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The most
important thing to consider when decorating a child’s
room is to make the child comfortable. You want to
surround them with fun, playful items. The way this room is
designed is going to have an effect on the psyche of the
child, so allow room for imagination and freedom.
It may be
helpful to let the child help you decorate. Pick out the
colors, or the wallpaper together. One trick is to purchase
inexpensive plain white wall paper, then when it is up, let
the child paint a mural of their choice on it. You can do
this once a year and continue to reinvent the room over and
over again.
Big
boxes and lots of shelves will help the child keep the room
clean. Make labels for all of the containers with big bright
words, that will help remind the child what that container
is for.
Decorating in toys is another idea for a child’s room. Set
up scenes on shelves, or tables, with their toys in
different poses. You can have action toys attacking an enemy
base, or dolls working in a kitchen. This allows the décor
to be a play item itself. Every time you look at the scene
you will get new ideas and more inspiration.
Mostly
just let the room be imaginative. Use bright colors, and
create a décor that will give the child’s mind something to
think about, and room to explore. Don’t hold back, you can
play too.
By Joey Lewitin |
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