How to Design A Child's Room
Parents incorrectly designed their child's room in the past, but this article showed them how to improve their decoration choices. The child's room defined his or her's entire childhood. They needed a comfortable, functional workplace yet something that was fun, lively, and playful. The kid's taste also changed throughout the years and they usually wanted a new "fresh" look to their room every once in a while. Luckily, most kids were very predictable when it came to their room preferences, so investing in all new elements every time the child went through a new stage of life was not necessary. A great bedroom was the key to a happy childhood, because it's the one place where they could relax and just be themselves. However, the first step was designing."Designing before hand was very important so they had an idea of what the room eventually ended up looking like", said freshman Laurel Carpenter. The basics were the first thing needed for the room. The number one essential in a child's room were the windows. They used light, transparent curtains to multiply the effect of natural light shining into the room which made it appear much larger. Plus, large, extravagant window pieces just attracted dust and tempted kids to play or hang off of the curtains. Also, they tried to strategically place large, unbreakable mirrors around the room for the same effect. Simple, easily washable curtains were the best option, but dark curtains made napping easier for the younger kids. "Some rooms just looked better with different lighting," junior Lindsey Chiesa said. Other "basics" for a child's room included the bed, night stand, book shelf, and desk, but the design of those strictly depended on personal preference and the budget. Once the other staples were successfully decorated, it was time to move on to the rest of the room. Children definitely needed floor space to play with their toys, but they also needed a desk if they wanted to do their homework or color. The parents tried finding a high quality desk that will last for many years, because a desk is always an essential no matter what age the child is. They paired the desk with a neutral colored, comfortable chair so it matched with any design the child's room will ever be. When it came to decorations or knick-knacks, the child had some input. The kid ended up collecting their own meaningful belongings over the years, so they tried not to fill up the room with decor when they were young. The parents also decided on a "theme" for the room and stuck to it. "That way, the room looked put together and nothing clashed," said freshman Becky Wockley. The remainder of the room's decorations were determined by the child them self, and it was time to add the finishing touches to the room. After all, their personality had to shine through the room and the room was a place for the child to express themselves. "It ensured that the child liked the room," said freshman Makayla Caso. If they liked certain colors or things, they tried to incorporate them into the room in an inexpensive, easy way. For example, if butterflies were their favorite, they would add decal stickers on the wall that can be easily removed once they age. Overall, they made the room basic and easily changeable, but still added a few splashes of color and personality into the child's room. by Heather Bogart |
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