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Your
child’s bedroom provides space that
is his or her own. If possible,
allow your child to help decide how
to decorate, as well as assist in
the actual decorating process to
give him or her a sense of
achievement and ownership.
You
can’t expect to make all the right
choices when selecting your child’s
bedroom furniture, however,
following a few simple rules will
help:
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Space is critical – take all
possible steps to maximize it.
Find a way to store everything.
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If
two or more children are sharing
a room, be sure each has a
little of his or her own space
in the room – even if you decide
on a bunk bed, each child should
have at least their own play
corner or set of drawers for
their own clothes.
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Drawers are generally easier for
children to put their
clothes/toys away in rather than
large wardrobes. Also, find
space to have them keep their
shoes, whether it’s a fabric
holder or just a box, this will
help avoid having shoes
everywhere.
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Pick furniture to complement the
colors of the walls. Keep in
mind when painting, kids don’t
care that lighter colors are
modern or make the room look
bigger – they like colorful –
so, if you can, give them what
they want.
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Sturdy furniture is your best
bet. Furniture that may
collapse is both a waste of
money as well as a potential
danger to your child.
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Avoid furniture with sharp edges
and breakable items. Ideally,
the furniture should have
rounded edges.
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When budgeting, consider that
you will probably have to
replace the furniture within a
few years. Don’t avoid buying
fun and unique furniture just
because your kid is going to
outgrow it. You may be able to
sell the furniture when your
child is done with it – and your
child should get at least a few
years of enjoyment.
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Spend money on the staple items,
then select a few novel pieces
to make the room complete.
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Do
research online, and then see if
there is a store locally that
you can take a look at your
selection. There are many
pieces available online which
are not available in most
markets across the country – so
don’t rule out those that you
aren’t able to physically see!
Once
you have the furniture, your child’s
bedding can bring the room to life.
There is a wide variety of themes
you can pick from such as sports,
fairies, butterflies, cars, trains
or animals. Think about bringing
your kids’ favorite cartoon or
television character to the
bedroom. You can find comforter
sets, sheets, sleeping bags and
pillow shams decorated with
characters such as SpongeBob, Buzz
Lightyear, and the Disney
princesses. In addition, you can
install canopies or netting to
embellish the atmosphere. Canopies
are available in a wide range of
colors, or you can find many that
feature beloved characters.
When
purchasing sheets, ensure they are
comfortable and tight-fitting on
your child’s bed. Many times the
dye used on the kids printed sheets
will make the fabric feel a bit
rough at first, however, they will
usually soften up after a few
washings.
In
addition to the furniture and
bedding, there are many
opportunities to embellish the room
further with décor. Wastebaskets,
shelves, clocks, and pictures are
just a few of the items available to
give the room its final touches.
Much of the added décor you can find
will help increase the vital storage
space that your child’s room may
lack – so search for unique storage
options to make the room complete. |
