| When it comes to decorating a child's room, | | | | Decorating boys bedrooms with insect-laden |
| your approach should be much different from | | | | fabrics for curtains and other linens is a |
| decorating an adult bedroom. | | | | winner with most guys. If he has a favorite |
| | | | insect-character super hero, select colors |
| For kids, their bedroom is where they play | | | | that match the super hero’s outfit. |
| games, read, listen to music, day-dream, or | | | | You could even make a matching pair of |
| just go to be alone sometimes. So use these | | | | pajamas for your child to wear. Be warned |
| eight strategies to help create a space that | | | | though, he’ll want to wear them all |
| will make you both happy: | | | | day long. |
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| 1. Talk to your child. Find out what | | | | Against a wall or in a corner in boys |
| activities and fantasies he or she enjoys; | | | | bedrooms, you can hang any inexpensive netted |
| what their favorite color is; and what's | | | | material in a basic cotton knit. |
| unique about their personality that a theme | | | | |
| could be built around. | | | | This provides the perfect lofty perch for any |
| | | | cherished insect-type super hero character. |
| 2. Allow your child to help. Let them have a | | | | |
| say about colors, fabrics, and how they want | | | | Out-of-This World Ideas for Boys Bedrooms. |
| to display their collectibles. | | | | (For the guy who loves exploring far-away |
| | | | places.) |
| 3. Make the room multi-functional. Since | | | | |
| children use their room for many activities | | | | Whether your child dreams of soaring through |
| besides sleeping, it should have several | | | | space or diving in oceans, you can create an |
| different zones, such as a play area, reading | | | | original décor that matches his dreams. |
| area, and entertainment area. | | | | |
| | | | Paint the walls blue for either of these |
| 4. Make storage a priority. Try shelving, | | | | themes in boys bedrooms you choose. Think |
| large decorative wicker baskets, plastic | | | | medium blue as the starting point. For space |
| see-through containers, and closets that | | | | themes, you’ll want to radiate towards |
| contain plenty of shelving and racks. | | | | darker shades. With aquatic themes, |
| | | | you’ll want to go towards the opposite |
| 5. Keep window treatments simple. Avoid long | | | | end of the color spectrum and user lighter |
| draperies. Shades, blinds, and shorter | | | | shades. |
| curtains are safer choices. The fabric should | | | | |
| be versatile, and patterns should be repeated | | | | Little girl's love to spend time in their |
| in other items in the room, such as in | | | | bedrooms. It's a place all of their own. A |
| pillows, quilts, lampshades, bed ruffles, | | | | place where they can not only sleep, but |
| etc. | | | | dream. What better way to help your child's |
| | | | dreams come true then by surrounding them |
| 6. Choose the right lighting. A | | | | with their favorite things! Decorating your |
| child’s room should include both task | | | | child’s bedroom can be both a fun and |
| lighting for homework and reading, and | | | | rewarding experience for both of you. Here |
| soothing light for quieter times. A | | | | are five simple tips to get you started in |
| nightlight is also important. | | | | the right direction: |
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| 7. Use wallpaper or paint (if it is allowed | | | | Listen |
| in your lease) to add color and texture. You | | | | |
| can apply whimsical borders along the top | | | | The most important factor is to hear your |
| edges of the walls, and clouds or stars on | | | | child's ideas; after all it is "her" room you |
| the ceiling. Make sure walls are washable, so | | | | are decorating! Have her sit down and make a |
| if you are using paint, choose a semi-gloss | | | | list of her favorite things from toys to |
| or gloss finish. Kids love bright colors, but | | | | television programs. Would she like to have a |
| you should limit any strong color to only one | | | | themed bedroom? Or would she like to utilize |
| wall. | | | | her favorite colors as a canvas for a |
| | | | potpourri of decor? |
| 8. Allow your child to select the design | | | | |
| theme. Here are just a few: firehouse fun | | | | Recycle |
| room, starry night, angels, rainbows, | | | | |
| unicorns, baseball, a bedroom for a princess, | | | | Make use of what is already in place. You |
| underwater scenery, outer space, race cars, | | | | will be amazed at how you can turn items |
| airplanes, trains, jungle motifs, wizards and | | | | already in her bedroom into something new! If |
| dragons, and dinosaurs. | | | | her dresser has an attached mirror, remove it |
| | | | from the dresser base and place a new mirror |
| Decorating with your child offers a great | | | | directly to the wall. Change dresser knobs |
| opportunity to display your playful side, | | | | and pulls. Flip posters around and let her |
| while doing some memorable family bonding, so | | | | draw her own masterpiece. Paint bedroom doors |
| have fun with it! | | | | for a new bold look. Purchase a duvet cover |
| | | | for a quick bedding change. |
| Decorating boys bedrooms with licensed | | | | |
| characters and themes is an easy but | | | | Think Ahead |
| expensive option. While most children do have | | | | |
| a preferred character or theme that they | | | | Like the seasons change, so does your child's |
| would enjoy having in their rooms, there are | | | | likes and dislikes. As a parent you may have |
| more affordable ways to achieve a similar | | | | obtained a "feel†for this. Take this |
| desired result. | | | | in account when decorating. Also, ask |
| | | | yourself if she will still love the hand |
| Without naming names or infringing upon any | | | | painted mural of the fairy's garden a few |
| boys bedrooms copyrights or trademarks this | | | | months from now. Will she love the pink |
| budget-friendly collection of ideas can help | | | | carpet when she is a teen? Explore less |
| you create an absolutely awesome | | | | permanent options such as wall stick ups, |
| children’s décor. It has been | | | | framed art, and accent rugs. |
| compiled especially to offer easy | | | | |
| do-it-yourself, affordable decorating | | | | Simple Impact |
| solutions for boys bedrooms ... with all of | | | | |
| the neatest features in boys bedrooms that | | | | You can make a dramatic change by just adding |
| guys appreciate. | | | | splashes of color and texture. Add accent |
| | | | pillows and throws to bedding. Hang throws |
| Basics in Boys Bedroom Ideas | | | | and tapestry from the wall. Change window |
| | | | treatments. Throw down accent rugs for quick |
| Most boys will easily embrace decorating | | | | impact. |
| ideas that are a little different or not | | | | |
| mass-produced as long as they include similar | | | | Have Fun |
| colors and concepts. He’ll feel good | | | | |
| about having something original and special | | | | Spending time with your child decorating her |
| that’s goes beyond the expected boys | | | | room should be fun. Explore each other's |
| bedrooms ideas. | | | | creative side by creating artwork, bulletin |
| | | | boards, and other decor crafts together. |
| This will encourage him to appreciate the | | | | Throw a bedroom-makeover party for her and |
| idea of being an individual, different and | | | | her friends. They can each make a decor item |
| unique from anyone else in the world. | | | | for the room. |
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| Beyond-the-box ideas in boys bedrooms. (For | | | | These are just a few of the many tips and |
| the guy who loves things that creep and | | | | ideas to incorporate when beginning your |
| crawl.) | | | | decorating adventure. You’ll be sure |
| | | | to come up with plenty of your own by |
| To adults, a bug is a bug is a bug, no | | | | project’s end. Make sure and jot them |
| further classification required. Boys know | | | | down for next time. Yes, there will be next |
| bugs like girls know shoes. | | | | time! |
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