| Kids bedrooms: they can be the joy or bane of an | | | | Pick furniture that you can use (comfortable chairs, |
| expectant parent. There is so much more to decide on | | | | etc.) that can either remain in the room when your son |
| than just picking out a crib and throwing some paint on | | | | or daughter is old or can be placed elsewhere in the |
| the nursery walls--especially if you intend to convert | | | | house. |
| that same nursery into a bedroom later on. | | | | Three: kids bedrooms are living proof against the |
| You have to think in terms of longevity as well as | | | | "expensive is best" mantra. You will quickly find that, no |
| practicality. That can be difficult considering the assault | | | | matter how high the price tag, items will go through the |
| of cute you are sure to face when searching for | | | | same wear and tear as their cheaper siblings. |
| items. But, there are ways to deal with that and create | | | | Buy sturdy, but inexpensive, pieces. You do not need |
| kids bedrooms from their first nurseries. You just need | | | | to stretch your budget. Buying secondhand or gently |
| to follow some simple tips. | | | | used items is just practical. |
| One: for kids bedrooms, as that is what they will | | | | Four: kids bedrooms are also proof that ideas can be |
| become in a few short years, you have to remember | | | | so much fun. With most of your household decorating, |
| that a theme is not carved in stone. It can't be. What | | | | you have to approach it with an adult view. |
| may be sweet for baby may not work on the six and | | | | After all, this is your home and you have to present it |
| up crowd. Try to find themes that are either easy to | | | | the best you can. With kids bedrooms, however, you |
| change (things that require less painting, furniture | | | | can let imagination gain equal ground with function. You |
| swapping, etc. and only really need to have the basic | | | | can use color and pattern to create something fun. |
| accessories fixed) or perhaps you should not even | | | | Everything from storage spaces to curtains can be |
| consider a theme at all. | | | | injected with life. For example, if you chose a lady bug |
| Since childrens' interests tend to sway, themes can | | | | theme for your little girls room, then you could use bold |
| become problematic. If you do go with one, choose | | | | red and black on the walls, and then turn the dresser |
| colors that age well (hot pink, for instance, may be | | | | (which will easily grow up with her as it is not some |
| unwelcome later on) and pick furniture that can go with | | | | miniature piece of wood) into a sleek black with hand |
| multiple ideas. | | | | painted insect knobs. These can be replaced later on |
| Two: in your kids bedrooms, remember the value of | | | | but should add the right amount of fun for a few |
| reusing items. Purchase items that can be converted | | | | years. |
| later on. A crib, for example, can become a daybed. | | | | Kids bedrooms can be done in an easy fashion if you |
| This saves you money. Also, remember that this is not | | | | remember these simple tips. They'll help you keep your |
| just kids bedrooms; you will be spending time there as | | | | sanity, and your budget, in tact. |
| well, especially when it is still a nursery. | | | | |