"To create a room that is acceptable to both you and your child, start where all designers do: interview the client," advises this sensible but creative book. Too often, parents forget that the room has to appeal to the kids, not just the grown-ups. On top of that, the room has to grow with the child, and ultimately serve as playhouse, work station, and storage compartment as well as bedroom. So pore over these pages of great-looking rooms and heed the author"s counsel: let your kids decide what they like. If they"ve found their inspiration here, it"s bound to be something you can happily live with too. --Amy Handy