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Six Ideas For Decorating Kids Rooms
by Lee Dobbins

When it comes to decorating a kids room there is a different approach that should be used compared to that of decorating an adults. It is preferable that the kid's room should reflect their own unique personality and not that of the parent.

For many kid's their room is the place where they read, play games, listen to music, display or hide those prized collections of bugs etc., that they have, as well as to day dream or just to be on their own. So by using the six points below you will be able to decorate a kid's room that will make both of you happy.

1. Why not talk to your child first. Find out what activities or games it is they particularly enjoy and what there favourite colours are then you can build the theme around their own unique personality. It is vital that you work any interests they have into the room design as this will make them feel comfortable, happy and safe.

2. Allow your child to help with the decorating, especially relating to colours and materials for the room as well as how they would like to display any particular items that they have. But it is important that the design should be flexible enough to be able to change with the child's every changing tastes, needs and desires.

3. Since most children use their bedrooms not just for sleeping, but for other things as well it is important if at all possible to set up several different zones within the room. If at all possible allow for a play area and an area to be with their friends (equip it with a radio/CD player or TV/VCR) as well as an area where they can sit quietly and read. You may even decide to put up a display area using either a wall or corkboard with their favourite photos and artwork on it and don't forget the all important shelving for them to display items that they have collected as well as trophies that they have won along with anything else they want to show off.

4. It is important to reduce the clutter in a child's room and you could do this by using shelving, large baskets (wicker ones), plastic see through boxes and have closets/wardrobes that have plenty of shelf and rack space inside.

5. When looking to decorate the windows keep the designs simple. Use shades, blinds or short curtains and make sure the fabric is versatile and the designs complement other items in the room such as the bedding, lampshades etc.

6. It is important to include both a functional light (homework and reading) as well as a more soothing form of lighting. If you need to include a nightlight especially for children who have problems with the dark and as a safety aspect, so that they can find their way easily to the bathroom during the night if they need to.

As you will soon see by allowing your child to have an opportunity to assist in the decoration of their room not only helps to display your youthful side but gives you the chance to do some family bonding with that child. However, remember to have fun when decorating and even though the design that your child has chosen may seem strange, there are ways that you can reach a good compromise.

Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.bedroom-designs-and-decorations.com where you can get more ideas on decorating kids rooms.

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5 Great Space Saving Tips for Kids Rooms
y Heidi Neufeld

Space Saving Tip #1 - Peg Boards

For all of those toys in your childs room that don't really have a place to call home, a creative way to save space and eliminate clutter is to purchase an inexpensive peg board. Paint it the accent colour of your childs' room and then neatly hang all those odds and ends. Examples may be things such as barbie accessories or stuffed animals that seem to be all over the place. For smaller items, find a cloth tote bag, place items inside and then hang on pegs. For stuffed animals, you could also use a tote bag to put them all in or you could hang some individually that have some type of neck collar or tag. This colorful peg board becomes an attractive piece on your childs wall, allowing them to see all their toys and have an easier time choosing what they'd like to play with. Another great thing to hang up would be sports equipment. Baseball bats, baseball gloves, hats, etc.

Space Saving Tip #3 - Storage Crates

Fully maximizing the space in your childs' room means trying to find furniture that serves multi-purposes. A great example of this is to get a wooden crate, 4 caster wheels, a small piece of plywood or particle board and a piece of fabric that accents the room. Attach caster wheels to bottom of crate. Then have plywood cut to the opening size of the crate. Next wrap top of plywood with the fabric, using a stapler to fasten to the underside of the plywood. If you would like a more cushioned top, first wrap with a medium thickness foam before fastening fabric.

There you have it. A perfect storage place for toys or puzzles or books and also a little seat. If you like, you can paint the wooden crate to match the room.

Space Saving Tip #3 - Simple Mug Rack

A simple mug rack -- hung low in the child's room -- can serve as a hitching post for miscellaneous possessions, such as belts, hats, necklaces, and gloves. A great place to hang the rack would be on the back of or behind the bedroom door. Belts, hats, ect are neatly organized but out of sight.

