 | It’s easy for parents to become overwhelmed when decorating their children’s rooms, especially knowing that their children’s interests can change almost daily. It’s tempting to settle for the typical themes of pink flowers for girls and super hero wallpaper for boys, but there is a range of opportunities in between if you know where to look.
If you are starting from the very beginning and planning the theme for a baby’s room, there are a few tips that can help make the room timeless. While traditional baby prints are adorable in the beginning, your child might not appreciate these themes as much when he or she is a preteen. Try choosing a classic color when painting the walls. Medium shades of blue and green can often be coordinated with both feminine and masculine themes, and will likely go with the changing tastes your child may have through the years. Be sure to pick furniture pieces that your child will be able to use for years. Many cribs on the market today can be changed into toddler beds and even twin or full size beds as your child grows. Choose a changing table that can be used as a dresser or chest later on.
When choosing an overall theme for your child’s bedroom, spring for something unique that brings meaning to your child’s decor. Looking to the past can provide meaningful additions to your child’s room. Paintings that you put in storage might find new life in your child’s room, and can give you inspiration for the rest of the decor. Sometimes pictures and souvenirs from past family vacations will inspire a unique theme. Mementoes from your vacation in Florida can coordinate with a beach theme, while pictures from your last camping trip can compliment the rustic cabin theme.
Wall decor can be changed easily, so for this you can let your imagination run wild. Don’t settle for store-bought pictures and paintings if you want something truly unique. By matting and framing old family photos or even pages out of your child’s favorite book, you can make your own custom art for your child’s room. Your child can even be part of this activity. Have a craft day where you and your child make some of your own wall art for his or her room.
It is always important to include your child in the decorating of their room. While this doesn’t mean handing them a paintbrush and letting them loose, it does mean making them feel like they’re a part of the decorating decisions. Pick three or four colors that you would like for the walls, and then let your child make the final decision. Let them choose a picture to hang in their room. Instead of buying the entire bedding collection of your child’s favorite movie character, let them choose one favorite blanket or pillow, and then pick neutral colors for the rest of the linens. Things like this will help your child feel more comfortable in his or her room.
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