How to Decorate a Kid's Room

Decorating a kid's room is a fun project. It's an act of love --- a chance to reflect your child's interests, while you make the most of the space you have available. If you are ready to take on the challenge, here are some tips to do it right.

Things You'll Need

• Durable furniture
• Storage containers
• Poster frames

Instructions

How to Decorate a Kid's Room

1. 

   Get durable furniture. Furniture for any room can be a big investment; but remember, kids will be kids, so you don't want to buy something you'll cry over if it gets scratched or damaged. Look for furniture (beds and dressers) that will grow with your child's needs, allow for easy upgrades, and fit into a variety of decor. Your child's room will undoubtedly go through a few phases in colors and trends, but good furniture will stand the test of time. Solid wood such as oak will take a beating and keep looking great.

2. 

   Create a play area. A small room can still have a space on the floor for children to play and larger kids to "hang out." Place beds against a wall so there is room for kids to play with toys and spend time with friends. Paint one wall in chalkboard paint for an instant focal point that your kids will enjoy for a long, long time.

3. 

   Be versatile. Theme rooms are fun, but wall-to-wall Spider Man furniture and accessories make it more difficult to update the room as your child's interests grow and change. Durable poster frames let you easily switch out images. Limit matching accessories to bedding or accent pillows.

4. 

   Think storage. Keeping a kid's room neat and tidy is a chore for both parents and children, so make it easy with kid-friendly storage. Under-the-bed drawers hold pillows and spare blankets. Baskets and bins can hold toys and dirty laundry to keep the room organized.

5. Create a focal wall. Wallpaper murals are a fantastic way to celebrate your child's interests and add drama to a kid's room. Easy to apply and remove, larger room murals can include a fantasy landscape, baseball arena or football field. Color coordinate the other walls to provide a cohesive environment.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchase a bed that can go from crib to twin bed to save money on growing furniture needs.

• Don't use window blinds in kid's rooms, as children can get caught in the cords. Go for shades and curtains to cover windows.

Resources

• greatpricedfurniture.com
• kidsdecor.net
• fundecorforkids.com