Kids Bedroom

July 29, 2008 admin No comments

Kids Bedroom

Try These Decorating Tips For Kids Bedrooms

Kids bedrooms: they can be the joy or bane of an expectant parent. There is so much more to decide on than just picking out a crib and throwing some paint on the nursery walls--especially if you intend to convert that same nursery into a bedroom later on.

You have to think in terms of longevity as well as practicality. That can be difficult considering the assault of cute you are sure to face when searching for items. But, there are ways to deal with that and create kids bedrooms from their first nurseries. You just need to follow some simple tips.

One: for kids bedrooms, as that is what they will become in a few short years, you have to remember that a theme is not carved in stone. It can't be. What may be sweet for baby may not work on the six and up crowd. Try to find themes that are either easy to change (things that require less painting, furniture swapping, etc. and only really need to have the basic accessories fixed) or perhaps you should not even consider a theme at all.

Since childrens' interests tend to sway, themes can become problematic. If you do go with one, choose colors that age well (hot pink, for instance, may be unwelcome later on) and pick furniture that can go with multiple ideas.

Two: in your kids bedrooms, remember the value of reusing items. Purchase items that can be converted later on. A crib, for example, can become a daybed. This saves you money. Also, remember that this is not just kids bedrooms; you will be spending time there as well, especially when it is still a nursery.

Pick furniture that you can use (comfortable chairs, etc.) that can either remain in the room when your son or daughter is old or can be placed elsewhere in the house.

Three: kids bedrooms are living proof against the "expensive is best" mantra. You will quickly find that, no matter how high the price tag, items will go through the same wear and tear as their cheaper siblings.

Buy sturdy, but inexpensive, pieces. You do not need to stretch your budget. Buying secondhand or gently used items is just practical.

Four: kids bedrooms are also proof that ideas can be so much fun. With most of your household decorating, you have to approach it with an adult view.

After all, this is your home and you have to present it the best you can. With kids bedrooms, however, you can let imagination gain equal ground with function. You can use color and pattern to create something fun.

Everything from storage spaces to curtains can be injected with life. For example, if you chose a lady bug theme for your little girls room, then you could use bold red and black on the walls, and then turn the dresser (which will easily grow up with her as it is not some miniature piece of wood) into a sleek black with hand painted insect knobs. These can be replaced later on but should add the right amount of fun for a few years.

Kids bedrooms can be done in an easy fashion if you remember these simple tips. They'll help you keep your sanity, and your budget, in tact.

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What is the theme that you have for your kids bedroom --?

I know a lot of people like using Hockey teams but what do your kids have?

Well my boys room I had painted a really nice blue and the ceiling kind of white clouds amongst the blue with a nice sea border going all around. It's serene and it kind of matched the Harry Potter theme we had going there for a while. It's full of hockey photos now that some of the players have given him and of course the Tie Domi shirt! ;~) And a friend who works above the stadium is always giving them hockey everything, so of course their bedding etc. is all hockey. At least it matched when we transfered from one them to the other! LOL

My daughter's room is a nice purple. I made her curtains out of a shimmery silkey purple fabric and hot glued butterflies all over it. I hung hand made thingeys, little mirrors and coloured glass and beads on a fish line kind of thing, looks awesome, and I made bows out of huge ribbons and hotglued fake flowers to make some pretty decorations over the valance. Her closet I made thick velour curtains to hide the doors, with hanging things from the rod on them too...so her room is really girly with pinks and whites and purples everywhere on her wall. She has the cutest bedding and rugs etc. and of course---the purple netting around her bed. That is covered with silver shimmery stars!

Don't even ask about my bedroom...it's still as it was when we first got here! LOL