Decorating Kid Rooms...Select Items That Can Grow With Your Child

You know how the old saying goes: "Don't judge a book by its cover". You can design very creative kid rooms that are appealing to the eye, but when you dig a little deeper, that's all they are--a good-looking room.

A must for every bedroom, from a nursery to a teen room, is that it is efficient and comfortable. What do we mean by that? Read on.

Before you take the plunge into decorating kid rooms and buy the paint, the dresser, even the bed --STOP!! Grab a pen and paper and start exploring all the great ideas and advice we have to offer.

Take good notes. We will help guide you through this process so that you make the best decorating decisions based on the best bedroom decorating ideas. We want to help you with decorating your kid rooms so that it will be a space that they will love and treasure for years to come.

The key to decorating kid rooms is to select colors and furnishings that can grow with your kids. Unless you have a never ending decorating budget, you need to plan and buy smart. How do you do that? We thought you'd never ask!

Choosing a Bed

There are some amazing beds on the market these days that can change with your child. First it's a crib, then a toddler bed and then a twin bed suitable for a teen. Ingenious, isn't it? Or if you have siblings sharing a room there are bunk beds that later change into seperate side by side twin beds. If the sharing a room concept gets old...one twin bed stays, the other goes. This is one outstanding bedroom decorating idea that should always be considered when decorating kid rooms.

Advice on Character Rooms

When you get involved in decorating kid rooms, it is best to try to stay away from character rooms. Kids' tastes change... sometimes from day to day. For example, one of our friends went out and bought a whole roll of Barney wallpaper border that her daughter chose, of course.

After spending the time putting it up and getting it all straight (which can be a daunting task) her adorable three year old walked in. She then asked, "What do you think?" Her daughter replied with a "Yuck!" Although 3 hours ago Barney was her favorite, not any more. You know the moral of the story. Kid bedroom decorating should be well thought out ahead of time.

One of the worst places to display a character theme would be the walls. Just imagine taking the time to paint a mural or spending the money to pay someone else to do it and then your kid's taste changes. Let's say you just can't talk your little one out of a character kids room. Here are some bedroom decorating ideas to please them, you and that decorating budget.

Bedding, pictures and rugs can all be easily interchanged in your kid rooms. One way to approach the character issue with your children is to let them pick out a pillow case, sheets and a small decorative rug of their choice.

That way they can still have their favorite character displayed, but not in such an expensive, and permanent, fashion. Then choose the bedspread and other accessories that can easily grow with them for a while. Decorating your kid rooms will be much more enjoyable and successful in the long run if you will take this approach.

Storage Ideas

Kid room storage is another important choice when decorating kid bedrooms. An example of an efficient storage idea are pullout drawers under your kid's bed. It saves space and helps eliminate clutter. You can go extravagant with this by buying a custom bed with drawers that are attached or even make your own.

There are also under the bed storage boxes that are a good idea for that tight budget. When your kids are young it is a great space for toys and stuffed animals. Then later on they can store clothes, sports equipment or blankets. It is always a good idea to take advantage of that space under your kids' beds.

Another storage option when decorating kid bedrooms is an armoire that can also be used for books and toys at first and then later as an entertainment center. Bottom line...think long term before you buy when it comes to decorating kid rooms!

So, are you ready to get started? GREAT! Good planning is your first step towards fun and functional kid rooms. Start with these bedroom decorating ideas to design that special kid room and continue to dig into Cool Kid Bedrooms as we constantly expand our stash of useful information. Most of all...have a blast! Decorating kid rooms really can and should be loads of fun. We can't wait to see how your kid bedroom decorating turns out, so don't forget to send us a picture.

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