Room Redo

A child’s room can be challenging. You want to stimulate creativity yet encourage rest and relaxation. Let your child pick a theme or color that will be the main focus of the room. Consider soothing wall colors, like light pinks, gray-blue, greens or lavender to provide an ease-into-sleep feel.

For fun art, allow one or two spots for posters or cartoon characters. To make it interesting, cut into even sections and frame. Chalkboard paint makes a fun, interactive backdrop for any bedroom. I also like to have a designated bulletin board area for mementos, photos, invitations, etc. This keeps the clutter in one spot but allows for lost of postings. Another idea: display your child’s artwork in clear acrylic frames that can be updated as often as you wish when new pieces are created.

If possible, give kids their own “office” space where they can do homework and keep supplies. If space is at a premium, try multi-function furniture. A dresser can work as both a changing table and storage for homework supplies.

Encourage reading by having seating other than the bed and adequate lighting. A small bookcase with favorite books is nice.

Keep closets neat with multi-pocket organizers on doors. These can hold anything from hair ornaments to sunglasses, trinkets or even art supplies.