Unique Glass Home Decor

(ARA) – Parents know that they rarely have the same ideas and opinions as their children. When decorating your child’s room, you might want one design while your 8-year-old daughter has a completely different concept in mind. Don’t worry parents, with a few tricks, you’ll be able to design a room that is stylish, functional and fun for your child.

“Since your child’s bedroom is the one room in the house where they get to express themselves, personalization will help them create a sense of identity for themselves,” says Jeff Nokkeo, academic director for Interior Design at The Art Institute of California — San Francisco.

Here are some decorating tips that will help keep the whole family happy:

* Talk to your child about his or her vision for the room. Then select a color palette and theme together. What are her likes and dislikes? Does he have a favorite hobby or activity he likes to do? Incorporating some of the child’s design ideas into the room will help make it feel like his or her own.
* Does she want overpowering or bright colors? “Compromise by using a neutral wall color in the room and adding punch and color with accessories and accents like bedding, lamps, wall art and other decorations,” Nokkeo suggests.
* Likewise, keep window shades neutral, but add a fun, colorful valance. The neutral base will make it easy for you to change the room when your child’s tastes change again in a couple years.

Both furniture manufacturers and home decor companies have special sections for children, so there are plenty of options to choose from. You’ll notice color trends as you start to shop — most major retailers will stock similar colors in any given season, making it easy to mix and match products from different stores. Here’s a look at some of the hottest trends for children’s bedrooms:

For Girls
It’s all about bright colors for girls, from purple to lime green to the ever-popular pink. Retro patterns are making a comeback, and they may look familiar to moms who had something similar when they were young. But make no mistake: these patterns are updated with a twist for a fun, funky look.

For example, Montgomery Ward (wards.com) features a personalized Sweetheart Pillow and Throw that will keep your daughter cozy while sleeping, enjoying a book, or simply lounging around her room. The set includes a throw (49 by 60 inch) that’s soft plush on one side and silky smooth on the other and a matching 15-inch square pillow. Adding items that can be personalized with a name or favorite phrase, like this blanket, is a way to make your child feel like the room truly is her special place. Choose pink with black embroidery or black with prink embroidery. The throw is machine washable, a good thing to note when choosing items for a child’s room since little hands can be messy.

For Boys
If your little guy loves sports, choose accessories that have his favorite professional logo on them, such as a bedspread or poster. If your son isn’t a sports nut, you can incorporate any interest into affordable decor that will personalize the room. For example, if your son loves to play Army, add some camouflage curtains. Does he like science? Add a wall mural of the solar system. And if you don’t have a theme to work with, just choose his favorite colors and find accessories that incorporate that color.

For Both
Functionality is important in a child’s room. Adding items like a desk or table to work on is a great idea. Montgomery Ward has a great option for younger children called the ABC Table and Chair Set that gives little ones a special place for drawing, snacking and other activities. Educational letters and images capture the imagination.

Organization is also important in a child’s room. Consider adding a decorative toy chest, closet organizers and storage bins to your child’s room to help avoid clutter. Encourage children to take out only one or two toys at a time so their rooms remain stylish and clean. Once they have a system to follow and know that their favorite teddy bear is in the chest at the end of the bed, they’ll be more likely to put it away when they’re done using it for easy access later.

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Thinking of decorating your child’s room and don’t know where to start?
It’s simple!
Your kid’s decor should be a mixture of what your child wants and what they might need later on.

1. Paint: If your child has two favorite colors, you could use these shades in compliment of one another.

2. Borders and wall papers: If you want to use only one neutral color, then you should use fun and theme wall papers and borders that later on can be remove to replace them with new ones.

3. Wall stickers could bring a unique touch and add so much to your child’s room. They are very simple to peel off when you want them gone.

4. Wall art: To add a personal touch, hang their favorite artwork around the room.

5. Choose the right fun fabrics to add a punch to the room.

Use that neon pink, aqua or the lime green that you see everywhere in decorative kids pillows, bedding and curtains.

These are just a few ideas for how to decorate your kid’s room.

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