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A child's bedroom is much more than just a room, it's an oasis for their imaginations - so when decorating a child's bedroom, you are creating a dream space for them.
It is important to allow input from the child who is inspiring it all, let them choose the theme so they can express their individuality and creativity. Your child's bedroom is a safe haven - a place where they can sleep, play and study.
This article outlines how to decorate a child's room, with the help of Treehouse your child's bedroom will achieve a designer look, which encourages and supports your child's imagination and development.
Vibrant and playful colours work well in any child's room. Get your child's input from the first step, find out what their favourite colour is and tone it down a bit - it's important to remember that accessories will brighten up the room even more. If your child is still very young, perhaps look at what colour they like when using crayons or colour pencils - do they use a lot of pinks, blues or reds?
If you have already chosen a theme, this will influence the colour you choose. Do not be afraid to be bold! Get out the colour swatches and work with your child!
Always paint children's bedrooms with a semi-gloss, so the walls are easy to wipe without being too shiny.
Your choice of linen will normally dictate the theme of your room. Make sure you consider your child's interests and if they are old enough - ask them to choose!
In general, there should be plenty of space for playing and a cosy area for reading or being quiet. This cosy space is especially important if you want your child to treat his or her room as a safe and familiar haven, which psychologists say is important for developing a sense of well being.
Children need spaces for displaying their drawings, paintings and schoolwork. It is part of expressing who they are. Have dedicated areas for these. A notice board is particularly useful, the bigger the better. These are available in a variety of sizes, or you can custom make your own by covering a piece of fibreboard in a fabric of your choice. This can add interest and colour to the room on its own but looks even better covered in drawings and certificates. Having a dedicated space means that you can preserve the other walls and prevent the room from becoming too busy.
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The purpose of feng shui in a child's bedroom is the same as every parent's objective in decorating their children's rooms: to create a healthy, happy environment that fosters education, good health, happy relationships with parents and siblings, and respect for parents. Children and parents can enjoy success and healthy relationships if the environment supports them.
A good bed is the most important piece of furniture. Bear in mind that this will need to last for years to come so keep the style simple. Trundle beds or under-beds are available to fit under all of the Treehouse beds. These are great for sleepovers or even as under bed storage areas.
Adequate storage is essential and means that toys and belongings can be kept tidy but most importantly accessible.
Children should also have a table and chair set or desk, this allows them the workspace to work - whether it be drawing and colouring-in or studying.
Storage is one of the most important elements in a child's room. Treehouse offer a variety of solutions to keep the room neat and tidy and conceal any clutter.
Trundle Bed - also known as an under bed, can be used for storage or a great stow away bed for sleepovers
Side Table - perfect for a bedside lamp books or drinks and available with drawers of shelves
Chest of Drawers - large set of drawers to store children's clothing
Wardrobe - provides a serious amount of storage space, with 3 individual drawers, hanging space and internal adjustable shelves
End of Bed Box - great for storing blankets, books or toys
Fabric Toy Barrels - useful to store toys
Toy Boxes - useful for toys or blankets with a slow release hinge for your child's safety
Dollhouse Bookshelf - great for storing books, CD's and even toys or figurines
Wall Shelf - another great storage space for books, CD's or artwork. Hang jackets, raincoats, library bags and backpacks from the hooks.
Coat Rack - a decorative way of hanging jackets and backpacks etc
WALLPAPER BORDERS - can be used to brighten up a room or enhance the chosen theme. You may opt to place the wallpaper at the ceiling line or lower if you have a high ceiling or at chair rail height with a two paint colours (one above & one below the border).
LINEN AND ACCESSORIES - your choice of bed linen will normally dictate the theme of the room. Duvet covers, fitted sheets, flat sheets and pillowslips complete the basics. The addition of cushions, throws, blankets and novelties can make the bed more interesting and inviting. Children need to feel cosy and safe and it helps when things that they love surround them.
Choose good quality bed linen that is soft and comfortable and easy to launder. Co-ordinating fabrics and designs mean you can mix and match without the room looking hectic. The choice is endless - have some fun with it!
CREATING HEIGHT - No matter how colourful a child's bedroom is; it can appear very flat if the eye is not raised above the low furniture line. Hanging mobiles or mosquito nets from the ceiling will help draw the eye upward. Another trick is to paint the walls in two bright colours, splitting the two colours above eye level makes the room appear taller.
DECORATING THE WALLS - When it comes to decorating the walls, the possibilities are endless. You may consider hanging your child's artwork in the room; this adds impact as well as encouraging them to become young Rembrandts.
There are Wooden "Canvases" which can enhance the theme of the room as well as a variety of Wooden Motifs or Alphabet letters to spell out names or messages. You could hang some shelving and create more space!
Which ever you decide, it is a case of "you CAN have too much of a good thing". If you get too many things on the walls, it can easily look cluttered and unorganized.
THE FLOOR - Rugs are a great bedroom accessory for kids, they can really liven up an otherwise dull floor, and actually be the item in the bedroom that really sets the theme.
They can also take a supporting role and not be so obvious, yet cover up some icky areas you might have in the carpet.
Rugs also encourage you to leave a free space where your child can sit and play.
Bean Bags and large cushions (Comfy Cushions) are great to create a play space for your child. Pile them up in the centre of the room for children to dive into.
OTHER BEDROOM ACCESSORIES - Other accessories such as curtains and lampshades can build on the theme and give the room a co-ordinated look. Novelty doorknobs, bookends and other themed accessories add colour and interest and offer the final touches on your child's room.
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