| If you're thinking of re-decorating your child's bedroom, | | | | and which way round to put the bed will be examples |
| you should involve them right at the beginning with the | | | | of some of the challenges that they face. Indeed |
| planning stage and make them responsible for ensuring | | | | which bed to plump for: single, double, bunk, cabin or for |
| that their room is redecorated to their taste and style. | | | | those with absolutely no space issues - the ultimate |
| That way, not only will they appreciate just how much | | | | king-size - will also be another choice they must |
| effort and money is required to get their room the | | | | consider, under your wise guidance of course! |
| way they like it, they'll also keep it in pristine condition. | | | | They can also learn some valuable financial skills by |
| Well, maybe that's hoping a little too much, but getting | | | | being set a budget for the entire project, and planning |
| them involved is a positive step on the road to learning | | | | skills will be advanced by giving them a timescale within |
| valuable life lessons such as responsibility and | | | | which they must complete the makeover. When it |
| independence. | | | | comes to buying the necessary bits and pieces you |
| By getting your children to draft the plans for their | | | | can either drag them down to the local shops or give |
| bedrooms you'll help stimulate their imagination and | | | | them the alternative of sourcing their own furniture, |
| enthusiasm as they realise that they can shape their | | | | curtains and bedding accessories online. Chances are |
| own living environment. Of course, you might have to | | | | they'll go for the latter option, especially if they are |
| temper their demands a little; turning their bedroom into | | | | teenagers, as that involves by far the least effort! |
| a simulated space station or pony's stable might be a | | | | So, if you are at a stage where one of more of your |
| step too far, but you'll both have fun deciding what is | | | | kid's bedrooms is in need of a touch of redecoration or |
| acceptable and what is affordable. | | | | they've simply outgrown their existing furniture and |
| You'll also help your children develop their spatial | | | | decor, then get them involved. It will be a rewarding |
| awareness and planning skills as they soon realise that | | | | exercise for both you and them, and what's more |
| they have to find furniture to fit their room, as the other | | | | they'll end up living in a room for which they have |
| way round is really not an option! Making the best use | | | | decided the decor. You never know, they may even |
| of those little nooks and crannies for storage space | | | | take more pride in its appearance; you can only hope! |