Home Design Sense - Girl's Bedroom Ideas
- By H John Johnsen
- Published 03/7/2010
- Home Management
- Unrated
Little girl's love to spend time in their bedrooms. It's a place all of their own. A place where they can play out their imaginations and dreams and have fun being whatever they choose. What better way to help your child's dreams come true then by surrounding them with their favorite things! Decorating your child's bedroom can be both a fun and rewarding experience for both of you. Here are five simple tips to get you started in the right direction.
Listen to Her Ideas
The most important factor is to hear your child's ideas. Have her sit down and make a list of her favorite things from toys to television programs. Would she like to have a themed bedroom? Or would she like her favorite colors painted on the walls. Of course; your budget is important; but making the room a creative place for your child is more important.
Recycle Items
Make use of what you already have in the room. It is amazing at how you can turn pieces into something new and exciting. If a piece of furniture is old and scratched; consider painting it to give it a new look. You may even want to use her favorite color for the piece. If her dresser has an attached mirror you can remove it and place a new mirror directly to the wall. Knobs and pulls can be changed and here are a variety of designs and styles. Flip posters around and let her draw her own masterpiece. Paint bedroom doors for a new bold look. Purchas
e a duvet cover for a quick bedding change.
Think Ahead
Children love and idea one day and hate it the next. The fairy or cartoon character may be in vogue today; but will it be popular in a few months or more? Also; as they grow older their thoughts change. Purple is in today; but red may be in tomorrow. Take this in account when decorating. Also, ask yourself if she will still love the garden mural few months from now. Will she love the purple carpet when she is a teen? Explore less permanent options such as wall stick ups, framed art, accent rugs and carefully consider all ideas and plans.
Simple Ideas
You can make a dramatic change by just adding splashes of color and texture. Add accent pillows and throws to bedding for more color and texture. You can hang throws or tapestry from the wall if the walls are empty. Change window treatments and add more colorful or character designs. Throw down accent rugs for quick impact and easy cleaning or replacement.
Have Fun
Spend time with your child and make decorating her room fun and stress free. Explore each other's creative side by creating artwork, bulletin boards, and other decor crafts together. Throw a bedroom-makeover party for her and her friends. They can each make a decor item for the room.
These are just a few of the many tips and ideas to incorporate when beginning your decorating adventure. You'll be sure to come up with plenty of your own by project's end. Make sure and jot them down for next time.
Listen to Her Ideas
The most important factor is to hear your child's ideas. Have her sit down and make a list of her favorite things from toys to television programs. Would she like to have a themed bedroom? Or would she like her favorite colors painted on the walls. Of course; your budget is important; but making the room a creative place for your child is more important.
Recycle Items
Make use of what you already have in the room. It is amazing at how you can turn pieces into something new and exciting. If a piece of furniture is old and scratched; consider painting it to give it a new look. You may even want to use her favorite color for the piece. If her dresser has an attached mirror you can remove it and place a new mirror directly to the wall. Knobs and pulls can be changed and here are a variety of designs and styles. Flip posters around and let her draw her own masterpiece. Paint bedroom doors for a new bold look. Purchas
Think Ahead
Children love and idea one day and hate it the next. The fairy or cartoon character may be in vogue today; but will it be popular in a few months or more? Also; as they grow older their thoughts change. Purple is in today; but red may be in tomorrow. Take this in account when decorating. Also, ask yourself if she will still love the garden mural few months from now. Will she love the purple carpet when she is a teen? Explore less permanent options such as wall stick ups, framed art, accent rugs and carefully consider all ideas and plans.
Simple Ideas
You can make a dramatic change by just adding splashes of color and texture. Add accent pillows and throws to bedding for more color and texture. You can hang throws or tapestry from the wall if the walls are empty. Change window treatments and add more colorful or character designs. Throw down accent rugs for quick impact and easy cleaning or replacement.
Have Fun
Spend time with your child and make decorating her room fun and stress free. Explore each other's creative side by creating artwork, bulletin boards, and other decor crafts together. Throw a bedroom-makeover party for her and her friends. They can each make a decor item for the room.
These are just a few of the many tips and ideas to incorporate when beginning your decorating adventure. You'll be sure to come up with plenty of your own by project's end. Make sure and jot them down for next time.
H John Johnsen
H. John Johnsen is a Designer and Writer for Home Design Sense.com and other web sites. You can find more information on Home Staging at the Home Design Sense website.
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