Decorating Your Child’s Room

Pinks for the girls and blues for the boys are passé these days. Parents and kids need not restrict their imaginations to such a narrow choice any longer; decorating a kid’s room has truly become an art that if mastered can help you provide your children with a haven of fun and learning that can help them enjoy their times inside the house without cluttering the rest of your home.

In today’s world of inflating population and space crunching children are no longer allowed to run wild outside and enjoy the bounties of nature. Apartment blocks have taken the place of independent houses and sprawling lawns, a child who has to spend majority of his time at home deserves to have an environment conducive to his needs which he can flourish in.

A child’s room is his very own personal space that should be decorated with his personality and tastes in mind. Trying to blend it in with the rest of the house décor is being highly unjust to your child. You might be a minimalist at heart with a preference for pastels and whites; however if your child prefers tiger orange or crocodile green then it is imperative that you bow to their likes and allow their rooms painted in their favorite shades.

Inspirations for your child’s room can be garnered from a multitude of sources.

Your Child’s Likes

If your child is an animal enthusiast then covering his walls with jungle prints and having throws and cushion covers reflecting this theme can really make him love his personal space. Get a little adventurous and paint the ceilings a lovely green with zebras and giraffes, however drawing the line at tarantulas and icky snakes might be best as these might fascinate you young one but end up giving you nightmares.

Your Child’s Collections

Display any collections of your child prominently in his room. A whole shelf dedicated to the marine life he collected during one of his expeditions is not going overboard; instead it is just about showing that you really value his belongings. These collections can then serve as starting points to the decoration of the whole room. Add blue walls with aquatic life forms on the ceiling, get in some green drapes with beads and shells and what you have is your child’s favorite place designed out of his own creativity.

Relive the Childhood Memories

If your child loves to hear and talk about his babyhood days then having a quilt or a wall rug made with photos of his childhood is a great way to embellish his room. Decorate the rest of the room around this focal point, with soft colors and lovely fabrics that can make it a haven of comfort for your little angel.

It is important to remember that whatever theme you choose, the most vital characteristic that any kid’s room should possess is space. Avoid clutter at all costs, give them enough room on the floor to jump and play about. Proper storage shelves should be provided to put their toys back in once they are done with the playing. Keeping these few basics in mind while decorating your child’s room can help you provide him with his own oasis of fun and frolics.

Expert contributing author Scarlett offers a wealth of creative tips on kids room decorating. She adores using kids rugs and flower shaped rugs to add fun to children’s bedrooms.

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