| Where to Begin Decorating your Kid's Bedroom? | | | | I've picked a theme now what? |
| I would begin with a main color. Talk to your child and | | | | Okay, you have a theme. Now you want to pick items |
| involve them in picking out their favorite colors. If they | | | | that reflect that theme. The main interest would be the |
| are too young (or you know you won't like any color | | | | bedding. The first thing you see when you walk in a |
| they choose) give them a choice of three colors that | | | | bedroom is the bed, and you want it to look inviting. |
| you like and let them decide which one of the three | | | | Once you have the bedding I would add a few |
| they like best. By giving them a choice and going with | | | | accessories as your budget permits. Curtains are a |
| their favorite color you are validating them and | | | | fast room brightener along with window valances. You |
| teaching them to make decisions at the same time. | | | | don't have to buy everything at once. Add a themed |
| Also, the finished result may be treated with a little | | | | rug that coordinates with the bedding, or a themed wall |
| more care and consideration then if they were not | | | | border that accents the bedding. Design for fun and |
| involved in the decision making. | | | | practicality and keep decorations simple and easy to |
| What kind of paint do I use in painting my children's | | | | look after. You will also want to make sure whatever |
| bedroom? | | | | you buy is child-safe and does not have sharp edges |
| Kids can be hard on rooms so you will want to use a | | | | and are unbreakable. Kids need a lot of storage space, |
| paint that is durable, and easy to clean. I have found | | | | so you may want to add extra shelves in their |
| that semi-gloss or high gloss paint is the easiest to | | | | bedroom and closets. Finding containers, storage units |
| clean. Flat paint tends to rub off when trying to clean it, | | | | and baskets for your child to put their books, shoes |
| so I would stay away from that. | | | | and playthings will help keep the newly decorated |
| After the painting is done what's next? | | | | bedroom neat and orderly. Also, having hooks on the |
| After the painting is done, the walls looks great but you | | | | back of closet doors will help keep coats off the floor. |
| still have the same ole' curtains, rugs, and bedding. To | | | | Summary |
| spark up the room I would recommend looking at kids | | | | Begin decorating by involving your child in picking the |
| bedding and accessories in timeless designs that will | | | | colors and theme of their bedroom. Use good |
| freshen up the look of any kids bedroom. Again I | | | | semi-gloss or high gloss paint for easy cleaning. |
| would take into consideration your child's interests and | | | | Replace your kids bedding and curtains and add |
| favorite colors and let them help you come up with a | | | | accessories that coordinate with the theme of the |
| theme. I recommend staying away from the TV | | | | bedroom. Remember by creating a special room for |
| characters and movie based bedding as it becomes | | | | your child you are creating memories for a lifetime! |
| obsolete as soon as a new motion picture or new | | | | Your child is your biggest investment, make it a |
| character becomes popular. | | | | memorable one. |