- 1). Select a theme. While not requisite, selecting a theme is a wise choice when decorating a kid's room, as it ensures that your design has continuity. Use your child's favorite cartoon character as a central theme, or keep the room design more open by picking a simpler theme, such as a watermelon, as a decorative inspiration.
- 2). Choose hues that complement the rest of the home and fit your theme. If your home is decorated in muted and pastel tones, you likely don't want to splash a bold primary hue on the walls of your kid's room. While the colors you select for this room do not have to match the colors in the rest of the house, they should be similar in value since if they are not, your kid's room will seem detached from the rest of the residence.
- 3). List furniture pieces that the room must hold. Consider your child's age when deciding upon the largest part of your decor, the furniture. If your child is but a toddler, you will likely want to fill the room with a toy box and playthings. If your child is older and has begun school, you might need to make space for a desk and a bookshelf. By writing down a list of the pieces that you want the room to hold, you can ensure that your design will fit all of these elements.
- 4). Plan the furniture placement. Plan informally by looking around the space and picturing each piece in a different location. For a more formal plan, measure each piece, as well as the room, and use graph paper to create a scaled-down room along with slips of paper sized to match each furnishing piece. Move these slips around the graph-paper room to decide upon your perfect placement.
- 5). Select linens. The linens you select play a major part in establishing the feel of your bedroom. Select a comforter that clearly conveys the theme you decided on. Also integrate throw pillows into the design, purchasing or creating additions that either match or complement the bed covering you select.
- 6). Gather and place accents. Finish your decor with these decorative pieces. When choosing accent pieces for your space, consider not only what you can place in the space to reflect the theme, but also what additions will be safe for your child. Even if your child is generally careful, glass or metal accent pieces with sharp points are likely not a good choice. Instead, opt for cut-wood pieces or stuffed animals that reflect the theme in question, as none of these additions will pose any risk to your child.
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