Ideas and tips to design a kid’s room

It is tempting to create a pretty and decorate nursery for you're a child but quicker than you think your baby will have turned into a lively toddler needing a different kind of room. And as the time passed - the toddler becomes a school goer, a teenager and then a young child. So you need a room designed to evolve as your child grows up. There are plenty of ideas and tips to create a perfect room for your child which can grow with your child and the first step to pick a theme for kids' room.

How to pick a theme for your kids room?
Theme plays an important role in designing a kids room, spend sometime to think right theme for your kids room, try a topic that can grow with your child like a room done in jungle or sea theme can work all the way from a nursery into a room for a nine or ten years. Once the theme of the kid's room is selected the next step is to decorate the kid's room.

Painting scheme for your kids room: To paint your kids room; lead free preferably the water based bright coat of paint is best. Colors, patterns and textures are important for a child overall development especially the visual and tactile development. You can use boldly pattern wall papers and fabric to cover the walls of your kid's room, if you already have a wall with neutral background than it can be livened up with colorful mobile and pin boards of simple drawings. Always use washable paints to protect your wall from the stains. Paint your kids room wall with mural or try doing some faux finishing on your walls.

Coping with clutter tips and ideas for kids room: Blocks, dolls, small cars, skates and other sundry items should ideally be stored in boxes or tubs of different sizes. This makes it easier for kids to find their things as well. Shoe boxes are perfect for holding lego, dolls' clothes and other accessories, and small cars. You can place train set, car trucks and sports gear in the large boxes. Storage containers can be labeled with words or pictures for younger children.

You can use Hat racks, expandable or pegged; make wonderful hooks for hanging stuffed animal. You can even line the entire wall of a kid's room with pegged hat racks. Children's room needs plenty of shelves, simple containers and practical solutions to keep their room clutter free. Do not forget to involve your kids in the planning, prioritizing and sorting stages ensures better participation in the maintenance clutter.

How to choose kids room furniture?: Kids room furniture should be flexible and versatile as they love climbing over the furniture, moving it around and use it in their games so it should be light and bright in colors. Try to look for dual function in furniture pieces, for example instead of changing table you can use dressers that is about the waist high. Wardrobes and tables with adjustable shelves and drawers can be easily turned around to meet changing needs.
Children's mattresses should be high quality and made up of non allergic material, be ergonomically correct and be able to withstand wear and tear.

Flooring for kids room: Floors in kids room should be non-skid and easy to clean. It is good to use the coverings such as non-slip tiles, vinyl or any other type of floor surface which is suitable to play on, and spilt drinks; paints and craft materials can be easily cleaned.

Window treatments for kids room: There are host of window treatment available in the market you can choose any of them depending on your budget and requirement. An inexpensive way to make curtains is to use bed sheets for the fabric.

Safety issues in Kids room designing: Babies and small children have faster metabolic rates, they ingest more pollutants from air, food and water. Therefore it is important that you choose led free paints. Avoid plastic and metal as much as possible. Fit safety cover over all electrical switches or have them repositioned high on walls. Furniture should be sturdy; with no sharp edges it is good to choose the 100% natural fibers and fabric for the mattresses and bedding.