Decorating for Children...
Anything goes in children’s rooms. This is where the rules of decorating
get broken – or at least a little bent. Let your imagination soar.
Children feel more comfortable in rooms that reflect their interests and
personality. Get them involved in the decorating process and help them
create a world of their very own. Avoid "theme" rooms that will need to
be updated every 2-3 years. As they grow, you can easily update the look
of the room by simply changing colors and accessories. Children pack a
whole lot of living in their rooms – it’s more than just a place to
sleep – it’s where they play, study and create, so adequate storage is a
must.
For rooms with staying power, adaptable furnishings will serve you well.
Cribs that convert to a toddlers bed or daybed, a changing table that
serves as additional shelving for books or stuffed animals and armoires
that make the switch from storing clothes and games to housing a TV,
stereo and video games, will take them from babyhood through their teen
years.
Window treatments should let in lots of light. If choosing shades or
blinds, select styles with safety cords. Keep rooms tidy by using a
comforter that can be easily make up by little ones and teens alike,
instead of layers of blankets. Let teenagers express their creativity by
re-finishing (with decoupage or paint) inexpensive tag sale finds.
Give your child lots of display space for toys, books, trophies and
stuffed animals. Accessorizing the room with your child’s favorite
treasures will naturally infuse the space with color and texture. Adorn
walls with a rotation of framed children’s art, nursery rhyme
illustrations or shadow boxes filled with collectibles. Give ordinary
plain-jane lamps a face-lift by embellishing shades with bits of ribbon
or trim.
Decorating a child’s room is fun – become a child again yourself and see
where your imagination takes you.
Kimberly Merritt
Beautiful Living Interiors
603-924-7324 phone/fax
IDS, I.R.I.S.
