| are a few tips to help you get started with | | | | the room belonging o them. If they have a |
| decorating your child's room. The best part about | | | | collection you should set up shelves or a |
| this is that your child can help you do it this time | | | | bookcase to keep the items organized. Collage |
| around, unlike when they were yet to be born or | | | | picture frames are a good way of keeping their |
| an infant. So this can be a fun project you can do | | | | personal photos organized and displayed. A toy |
| together! | | | | chest with the child’s name will keep the |
| 1. Wall colors should be determined after you | | | | toys in place…at least sometimes. Be sure |
| purchase the bedspread set. This is because it is | | | | the chest has a non-dropping lid to keep little |
| easier to mach the material to the color; than the | | | | fingers safe. |
| color to the material. Select a new color to paint | | | | 5. Create a comfort zone area in the room for |
| the walls, a color that your child likes and is from | | | | hanging out and reading or playing games. Think |
| the material. If you have a strong objection to it, | | | | about using big pillows, plush or inflatable chairs, |
| though, negotiate with perhaps a lighter version of | | | | anything your child might enjoy to sit on and |
| that color, or limiting their color choice to only one | | | | relaxing in. You'll also want to conveniently have |
| wall. | | | | some books placed within their arm'sreach. If you |
| You can always use simple faux finishes and get | | | | have a teenager, they'll likely want to have |
| the child to help if they are old enough. Sponging | | | | another seating space for you or their friends to |
| and ragging are the simplest to accomplish and | | | | use. |
| require little skill. Another choice is wallpaper; but | | | | 6. Purchasing furniture. His is where you will need |
| you will have to sort thorough many books with | | | | to think smartly. If your child ids young you will |
| your child to find something you both like. | | | | want to purchase good quality furniture; but make |
| 2. Lighting is important and you need to decide | | | | sure it is something that can be used throughout |
| the type necessary. If you have a desk for | | | | your child’s older years. Having kid |
| homework you will need a bright enough light for | | | | furniture doesn’t help when the child gets |
| reading. You should also consider a ceiling fixture | | | | older and you have to go out and purchase new |
| for added lighting. Keep a night light with a low | | | | pieces. So; be a savvy shopper. |
| wattage bulb in case it is necessary to keep it | | | | Also; be sure to anchor tall pieces of furniture to |
| light throughout the night. Kids of all ages enjoy | | | | the walls if you have a young climber. It is easy |
| mood lighting and other lighting effects such as | | | | for a piece to topple over and seriously hurt your |
| disco lights, statues or flowers with light effects, | | | | child. Furniture anchors can be found a most home |
| and glow in the dark items. | | | | center stores or even at the furniture dealer. |
| 3. Bedspreads are the finishing touch in a room. | | | | 7. Window treatments should be a mach to the |
| Your child may be into sports or celebrity items | | | | bedding if possible or you can find the dominant |
| and this can be costly as their desires change and | | | | color as use it for the treatments. Horizontal blinds |
| you have to start looking for their new phase of | | | | or shades work the best; but be sure to shorten |
| favorite sports or music groups. Of course; you | | | | the cord on the blinds so young children |
| should always buy when there are sales; just in | | | | won’t get tangled and hurt themselves. |
| case that happens. | | | | 8. Be sure to have fun and make your child part |
| 4. Younger children like to have items in their | | | | of the decorating. This will give them pride and |
| room personalized. This gives them a sense of | | | | the feeling of accomplishment. |