(ARA) We all need a space of our own, no matter our age.
Children can thrive when there is a place in their home that
nurtures their imaginations and their sense of belonging.
But the children's furniture and home décor industry
is a multi-billion dollar business with such a staggering
variety of choices that parents may feel overwhelmed. You may
be tempted to let your child live with white walls and beige
carpet until he is old enough to tackle the redecorating on his
own. But a few of the same principals and techniques designers
use can help you create a room your child will love.
Consider how the room will be used - Children's bedrooms
have become multipurpose, like most spaces in our homes. It's
likely your child not only sleeps in her room, but plays and
does homework there as well. While a bed is the essential focus
of any bedroom, keep in mind that you may need to incorporate
play space, a study area and maybe even a seating area into the
room as well.
Get your child involved - By the time they've mastered
speech, most kids are able to tell you what they like and don't
like. How involved your child can be in the decorating process
will depend on his age and level of development. A toddler may
be able to tell you he likes blue but purple is "yucky." An
elementary school child may be able to express a preference for
a theme or style of bed. A high school student can be fully
involved in the planning and execution of her room remodel.
When it comes to a theme, keep compromise in mind -
Maybe your child wants an underwater theme like the one he saw
on a home improvement show, complete with the prow of a
pirate's ship mounted on one wall. You, however, want something
that will grow with him and not break the bank - or your back -
to accomplish. Compromise is needed and can be as easy as
placing a wallpaper mural of a sailing ship on one wall of your
child's room.
Adapt current design trends - Wallpaper murals are a hot
design trend, with many home improvement shows using them to
create focal points or accents in nearly every room of the
house. They're a great option for a children's room because
they're easy to install and offer thousands of images that will
fit virtually any design theme you choose. Lowes home
improvement stores across the nation sell kid-friendly
wallpaper murals by Environmental Graphics for under $100.
Designs range from the sports themed like the stands of a
baseball stadium as seen from the field, to jungle animals and
underwater seascapes. To learn more and view kid-friendly mural
options, visit a Lowe's store near you.
Designing a child's room can be fun for the whole family,
and a great way to spend some quality time with your child.
Following these basic principles can help ensure the experience
will be rewarding, and the room something your child will love
for years to come.
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