If you are the parent of a teenager, sooner or later the subject of redecorating what has been a child’s room will come up.
A teenager’s room is different from a child’s room in that it should be treated more like an adult space. But, it should have a slightly fun flair to it also. It is best if you involve your teenager in coming up with a theme that will help to express who they are (and not what you want).
Also, when redecorating your teen’s room, let them choose the colors, but provide them with some guidance. So why not let them have a look on the internet and see what they can find?
When redecorating a teenager’s room, remember that they are very sensitive to color, and they are much more free with their sense of adventure. Why not go for using a bolder color on the wall behind the bed. Plus, it will save on you having to decorate the whole room. Also, it means that you can include a color in the room that they really like and want, but which will not overpower the room completely.
Another way to redecorate your teen’s room when on a tight budget is to change the window covering. Instead of curtains, why not get them blinds instead? Because they come in so many different designs, colors and materials, there is likely to be something that they will like.
Why not get hold of a small table and turn this up into a cool make up vanity by painting it to match your teenager daughter’s bedroom décor?
Also you could get some colorful bed linens to bring all the elements of the decorating you have done together. You could even purchase extra sheets, which can be made into curtains and lampshades that will match the rest of the décor.
If you can not afford to replace a worn out carpet in your teen’s bedroom, then opt to have it taken up, and go for low maintenance painted floors with some throw rugs. Also, why not include some large cushions that they can use when their friends come round? It will provide them with a much more relaxing and friendly atmosphere for them and a place where they can get away from it all.
Rather than replacing a perfectly good bed, you might be able to get away with buying a more adult like headboard for it instead.
Plus, by rearranging your teen’s furniture in their room, you will be able to give it a whole new dramatic look. Many successful teen room makeovers can quickly and easily be accomplished just by changing the layout of a room. Also, by introducing new accessories and lighting to their room, it can help to change the look of a teen’s room dramatically.
If you want to make a teen’s room look a little funkier, then pick up some fringe or beading from a clearance table at the local craft store. You can then glue this around the bottom edge of the lampshade and the hems of curtains to provide a new look. You could even glue it around the edges of shelves.
Why not keep those free CD’s that such people as AOL put in to magazines etc., and turn them over on to the reverse side and glue them to the frame of a mirror or to cover a closet door or use them as picture or poster frames.
As you can see, there are many ways in which a teen’s bedroom can be redecorated that will not end up costing the parents an arm or a leg.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Decorating a Child’s Bedroom on a Budget
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.
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.
How to Decorate the Nursery on a Small Budget
Every new parent has a vision of what the perfect nursery should look like. Here is a reality check. Is there any need for you to spend $2,000 in order to decorate and furnish a space that will be outgrown in a couple of years? In fact, you do not need to spend a fortune of decorating a nursery for that new arrival.
Here are several different ways in which a nursery can be decorated no matter how small your budget is.
1. Instead of using wallpaper, paint the nursery instead. Choose colors which will grow with your child instead of going for the traditional colors. Invite friends and family round and get them to dip their hands into a pot of paint and place their handprints on the wall? They could even sign their names underneath if they want. Doing it this way, your baby will get to enjoy a brightly colored room full of contrasting patterns. This is of special appeal to young infants, and it is an interesting way of introducing them to the people who will be important in their life as they grow up.
2. You do not have to be artistically inclined, but if you want, you could add stencils to the wall (if you don’t like the handprint idea!) This is inexpensive, as well as an easy way of adding different elements and features to a baby’s room.
3. Where the floor is concerned, make sure that you have a stain resistant carpet, or just have hardwood floors with some scatter rugs on it. If you already have carpet, and you are worried that it may not stand up well, then get an area rug which will cover and protect it.
4. When you are decorating a nursery, consider buying some pieces secondhand. The advantage to this is that you may find items that are of a higher quality than you would normally purchase or a vintage piece of furniture, that you can refinish to match the décor of the nursery.
5. Consider buying a piece of furniture that can be used for many different things. Do not spend money on buying a changing table, rather, buy yourself a dresser that is about waist high, and sit a changing mat on top. Then fill the drawers with all your nappy needs. In order to stop the pad from slipping, place a small rubber mat underneath it. Then, once the child is older, the chest of drawers can be used as it was intended.
6. Instead of spending large amounts of money on buying storage boxes for your nursery, why not use baskets and shelves instead to store toys and other essentials.
I hope that the ideas above will help you when making decisions on how to decorate a nursery on a small budget.
Here are several different ways in which a nursery can be decorated no matter how small your budget is.
1. Instead of using wallpaper, paint the nursery instead. Choose colors which will grow with your child instead of going for the traditional colors. Invite friends and family round and get them to dip their hands into a pot of paint and place their handprints on the wall? They could even sign their names underneath if they want. Doing it this way, your baby will get to enjoy a brightly colored room full of contrasting patterns. This is of special appeal to young infants, and it is an interesting way of introducing them to the people who will be important in their life as they grow up.
2. You do not have to be artistically inclined, but if you want, you could add stencils to the wall (if you don’t like the handprint idea!) This is inexpensive, as well as an easy way of adding different elements and features to a baby’s room.
3. Where the floor is concerned, make sure that you have a stain resistant carpet, or just have hardwood floors with some scatter rugs on it. If you already have carpet, and you are worried that it may not stand up well, then get an area rug which will cover and protect it.
4. When you are decorating a nursery, consider buying some pieces secondhand. The advantage to this is that you may find items that are of a higher quality than you would normally purchase or a vintage piece of furniture, that you can refinish to match the décor of the nursery.
5. Consider buying a piece of furniture that can be used for many different things. Do not spend money on buying a changing table, rather, buy yourself a dresser that is about waist high, and sit a changing mat on top. Then fill the drawers with all your nappy needs. In order to stop the pad from slipping, place a small rubber mat underneath it. Then, once the child is older, the chest of drawers can be used as it was intended.
6. Instead of spending large amounts of money on buying storage boxes for your nursery, why not use baskets and shelves instead to store toys and other essentials.
I hope that the ideas above will help you when making decisions on how to decorate a nursery on a small budget.
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