Your child's bedroom is a space for her to relax, play and spend time alone. Plan to include your child in the design process so she can help you create a bedroom that she can take pride in. Consider your child's interests and style when making decorating decisions, recommend Anna Kasabian and Eugenia Santiesteban, authors of "Decorating Kids' Rooms and Family-Friendly Spaces," because it will create a sense of ownership for your child.
Step 1
Choose a theme for the bedroom. Stacy M. DeBroff, author of "The Mom Book: 4,278 of Mom Central's Tips--For Moms from Moms," suggests considering your child's interests and favorite colors when developing a theme for his space. Include your child in the planning process because he is more likely to enjoy spending time in his room if he takes part in creating it.
Step 2
Use paint to incorporate your child's chosen colors into the space. Kasabian and Santiesteban recommend thinking about how long your child will use the room when choosing colors. If the room is going to be used long term, consider choosing colors that will grow with your child. Choose soft colors for the walls. You can also paint your child's furniture if it does not match with the colors she has selected.
Step 3
Choose bedding, window treatments and rugs that coordinate with the colors and theme your child has chosen. According to Kasabian and Santiesteban, fabrics and rugs can align with the colors of the wall but can include brighter colors to add accents to the space. Include your child in choosing fabrics and colors.
Step 4
Add accessories, and incorporate your child's treasured belongings. Kasabian and Santiesteban write that including your child in choosing accessories will allow him to create a bedroom he feels comfortable in. He can display his possessions on bookshelves or wall shelves. Add accessories by selecting wall art and decorative objects that coordinate with the colors and theme he has chosen for his space. Work together to find places for his things so he knows where everything is.
Step 5
Incorporate storage into the bedroom. DeBroff recommends creating plenty of space for your child to store her things so the bedroom remains neat and tidy. Store things she rarely uses on top shelves in closets. Include storage boxes or storage systems in the bedroom where she can keep her toys and books. Organize the closet so she can put clothes and shoes neatly away. An organized room will be comfortable and help your child find what she is looking for.
Tips and Warnings
- Draw several layouts of how you can possibly arrange your child's bedroom. Consider each one so you can choose the most functional arrangement.
- Make sure your child's bedroom is safe. If your child is younger, tie blind cords up high enough that your child cannot reach them, and attach dressers and bookshelves to the wall to prevent them from getting tipped over.
Things You'll Need
- Paint
- Furniture
- Wall art
- Bedding
- Window treatments
- Rugs
- Themed accessories
- Storage boxes
References
- "Decorating Kids' Rooms and Family-Friendly Spaces"; Anna Kasabian and Eugenia Santiesteban; 2004
- "The Mom Book: 4,278 of Mom Central's Tips--For Moms from Moms"; Stacy M. DeBroff; 2002
