| The kids are going back to school, and you may be | | | | room. Find a great selection of toile fabrics in our online |
| wondering what to do with your free time now that | | | | fabric store. |
| you are not chauffeuring a car load of kids to | | | | Moon and Stars |
| swimming, baseball, etc. This is the perfect time to take | | | | For the did who loves astronomy, why not turn his or |
| on a new home project. Why not kick off the new | | | | her bedroom into a virtual solar system? |
| school year by redecorating the kids' bedrooms? | | | | Paint the ceiling midnight blue and affix glow-in-the-dark |
| Once you and your child have decided what theme to | | | | stars to the ceiling to represent the night sky. Embellish |
| use, you will be free to work without interruption while | | | | bookcases and toy boxes by using stencils of moon |
| the kids are away at school. Below are some ideas to | | | | and stars. Stand a telescope up near a window, not |
| use as decorating themes. | | | | only for show, but so your little one can also put it to |
| Ocean/Beach Theme | | | | use. Try using a midnight blue bedspread and |
| Create a tropical oasis by using a beach inspired | | | | star-shaped pillows for the bed. For the walls look for |
| theme that is perfect for a boy or girls room. Beginning | | | | astrological posters and framed art. If you are on a |
| with paint, you can create an ocean theme using | | | | budget, cut out moon and star shapes from cardboard |
| watery blues for the wall, sand colors on the floor, and | | | | and cover them with aluminum foil. |
| clouds in the sky (ceiling). You can also add a tropical | | | | Race Cars |
| wallpaper border or wall prints if you like. If you are on | | | | With a race car theme, think black and white |
| a budget, use stencils to make a seashell border along | | | | checkered flags, and the obvious--cars! Start by |
| the wall or door frame. You can also add your own | | | | painting the room a gray color and prepare to add |
| unique touches to the room:try placing a bowl of | | | | colored accessories. If you are feeling bold, paint one |
| seashells on the dresser, or using a hot glue fun to | | | | wall of the room in black and white checks. A car bed |
| affix small seashells to wooden frames creating | | | | would be a fun idea for a younger child, or use red, |
| tropical picture frames. Try propping a surfboard or a | | | | green, and yellow pillows to represent a traffic light. |
| life preserver up in the corner of the room. Add a | | | | Add some framed calendar photos or posters of race |
| splash of color by draping a colorful beach towel or | | | | cars to the walls. Use narrow shelving to display model |
| hawaiian lei around a bedpost or mirror. Look for a | | | | cars and car collections.If you can find some old |
| rattan rug or tiki torches to add a final touch to the | | | | hubcaps, these can be spray painted to look new and |
| room. | | | | make great wall decor. So race around and get that |
| Toile Theme | | | | room going! Zoom! |
| Perfect for girls of all ages, toile has made a big | | | | Retro Theme |
| comeback in the design world.Use bold toile fabrics to | | | | Go retro by introducing wild colors and unique decor to |
| create a sophisticated look for an older girl or use | | | | your child's room. Start by painting the walls a bright, |
| pastel colored toile fabrics for a softer look for | | | | fun color, or paint each wall a different complimenting |
| younger girls.There are several different styles and | | | | color. Add a colorful area rug to the floor and a vivid |
| colors of toile fabric and wallpaper to choose from. | | | | window treatment. If you are willing to splurge for new |
| Look for coordinating fabrics to do pillows, bedding, and | | | | furniture, go for a contemporary look. Add retro pieces |
| window treatments. White wicker furniture looks great | | | | such as lamps, wall shelves, and abstract art to bring |
| with toile, but if you are on a budget, try painting your | | | | everything together. There are endless colors and |
| old wooden furniture white. Add a bouquet of white | | | | ideas to use for a retro room. Browse through our |
| carnations or roses on the dresser to accent the | | | | retro fabric to find the perfect pattern to fit your child. |