| If you're cursed with the duty of redecorating your | | | | because she can! |
| tween's (in be-tween tot and teen) bedroom then you'll | | | | 5. Don't paint a permanent mural directly on the |
| want to definitely pay attention to the following list of | | | | bedroom wall. If you do, your tween is sure to get sick |
| Dos and Don'ts of Tween bedroom decorating. From | | | | of it in no time and you'll find yourself painting the wall |
| first hand experience I can tell you that if your child | | | | all over again. |
| doesn't like something you add to his or her bedroom, | | | | 6. Don't put wallpaper on the walls! As your tween hits |
| you'll never hear the end of it, so it's important to do it | | | | puberty her moods will change, her tastes will change |
| right the first time. | | | | and the last thing you'll want to do is have to change |
| I've put together this helpful list to keep you from | | | | that wall paper. It's not fun putting it up, but taking it |
| experiencing the long, drawn out sighs, eye rolls and | | | | down is even worse. Believe me...I know! |
| constant whining that I went through after painting my | | | | Tween Bedroom Decorating Dos |
| daughter's bedroom, what I thought would be, the | | | | 1. Do make sure to get plenty of storage units for the |
| perfect color yellow! Well, guess what? According to | | | | room including dresser, shelves, bookcase and bins. |
| her, it was the perfectly wrong color yellow. So, first on | | | | You'll need enough storage spots to fit all of her |
| my list of Dont's would have to be, NEVER, paint your | | | | clothes and accessories and then some. Remember, a |
| child's room bright yellow! | | | | tween is always accumulating more and more things, |
| I started with the list of Dont's because it's always | | | | so going overboard with storage isn't a bad idea. |
| important to know what not to do first, and then you | | | | 2. Do get a decorative hamper that adds appeal to the |
| can make a list of what To Do second. I hope this | | | | room because you'll want to keep the hamper out in |
| helps with your tween's bedroom design and your | | | | the open, so your child remembers to use it. If you hide |
| quest for picking the right kids furniture, kids | | | | the hamper in the closet then you'll quickly realize, by |
| accessories, wall colors and more. | | | | the pile of dirty clothes on the floor, that the old |
| Tween Bedroom Decorating Dont's! | | | | saying...out if sight, out of mind...is definitely true. Keeping |
| 1. Don't choose flimsy kids furniture because from | | | | the hamper in plain sight, with the top open or off, |
| tween years on your child's activity level and play | | | | makes it easy for your child to toss dirty laundry in, |
| dates will both increase, causing more wear and tear | | | | instead of tossing it around the room. |
| on her bedroom furniture than you can possibly | | | | 3. Do remember to get a large garbage can for the |
| imagine. Get kids furniture from a reputable company | | | | bedroom because tweens definitely can make their |
| with top brands and quality pieces, so you're sure the | | | | share of messes. If the garbage can is too small then |
| furniture will last into the teens and beyond. | | | | your tween's bedroom floor will become the garbage |
| 2. Don't decorate alone. Make sure to ask your tween | | | | dump. |
| for lots of input. Ask questions like: what type of kids | | | | 4. Do add some creative seating to the space for |
| furniture she wants, what activities she'll do in her room, | | | | when her friends or siblings come to visit. This can be |
| what items will she want to keep organized and | | | | in the form of bean bag chairs, kid's chairs or even a |
| stored and what color scheme would make her the | | | | window seat with cushion and storage bins |
| happiest. Remember, your tween's happiness is what | | | | underneath. You might even want to add some soft |
| you're really trying to enhance, by enhancing the | | | | pillows on top to create the perfect reading or |
| bedroom decor. | | | | nap-time nook. |
| 3. Don't choose a bed without assessing your child's | | | | 5. Do get a variety of lighting for the space. If your kid |
| nighttime mood. If your child tends to be scared at night | | | | is a reader then figure out where she'll read and make |
| and is currently in a low bed, you might consider getting | | | | sure to include ample reading light in that spot. If she |
| a loft bed to make her feel more secure. If your child is | | | | reads in bed, then attach a light near the headboard. If |
| a reader, you should consider a bed with a bookcase | | | | she reads in a chair then place one of your furniture |
| headboard for keeping her favorite literature close by. | | | | pieces close by to hold a reading lamp on top. |
| Choosing the right bed for your child is very important! | | | | 6. Do allow your tween to make all final decisions on |
| Take your time and ask her many questions before | | | | kids furniture choices, wall art, wall colors, bedding sets, |
| picking her sleep space. | | | | kids chairs, lighting and storage needs. Ultimately, your |
| 4. Don't buy kids furniture that can't be moved around | | | | child is going to be the one who spends time in her |
| the room because from tweens to teens your child is | | | | room, so it needs to suit her tastes, personality and |
| sure to request some furniture rearrangements...just | | | | satisfy her needs. |