme" she's trying to do (maybe shabby chic?) and ask her what you can help with.
3. I think its fine but I would recommend supervising and making sure to give her boundaries as to what is appropriate. Like give her several colors to choose from and several mats and ect. She will love the idea of getting to do it herself. It will give her a sense of pride. I think its a great idea. I would let my daughter do it. I let her help make choices on these things now and she is 9.
4. Absolutely! That sounds like fun. If you want her to do it the way you want, well, do it with her. Go to the store with her to pick things out and if she shares with her sister it may not be a bad idea to let her be involved too. Not too much on ideas because I don't know what she's into. Good Luck..
5. Yes, but it must be checked out with you --- THE PARENT. I think it's a sweet idea for her to decorate her own space, but children need REAL parenting. So, she must see that you agree to the final outcome. I'm sure it will be cute.
6. Things like paint color and light fixtures are fairly inexpensive to change so I'd let her have her say. I'd draw the line on anything that would require ripping up the room to change though since kids styles change fairly often and you wouldn't want to have a 15 year old who refuses to use their bathroom because the tile mural they wanted 2 years ago is the ugliest thing ever now. I would also keep in mind that this is going to be your guest bath when she goes off to college, so picture your mother in law showering in the hot pink bathroom when she visits.
7. I think since the 13yo and the 7yo share it, then they should both have the opportunity to decorate it. YOU, be the parent, of course, has the final say. It will be a good project for both of them to work out. TEAMWORK!
8. Yes just tell her that you have to give her permission before shoe does anything. Give her a budget too, that way you won't end up spending 500 bucks just to redecorate a measly bathroom.
9. YAAAAAAA and even if she dose put up justin beiber posters somee 7 yr olds i know lik justin beiber