Q. We just repaired last winter’s storm damage in the room of our adult daughter, who lives out of state. Now it’s time to put the space back together. We want to incorporate updates that make the room more mature-looking but keep pieces that are meaningful from her childhood so that the room still has a sense of home. What do you recommend?

NORTH OF BOSTON

A. I’m very sorry to hear about the storm damage. I’m sure it looks better than ever now. Let’s hope this winter is tame.

Using examples from a recent design project (on the North Shore, coincidentally), I used my client’s daughter’s belongings in meaningful and useful ways to perpetuate a childlike image, but blended them into a modern, more mature space.

Many childhood accessories were deemed must-haves. The beautiful dollhouse (pictured here) was moved to be in clear view upon entering the bedroom, but it is in direct line of sight from the bed. On a sparse bookshelf that needed a face lift, I placed memory after memory — awards and diplomas, teen photos, and Disney figurines, as well as favorite books — an arm’s reach away. They tie you into the past while marrying the present.

Directly over the bed, I chose a cross-stitch I had commissioned by artist DianaDidIt, available via Etsy. The colors and white-weathered square frame were formed to blend perfectly and are in balance with the multicolored floral throw pillows, cream bed skirt, and patterned cream comforter with burnt orange polka-dot sheets. The “color scape’’ is charming and welcoming.

In order to create multiple (but not too many) textures within the space, I chose a medium-pink crystal chandelier and an oval white shag rug to accentuate the bed frame and hardwood floors. Look for round or oval rugs to make a room feel more comfortable.

A small accessory shelf I found in the closet works perfectly when placed above the cottage-white night stand and light blue lamp. The displayed jewelry blends into the feel of the room without being obtrusive.

For standout quality staging and a memorable image, I added special touches: I hung her prom dress in front of the mirror on the closet door, placed an iconic Tiffany bag (accenting her tiara) on the bookshelf, and topped it off with a Le Meurice Hotel memoir over the bed from a memorable family trip to Paris.

French-press coffee? Macaron, anyone?

Adrian Bryce Diorio is the managing principal of Art of Staging Inc. Send questions to Address@globe.com and follow him on Instagram at @artofstaging.