| Designing a kids bedroom can be an ultimately | | | | desert, an enchanted wood or even an under |
| fun and enjoyable process. The hardest part | | | | the sea theme. |
| of the decision making is to choose what type | | | | |
| of theme to opt for, with choices such as | | | | Space is predominately popular with boys |
| boating, castles, football, fairytale and | | | | although there are some budding young female |
| history the choices are literally endless. | | | | astronomers out there. Decorating the walls |
| Naturally any theme will mean matching | | | | and bed with pictures of the sun, moon and |
| furniture such as the bed, wardrobe and | | | | stars can be good, as can planets hanging |
| cupboards, creating a space that will be | | | | from the ceiling. |
| enjoyable and relaxing for kids. | | | | |
| | | | Animals are always a good option; adorning |
| Of vital importance is to include kids in the | | | | shelves with plenty of cuddly toys can make a |
| decision making process. As a parent it is | | | | room look like a zoo. |
| important to find out whether there is a | | | | |
| particular colour they like or a certain | | | | For a more simplistic theme utilise colours |
| thing they are into. Remember that kids are | | | | or even the entire spectrum. This type of |
| often susceptible to fads and hence kitting | | | | design is excellent as it can be easily |
| out the room in their favourite thing may be | | | | adapted as the child grows and tastes change. |
| inadvisable, in a month or so they may not | | | | |
| like Postman Pat or Thomas the Tank Engine. | | | | A movie or TV show theme is a good idea |
| Fundamentally it is advisable to keep the | | | | although care should be taken as tastes with |
| theme flexible, choosing a bed, and other | | | | this sort of thing change rapidly. As |
| furniture should reflect this flexibility at | | | | previously stated forking out for a bedroom |
| all times. | | | | adorned with the latest TV show can be |
| | | | expensive and soon disliked. |
| Additionally the theme will most likely have | | | | |
| to reflect gender roles. For instance a girl | | | | Sports are always popular amongst youngsters. |
| will be more attracted to a fairy or princess | | | | Naturally football or a favourite team can |
| bed and a boy will be more inclined to choose | | | | make a decent theme for a bedroom. There is |
| a bed and design that reflect a boat or | | | | even the opportunity to include pictures of |
| racing car. It is possible to adapt a theme | | | | the child's favourite player. |
| however for both genders, for instance a | | | | |
| medieval theme can support both boys and | | | | Fantasy themes can include pirate ship bed |
| girls, while the boys can have knights on the | | | | design or a farmyard and even a fairytale |
| walls, girls will like princesses and flowing | | | | wood or castle; even a boat bed for those who |
| fabrics. Once again including kids in this | | | | may want to be naval adventurers in future |
| process is the most advisable course of | | | | years. Ultimately the choice should be left |
| action when attempting to find a suitable | | | | to the kids. |
| design solution. | | | | |
| | | | These themes are just an idea of what is |
| If you are stuck for ideas on what type of | | | | possible. Through deliberation with the child |
| themes to go for here are a few pointers that | | | | creating a space that is liked by both parent |
| will help you in finding the perfect bedroom | | | | and kids is a very real and attainable |
| design: | | | | possibility. It does not have to stop there |
| | | | however, including children in the decorating |
| Nature is always popular with young kids, | | | | process will add to their love of a room and |
| this could be adapted to be a jungle or the | | | | help in making a space that is loved by all. |