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A couple of yard-sale twin beds helped complete 14-year-old Phoebe DeVito’s colorful room. Take a look at the winning entry from Greenwood, Va.
Meet the Judges
Jura Koncius, a staff reporter and home expert, helps you choose everything from paint type to the best designer fabrics at a discount.
Liz Seymour is the editor of the Local Living, Weekend and the Going Out Guide sections. She has edited home and design coverage for more than eight years, and is redecorating her 9-year-old daughter’s room.
Nancy Twomey of Finnian’s Moon Interiors has been designing children’s spaces for about 13 years now. She owns retail stores in Rye, N.H., and in Old Town Alexandria.
Clay and his mother sit in his room. (John McDonnell/Post)
Six-year-old Clay Derderian’s ‘Make a Wish’ trip inspired his bedroom.
If your child’s feet don’t touch the floor in the family’s computer chair, it’s time for a change.
We’re hoping to excite readers with our online kids room contest. What color is your kids room?
An expert on tutoring offers her top tips on easing the transition for getting children ready for school.
Designer Liz Levin offers her best tips on buying furniture for all ages and how to shop trends.
Back-to-School Coverage
Get tips on healthy school lunches, easing back-to-school jitters, packing for college and more.
Going paperless allows schools to streamline communication with parents, help the environment and save money.
Outfitting a college dorm room goes much farther beyond the usual bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet.
Educators share tips for making your child a successful and better prepared student.
How a parent can decide whether to keep a sick child out of school.
Phase in earlier bedtimes for children a week or two before school starts, experts suggest.
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