Fairy-Tale Apartment Inspiration For a Modern Disney Princess

In the words of Cinderella, "A dream is a wish your heart makes." But what about dream homes? Because if Disney princesses had modern-day castles (aka apartments) of their own to decorate, they'd have tons of choices to make. From Snow White to Elsa, each Disney lady has a signature style that would undoubtedly come through in her decor choices . . . and we've visualized exactly what the end results would look like. Read on to see how your favorite princess would decorate her fairy-tale abode if she lived in this day and age — you might want to steal a few of her ideas!

Pocahontas
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Pocahontas

Pocahontas values nature and would definitely incorporate natural elements into her home. From furs to unstained wood, you'd better believe that this Powhatan princess would bring the outdoors into every room of her apartment! This doesn't mean steering clear of eye-catching prints and fun accessories, though — she'd paint decorate with all the colors of the wind.

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A view of the outdoors, a warm fireplace, and earthen elements make this bedroom a perfect fit for Pocahontas.

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This stony shower feels like bathing in the great outdoors. She'd love it!

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Sheepskin chairs pair perfectly with this large, colorful rug — Pocahontas would note that it contains all the colors of a warm sunset.

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With a view like this, the princess could use the earth and sky as her decorations.

Belle
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Belle

This brainy lady wants much more than a provincial life, but she'd still include rustic French decor elements in her modern-day apartment. Other must haves on Belle's list include space for books and pops of her favorite color, gold.

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While it's a bit small compared to her castle library, Belle would love reading in this loft's natural light.

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This ornate gilded mirror reflects wall art made of books. Belle would adore it!

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This throw looks rather beastly, don't you think?

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A cozy reading nook is a must for any book-lover.

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It's easy to say "be our guest" with a kitchen this large!

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Rustic elements and golden touches make this bedroom a perfect fit for the Beauty and the Best princess.

Mulan
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Mulan

A master of fluidity, Mulan would opt for gender-neutral decor in her home rather than overly feminine elements. She's also bold and fierce . . . which means making daring decorating choices like black paint on the walls!

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Mulan would definitely spring for a dark accent wall like this one!

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Gender-neutral decor doesn't mean avoiding patterns. These accent pillows would fit perfectly in the warrior princess's home.

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She hated bathing with an entire army of men during her time at war, so Mulan would be sure to set aside a tranquil space for her daily soak.

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Yep, we could definitely see Mulan rocking an all-black bedroom. "You don't meet a girl like that every dynasty!" Source: Ashley Batz via Oh Happy Day

Snow White
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Snow White

Snow White may be her name, but it's also a good description of her decor choices! This sweet, demure princess would opt for a minimalist theme with pops of color (red apple, anyone?) to liven up her apartment.

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Despite her troublesome history with apples, Snow White knows the value of good food styling.

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Snow White loves her forest friends, and she'd try to incorporate them into her modern-day apartment through fun knickknacks.

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The mirror on the wall is certain that this airy, white bedroom is the fairest of all.

Rapunzel
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Rapunzel

As we know from her tower bedroom in Tangled, Rapunzel is a huge fan of color! Her modern-day apartment would definitely boast plenty of lilac hues, art on the walls, and lots of natural light to allow for her favorite activities (reading and painting).

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Purple accents are just up Rapunzel's alley, and she'd love watching the floating lanterns from these huge windows.

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The purple and gold of this bathroom match her family's royal sigil.

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Who says doors have to be boring? Rapunzel would rather make her own colorblocked barn door than settle for something plain.

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The princess starts her day by reading a book (or two . . . or three), so she'd definitely have a cute bookshelf displayed in her home.

Ariel
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Ariel

She may want to be part of the human world, but there's no doubt that the sea would influence Ariel's home decor. Shades of seafoam and teal would be consistent throughout her modern-day castle, and an abundance of knickknacks (dinglehoppers, etc.) would line the former mermaid's shelves.

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The teal couch and mermaid-scale pillow in this airy living space would be a perfect fit for Ariel. Source: Laure Joliet for designlovefest

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The former mermaid would love this bright pop of seafoam green in her kitchen.

