A Children’s Bedroom Gets Organized

The Sleep Area

A paint color for sweet dreams: For a less dreary feel, the organizers painted the walls lavender (Lavender Mist, $41 a gallon, benjaminmoore.com for stores), “which has a soothing quality that’s excellent for sleep,” says Leatrice Eiseman, director of the Pantone Color Institute. A soft wool rug replaced a rough carpet so the girls can comfortably play on the floor.

 Standout accessories: The Rockin’ Alarm Clock ($129, pbteen.com) is an iPod dock and a speaker in one. It can wake up the girls or inspire a dance party. Clip-on task lamps ($39 each, pbteen.com) offer bedtime reading light that won’t disturb a sleeping sister.

 Storage within arm’s reach: A nightstand with two compartments gives the room a modern touch and makes sharing a breeze.

 A bright spot overhead: A nonworking ceiling fan was removed to clear the way for a chandelier in sunny yellow, designed to look grown-up but scaled for kids’ rooms. It offers functional overhead lighting and makes the room feel more dressed up. Rounded bulbs add some interesting flair.

 Beds that grow with them: Old bunk beds were replaced with a set that can be converted to stand-alone beds for Molly (bottom) and June (top). (Catalina Bunk Bed, $1,099 as shown, potterybarnkids.com.) Coordinated bedding blends together but gives each girl her own look. (Big Lilac and Bulb bedding, assorted prices, arealinenshop.com.)