Kid’s Bedroom

Most toddlers are fascinated with animals, and for most if not all children, there’s nothing better than a trip to the zoo.  When a toddler starts to display that certain fascination with animals, it’s a nice gesture to redesign their room into a real zoo.  Kids love animals like zebras, elephants, gorillas, hippos, and rhinos, and when decorating a room, it’s a good idea to keep these big animals in mind or other animals that have drawn their fascination.  To get started decorating, a good place to begin is the walls.  Paint the walls a tropical color and provide a border of wallpaper featuring animals.  You might even do some animal silhouettes on the walls.  Next address the bedding: consider animal comforters, and stuffed animals that can serve as pillows.  The last step is to accessorize the room with all sorts of fun animal décor.  Don’t be afraid to get creative, and also, thrift stores are a great option for finding fun accessories. 

Your child will thank you once you’ve finished their indoor zoo, and their room will prove a fun place to sleep, play, and be with mom and dad for years to come.

When it comes to designing a room for your teen, it’s most important to include them in the process.  Teens are known for wanting to branch out and be individuals, so if you’re looking to add new furniture, replace kids bedding with teen bedding, or repaint the walls, be sure to include your teen in all decisions.  It’s their room after all, and it’s important that they enjoy it and feel safe.  However, you also want your teen to think about their decision, especially if the changes to the room are outlandish or seem to be spur of the moment. 

In general, it’s a good idea to wait a week or two to implement the changes your teen proposes unless you can both agree on it, after all, they’ll probably want to change their mind!

Here are a few decorating tips for making a special place for your teenage girl to spend her time relaxing, talking on the phone, listening to music, and even doing homework (okay so maybe that won’t happen).  Wall paper and paint can add a lot of color and character to a room.  Include your teenager by letting her pick the color, or at least be a part of the selection.  You will also want to address her bedding.  If you don’t want to purchase a whole new set, slip covers work great and are cost effective.  But if you can afford new bedding or want to give her a wonderful gift, consider animal print bedding (ie. leopard, zebra, giraffe) to add a unique flair to her room.  You will also want to consider lighting for the room.  For this, wall sconces, or recessed ceiling lights are the most popular, and provide warmth and softness to the room. 

Let your teen participate in all the choices you want for her room, if you don’t she might pretend to dislike it even if she doesn’t!