Creative Bedrooms for Kids
Childhood is a time to discover and imagine things. So, give them a room that inspires that desire to imagine, explore, and discover. Let the room be comfortable, help them grow, and be a private place of their own where they can be themselves.
No need to break the budget. Color is one of the most important things and a good quality paint job is quite inexpensive. Use you imagination for drapes and curtains and that doesn’t need to cost a lot either. Pillows are another way to add extra pizzazz to the room.
Do you have a young son interested in fishing? Create a room with one of two (or, maybe all) blue walls, with a border of fishing scenes just below the ceiling or midway down on the wall. . Then, mount a wooden “rowboat” to use as shelves, or, if you prefer, place this rowboat on the floor to hold books, toys and other items. A couple of oars to be hung on the walls – put colorful hooks on them to hold jackets, hats, etc. A few fishing rods in the corner for authenticity and you’re almost done. Curtains or drapes can be the same pattern to match your border, or a solid color. You could also use oars or fishing rods as a rod for the curtains/drapes. Add a corkboard so you can put pictures up of your son(s) on fishing trips. If you’re lucky enough to have a bathroom just for this bedroom, add a fishing scene border, a shower curtain with fish or shower hooks which are fish shaped. Towels with a fish scene would also be a nice touch.
Smaller children have certain needs. A sturdy low table is practical and excellent for coloring and other projects. A low matching chair can be used, or he/she can sit on the floor. If the room is big enough, plan on a table big enough for four youngsters so they can play with their friends. Big, but simple shapes in solid colors are easy for a toddler to enjoy. (Automotive paint leaves a sturdy finish for these shapes.) Large knobs would work well for drawer pulls; they can be replaced when your child is older. As toddlers grow, a simple toy chest will help keep the room clutter-free.
What about a fairyland forest? Paint flat rock like shapes on the floorâÂ?¦blue sky with puffy white clouds will lower the ceiling, trees painted on the walls, some whimsical animals flying through the forest (painted on the walls), perhaps even Jack Climbing the BeanStalk. Create a “cavelike” box to hold toys and such.
How about a set of bunk beds for just one little girl or boy? He/she sleeps on the bottom but the top bunk becomes a play area for them. It’s even big enough for a friend or two. You can line the side of the upper bunk with shelves for books, toys and games.
A room fit for a princess. All done up in shades of pink, a canopied bed with a girly bedspread and you’re off to a good start. A small rocking chair, perhaps with a pink (again) padâÂ?¦matching bordersâÂ?¦eyelet curtains would be very attractive – maybe tied back with yes, more, pink ribbon. Netting can be added for another very feminine touch.
Into boating? Use a day bed with wood sides, a nautical print bedspread and nautical themed pillows on top of that. Paint a mural on one wall and you’re done. A wooden anchor nailed to another wall would be a great accent piece. A “seachest” to hold toys will help keep the room neat.
As your child enters their teen years, you’ll need to make some adjustments. A desk and chair, maybe with a computer set up, is good for homework time. A small file cabinet and some shelves for books and supplies should be provided also. Teen age years are usually pretty dramatic so you’ll want bold colors and “cool” accessories. Teens will also enjoy have a say in the dÃ?©cor and theme of their private spaces.
Now, go decorate something.