Space Saving Tip #4 - Covered Toy Boxes

If you're in the market for a good-size stuff holder, steer clear of the uncovered toy boxes you'll come across in many stores -- they just collect dust in addition to an unsightly jumble of toys and books that eventually spills onto the floor. Choose clear plastic boxes with snap-on lids -- they allow your children to see what's inside. They also make great space maximizers, since most are stackable.

Space Saving Tip #5 - Kid Friendly Storage

Consider purchasing open-front stackable bins that will keep toys off the floor where they might cause someone to trip, yet let kids retrieve playthings without assistance. Stackable units are a blessing if your child has more toys than one bin can hold.

Tow toys that don't get daily use in a large plastic box. Because kids can always keep an eye on the contents, they probably won't protest. Stash boxes of second-string toys in the back of a closet or under a bed.

Consider an attractive toy chest to house frequently used toys. It can also be a sturdy seat for parents to sit on while helping kids get dressed in the morning. But make sure the chest has a lightweight or removable lid that won't slam down and hurt a child.

Shallow wicker baskets -- the kind adults use to sort mail -- are equally efficient for storing toy soldiers, action figures, and stray dinosaurs. For added kid appeal, purchase baskets in bright, eye-popping colors.

Heidi Neufeld is the owner of a successful retail store, American Kids Bedding, specializing in baby nursery bedding, boys bedding, and little girls bedding.

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10 Tips For Decorating Kids Bedrooms

Author: Lee Dobbins

There comes a time when your child is no longer a baby that the nursery room decor simply won't do. Your child needs a place that he can call his own and which reflects his or her emerging personality.

Kids rooms should be fun as well as comforting and relaxing. When you set out to decorate your childs room, ask them what they like and incorporate some of their favorite themes and colors into the room. At the same time, it might be wise to keep an eye on the future and know that their tastes will change and if you make your decor flexible enough the room can last into your childs teens.

Here's some tips on decorating kids bedrooms:

1. Use colorful curtains and accents. Show your child some curtain selections and ask them what they would like to see no the windows. Try to stick to bright colored window treatments as these will help the room to look sharper and cleaner.

Adding a valance can help define the opening of the window and lessen bright overhead light from coming in at the top of the windows. It also opens up the window so the room can be lit evenly during the day. Add a colorful or themed shade for privacy at night.

2. Consider using your childs toys as wall decor. This can serve two purposes - as decoration and to save on storage space. You can create hooks to hang larger toys and add shelves to display the smaller ones. Now if you can only get your kids to put them away!

3. You can always add paintings and prints in strategic places but make sure they are appropriate to the room. If you can afford it, consider having a wall or room mural painted on the walls in your childs favorite theme such as a magical forest, sports or race cars.

4. Decorate with photos of your childs most fondest memories. Family pictures of fun vacations or photos of your child on a day of achievement can add a personal touch to his or her room.

5. Depending on the age of your child, consider adding lifelike statues of his or her favorite cartoon characters or super heroes. This can add a bit of whimsy and make the decor unique.

6. Plants always add softness to any room and live plants help to clean the air. Just be sure you don't add any plants that can be toxic and that your child is old enough not to dig in the dirt in the pots!

7. Don't forget about the lampshades when decorating a kids room. Lamps and their shades can be purchased to accent any type of theme. You can also try making your own shades by buying plain ones and embellishing them with accents the compliment the rooms theme. Make it into a project that you can do with your child and they will really feel a sense of accomplishment every time they go into their room and see the lampshade.

8. Select your bedding to match the theme of the room as well as for comfort. Be sure to buy sheets, pillows and comforters that can be mixed and matched and don't forget to add some extra accent pillows. You can even buy curtains that match the bedding, or if the curtains are not available for the bedding you have chosen, buy an extra set of sheets and make your own curtains.

9. Turn your childs ceiling into a magical night sky with glow in the dark decorations. These can be fun and even comforting for your child to be able to lay in bed and gaze up at the night stars.

10. Don't forget to put educational and informative things into your kids bedroom. Include books, charts and toys that add to the childs education. Then your children can be learning while having fun.

Decorating your kids bedroom is a great way to give them a place they can call their own inside your home. You might even find your kid spending more time in there!

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/home-and-family-articles/10-tips-for-decorating-kids-bedrooms-16092.html

About the Author:
Lee Dobbins writes about decorating and home decor. Visit her bedroom decorating site to get more bedroom decorating and design ideas.