Five Tips for Decorating a
Girl’s Bedroom
by: Melissa A. Boyd

Little girl's love to spend time in their bedrooms. It's a place all of
their own. A place where they can not only sleep, but dream. What better
way to help your child's dreams come true then by surrounding them with
their favorite things! Decorating your child’s bedroom can be both a fun
and rewarding experience for both of you. Here are five simple tips to
get you started in the right direction:
Listen
The most important factor is to hear your
child's ideas; after all it is "her" room you are decorating! Have her
sit down and make a list of her favorite things from toys to television
programs. Would she like to have a themed bedroom? Or would she like to
utilize her favorite colors as a canvas for a potpourri of decor?
Children's Wall Art & Posters
Recycle
Make use of what is already in place. You
will be amazed at how you can turn items already in her bedroom into
something new! If her dresser has an attached mirror, remove it from the
dresser base and place a new mirror directly to the wall. Change dresser
knobs/and pulls. Flip posters around and let her draw her own
masterpiece. Paint bedroom doors for a new bold look. Purchase a duvet
cover for a quick bedding change.
Think Ahead
Like the seasons change, so does your
child's likes and dislikes. As a parent you may have obtained a "feel”
for this. Take this in account when decorating. Also, ask yourself if
she will still love the hand painted mural of the fairy's garden a few
months from now. Will she love the pink carpet when she is a teen?
Explore less permanent options such as wall stick ups, framed art, and
accent rugs.
Simple Impact
You can make a dramatic change by just
adding splashes of color and texture. Add accent pillows and throws to
bedding. Hang throws and tapestry from the wall. Change window
treatments. Throw down accent rugs for quick impact.
Have Fun
Spending time with your child decorating
her room should be fun. Explore each other's creative side by creating
artwork, bulletin boards, and other decor crafts together. Throw a
bedroom-makeover party for her and her friends. They can each make a
decor item for the room.
These are just a few of the many tips and
ideas to incorporate when beginning your decorating adventure. You’ll be
sure to come up with plenty of your own by project’s end. Make sure and
jot them down for next time. Yes, there will be next time!
Melissa A. Boyd is
the creator of
themes4kids.com, a comprehensive
resource for decorating kid's bedrooms and baby nurseries. You will find
bedroom themes, tips, articles, and much more! You can reach Melissa at
mailto:mboyd@themesforkids.com Visit
http://www.themesforkids.com
today!
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