Kid-room decor is fun, but it can get expensive, quickly. Furniture alone can cost an arm and a leg. And what child wants a basic room that lacks fun, unique features and personality? If you’re looking for kid-room ideas but don’t want to take out another mortgage for the budget, here are some quirky and imaginative ways to make the decor in a child’s room sparkle and pop, without putting you in the poor house.
Utilize Patterns Creatively
Livening up a kid’s room starts with fun patterns. Don’t be afraid to mix them together to create the look you want. A fun bed spread pattern with solid pillows and a different pattern for the curtains is whimsical and creative. Use pops of solid colors to help tie it all together effectively.
Try “Un-matching” Your Decor
It’s easy to go to the store and buy the comforter, pillows, curtains, and rug that match each other perfectly. While that’s fine, it’s not really creating a kid’s room that is memorable or unique. Instead of buying a complete set of matching furniture, lamps, or other decor, try mixing it up. Take stock of the pieces you already own and add to those, even if they don’t match. A desk with a chair that’s a slightly different color increases the room’s individuality. The result will be a comfortable, completely unique kid-room design.
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Create A Mini Art Gallery
If your child loves to draw and color, use it to your advantage by incorporating it into your design. Pick up some different sized frames and spray paint them bold colors so they perk up the walls. Showcase your child’s artwork in them. Hang them in a collage on one wall. This is a fun and creative type of atmosphere that has your child’s stamp on it.
Find Unique Items Online
If you’re using some items you already own, update them by throwing in a dash or two of something new. Etsy is a website where crafters and artists sell handmade items. An interesting pillow, unique curtain design or a sign with your child’s name in fun letters adds interest and whimsy to a kid’s room without breaking the bank.
Bring in Un-traditional Materials
Don’t think your ideas only reach to what you can find in the home goods department. Get creative with your ideas! Hang some sparkling beads down one side of a wall, add a rope swing from the ceiling. If your child has a passion, play off that. For example, a plain mirror comes alive when you glue miniature cars around the frame. Silk flowers glued to the curtains can add an adorably feminine feel. Use your, and your child’s, imagination to create a few fun, unique focal points.
Get Crazy with Paint
Using paint plays heavily into creative ideas for a kid’s room and your child may even want to participate. Cover everything you don’t want painted and get started by choosing one or a couple of colors that set off the furniture and other decor well. It’s easy to make an accent wall by creating patterns with tape. Another fun idea that all children love is to put their hand print somewhere on the new paint job as their “signature.”
Don’t Forget The Floor And Ceiling
The top and bottom of a room are frequently left out of the design. That’s a big mistake! Hang airplanes, baseballs, or crystal lights from the ceiling to increase the room’s appeal. You can even hang planets or hot air balloons! You could also paint a sun and moon with stars on the ceiling. Again, use your imagination and your child’s passions. The floor will benefit from a fuzzy rug. Or use rubber flooring pieces to create a pattern that will also pad your child’s play, stumbles, and falls. Decorating the floor and ceiling is key to maximizing a design and adding dimension to the space.
A cheerful, whimsical kid’s room that delights your child is within your reach, no matter how tight your budget. Take these tips, look at what you already own, and plan out the design. With some paint and a little imagination, your kid will be the envy of every child on the block. And only YOU will know how little you spent.
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