Designing a Child's Bedroom

Children's bedrooms are special. They are spaces in which children retreat. A Place where they should feel comfortable. When decorating a child's room keep in mind the long-term growth of your child. The room should transition as your child does. Here are a few things to help you personalize and make your child's bedroom transitional.

First pick a color scheme for the room. Start with a wall color that will complement one or two other colors. One idea is to use a neutral tone or a light shade on the walls. If you paint your walls use a durable paint that is washable. Wallpaper should also be easy to clean. Your choice should be something that can survive a hand print or two.

The other color choices should be used in fabrics, accessories, or even trim and doors. Bedding, curtains, and furniture colors should flow nicely together with the wall color and accessories. All upholstery and fabrics should be washable cotton or cotton blends. You can find products such as area rugs, wallpaper, curtains, or blinds at www.decoratetoday.com. Mixing solids with stripes, checks, polka dots, and other small prints are very popular. However, you can always be unique and choose your own color schemes to personalize the space. Try picking your colors off a color card you get at the paint store that way you are staying in the same color tones. For example, you could use a light color off the top of the paint card for the walls and a darker tone two or three shades down the card for the accessories.

Thinking ahead about what your child will need in a few years will help you design the room. A good design will adapt to your child as they grow. Choosing furniture that can transition and that is durable is a must in a good design. Try to avoid age specific products and design motifs. These kinds of products will eventually require replacement in a few years. Buying high quality items that are durable is a good long lasting choice. This will ensure you actually save money in the future. Two good websites to check out for children's bedroom furniture are www.everythingfurniture.com and www.allchildrensfurniture.com.

If you have an option on flooring choose a wear resistant one. Keep in mind floors that can endure spills, scuffs, and even crayon marks. You can even buy washable throw rugs to add extra softness to floors. Safety features like plug covers for electrical outlets and other safety items should be implemented. A great child's bedroom is personalized, transitional, comfortable, durable and safe.

Sources:

www.everythingfurniture.com
www.allchildrensfurniture.com
www.decoratetoday.com
http://interiordec.about.com/od/childrensrooms/Kids_Rooms.htm