Rooms to Grow for Preteens

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A Place for Everything

Ikea's Stora loft/desk combo ($399 for the full bed, $150 for the desk) is a great space saver for the Robson boys. "I actually feel more organized doing homework at my desk," says Thomas.

The far wall, painted in a rich red from Ralph Lauren paints (about $23 to $35 a gallon, available at Home Depot) gives the room a much-needed jolt of color, and The Container Store's nifty hanging CD holder ($7.99) lends its own visual punch.

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