When starting any project where a child is concerned, it would be a great idea if you get them involved. What you need to remember is that this is their room, and you want the space to reflect just who they are and what they love. So why not grab a pen and some paper (as your child is likely to come up with 100’s of ideas) and get talking!
1. When decorating a child’s room, choose the wall color carefully. It is important that you pick a color that not only matches the theme you have chosen, but will grow with them. You don’t want to be redecorating in a year or two.
2. If you want to add a splash of color to a child’s room, and do not want to repaint, add a solid colored rug.
3. As curtains can be expensive, try making them yourself or get a blind instead. Then hang a sheer panel in front of it. You can also add some color to a sheer panel so that it further complements the child’s room by painting it with fabric paints (you could even let your child do it themselves).
4. What about a new light or lampshade to match the theme? This is a great way of adding a new look to your child’s room, as well as being a cost effective way of reducing the light they use in their rooms. You can also purchase a plain lampshade, some acrylic paints and let your child decorate it themselves?
5. If you want to have matching bedding, but can not afford to buy new sets, buy some matching flat sheets and use them for duvet covers, pillow slips and curtains. (That is what I did for both my children’s rooms and they loved it!)
6. Personalize something for their walls. You could take photographs of them with the family and pets and make them into a collage.
7. Another great way of making their room unique and not break the bank, is to create a comfort zone. All you need are some big pillows, or a plush or inflatable chair. Add some small shelves or plastic boxes on the side in the area so they can store their toys or books with pride.
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