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