They develop their own unique personality at a very tender age. So, what's appropriate for them. Instead, a mixture of just the right amount of soft colours and bright ones will have a more positive effect. Over the years we've seen a huge improvement on a lot of things including kid's linen. To bring out the feminine side to your girl, soft pastel colours are a good choice apart from the usual cotton candy pink. You don't want the room to look lifeless.

And cartoon prints would be considered 'outdated'.

Avoid using soft colours in the whole room. What comes to mind when you hear the words kid and linen in the same sentence. Some linen is exquisitely designed with prints that are suitable for young and old. Take your kid along on your hunt for your kid's linen and choose linens that go well with the room and your child's personality.

It is good to expose them to all the gorgeous prints out there. Add floral patterns to the mix and you'll have a burst of 'girl power' in the room. Kids are more mature these days.

Ducks, trucks, fairies and cartoon prints.