Five Tips for Decorating a Girl’s Bedroom
by Melissa A.
Boyd
Little girl's love to spend
time in their bedrooms. It's a place all of their
own. A place where they can not only sleep, but dream. 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
The most important factor is to hear your child's ideas;
after all it is "her" room you are decorating! 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 to utilize her favorite colors as a canvas
for a potpourri of decor?
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Bed Sheets For The
Children
When shopping for bed sheets
for children there are a few
things that you should
consider. The first is
price, most children are quite
hard on their sheets and you’ll
want to weigh whether your
child needs the most expensive
sheets. Most of the time
bed linens for children can be
found in every price range, so
there is no need to spend more
than you can afford.
Also, bed linens for children
can be quite decorative,
featuring their favorite
characters and colors.
These bed sheets usually go
over quite well with kids
because they feel as though
their bed is their special
place. Most of the time
these sheets can be purchased
in toddler bed, twin, and
double bed sizes and
occasionally for bigger beds,
too.
You can buy bed sheets for
children online, at your local
super store, local bedding
stores, and more. Sheets
for children are just like
sheets for adults, they vary in
quality, thread count, and
comfort. Children usually
are not all that picky about
their bed linens, but you
should be sure that the ones
you purchase do not contain any
fabrics that your child may be
allergic to. When you do
buy bed sheets for your child
you may want to think about
picking up more than one set
for circumstances where the
child has an accident or simply
needs to have one set
washed. Only you can
determine how much you are
comfortable paying for the bed
sheets of your children,
because you can spend from $20
right on up into the hundreds
of dollars. Remember,
your child will sleep on just
about anything so you don’t
have to go overboard!
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Recycle
Make use of what is already in place. You will be amazed at
how you can turn items already in her bedroom into something
new! If her dresser has an attached mirror, remove it from the
dresser base and place a new mirror directly to the wall.
Change dresser knobs/and pulls. Flip posters around and let her
draw her own masterpiece. Paint bedroom doors for a new bold
look. Purchase a duvet cover for a quick bedding change.
Think Ahead
Like the seasons change, so does your child's likes and
dislikes. As a parent you may have obtained a "feel” for this.
Take this in account when decorating. Also, ask yourself if she
will still love the hand painted mural of the fairy's garden a
few months from now. Will she love the pink carpet when she is
a teen? Explore less permanent options such as wall stick ups,
framed art, and accent rugs.
Simple Impact
You can make a dramatic change by just adding splashes of
color and texture. Add accent pillows and throws to bedding.
Hang throws and tapestry from the wall. Change window
treatments. Throw down accent rugs for quick impact.
Have Fun
Spending time with your child decorating her room should be
fun. 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. Yes, there will be next
time!
About The Author
Melissa A. Boyd is the creator of themes4kids.com, a comprehensive resource
for decorating kid's bedrooms and baby nurseries. You will
find bedroom themes, tips, articles, and much more! You can
reach Melissa at mailto:mboyd@themesforkids.com
Visit http://www.themesforkids.com today!
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