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Gadgets and gizmos aplenty would definitely line Ariel's mantel.

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In order to remember her undersea home, the mermaid princess might choose nautical accessories. Source: Ever and Anon Photography for The Everygirl

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Watercolor art prints like this one are a great way to bring the ocean indoors.

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Coral and aqua-blue elements might help Ariel feel less homesick in her modern-day apartment. Source: Ever and Anon Photography for The Everygirl

Jasmine
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Jasmine

Judging by Jasmine's palace bedroom in Aladdin, she'd have no trouble pulling off an eclectic, boho look in her modern-day home. Layered rugs, intricate tapestries, and bright colors would definitely dominate this princess's apartment.

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Jasmine had a huge balcony in her palace bedroom, so she'd definitely want an outdoor living space in her apartment.

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Gold and teal are her signature colors — why not decorate with them?

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This throw blanket looks a bit like a magic carpet, no?

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Her modern-day apartment might be a whole new world, but Jasmine would certainly maintain her signature eclectic decor style.

Tiana
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Tiana

This New Orleans princess works hard and has a love for cooking, so her main priority would be a fabulous kitchen. Given her froggy background, there would also be plenty of green in Tiana's decor scheme!

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A gorgeous kitchen and plenty of green? Tiana would adore this.

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Because she loves working with food, the frog princess might even like to decorate with it — this pineapple wallpaper would be a great choice.

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After a hard day at her restaurant, Tiana loves relaxing in a comfortable bed.

Aurora
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Aurora

This Sleeping Beauty may be royalty, but she has simple tastes thanks to her forest-cottage upbringing! Her main priority would be a cozy bed; the rest of Aurora's home would be understated and homey.

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Her fairy guardians could never choose between pink and blue . . . so Aurora would decorate with both! Source: Monica Wang for The Everygirl

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Simple elegance is the name of the game in Aurora's abode.

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This cozy space might remind the sleepy princess of her country-cottage upbringing.

Jane
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Jane

OK, OK . . . so Jane Porter isn't an official Disney princess, but she's queen of the jungle! This adventurous lady has an artistic side, a healthy appreciation for the wild, and a huge love of animals — all of which would come through in the Tarzan character's apartment.

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With entire walls made of windows, Jane could sketch wildlife right from her own living room.

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Wouldn't she love this jungle-print wallpaper?

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Bamboo furniture and large flora make this bedroom feel just like Tarzan's jungle.

Elsa
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Elsa

This Frozen queen isn't bothered by the cold, so an icy white-and-silver color palette would likely be her decor choice. Expect to see lots of marble in her modern-day ice castle!

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The color scheme might be icy, but this plush bed looks warm and cozy!

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What kind of princess can help decorating with her own lyrics? Source: Kimberly Genevieve for The Everygirl

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A white marble kitchen is so Elsa.

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Large windows and natural light would make the snow queen feel right at home during snowstorms.

Cinderella
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Cinderella

Aside from an ill-fated pink ball gown, Cinderella favors the color blue, so why not decorate with it? Gorgeous azure hues would undoubtedly grace every room in this princess's happily-ever-after home.

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There's no better place for Cinderella's heart to make a wish than in the comfort of a pillow-topped bed.

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The princess would enjoy the blue hues of this modern-day living room.

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The blue and mirrored elements of this room are just like Cinderella's ball gown and glass slipper!

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This gold bench is reminiscent of Cinderella's pumpkin carriage — she'd definitely include it in her modern-day castle.

Merida
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Merida

Bold and bright, this bow-wielding Scottish princess would incorporate all of her favorite things into a modern apartment: archery, family, and the outdoors.

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Merida would definitely choose a table large enough for family dinners, then she'd top it off with arrow accent pieces.

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The fiery princess learned to appreciate tapestry-making in Brave, and she'd definitely hang one of her own in an apartment. Source: A Beautiful Mess

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The green pattern of this wallpaper looks just like the Scottish wilderness where Merida and her mother bonded. Photo by Jeremy Ryan

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Arrows everywhere! Merida would have it no other way.