| Let's start at the top - the ceiling. Painting a ceiling | | | | are some of the most popular choices for |
| is a relatively easy way to change any room's | | | | window dressings. All are available in a wide range |
| appearance. You may want traditional white paint | | | | of material, colors and styles. It's very important |
| to match or coordinate with the walls, go for a | | | | that before you purchase shades or blinds to |
| contrast, or use one of the many different | | | | have accurate measurements. This can be a |
| techniques available today. Get creative - it's not | | | | rather expensive mistake, so follow directions |
| that difficult to paint over if you make a mistake. | | | | carefully or have an expert take the |
| You might want to try hand painting wispy clouds | | | | measurements for you. Also, keep in mind safety |
| on a sky blue ceiling. Or for more drama, how | | | | factors such as keeping cords, etc. out of reach |
| about stenciling gold stars and a moon on a | | | | of small children. Other options for treating |
| midnight blue background. If painting's not your | | | | windows in a child's room could be the use of |
| thing, there are tons of wallpaper choices to give | | | | frosted or stained glass (either real or an |
| the ceiling a different look and texture. Also | | | | inexpensive variation). If you |
| attaching fabric, straw matting or even lattice to | | | | don't want to cover the window, painting or |
| a ceiling will add interest and a personal touch. | | | | staining the molding around it to match or |
| Acoustic tile is something you might want to | | | | contrast with the walls will give the window an |
| consider, especially if noise is a problem. Planks, as | | | | entirely new look.Lighting - when choosing lighting |
| with wood floors, add a certain charm and | | | | for a child's bedroom, think first of safety and |
| warmth to a room. Adding beams or moldings | | | | then decorate for fun. Lamps are available in |
| (either real or faux) might give just the right | | | | many styles, colors and themes. For small children, |
| touch. If you're handy you may want to do it | | | | there are many unbreakable types. Of course, |
| yourself or you might want to hire a professional. | | | | keep cords out of reach and sight if possible. |
| It depends on your budget, time and | | | | However, never lay a carpet over a cord - this |
| experience.Walls - probably the largest surface of | | | | could be a fire hazard. Proper lighting that is not |
| a child's bedroom. There are many options to | | | | too bright so as to prevent glare is important for |
| choose from here as well. Paint, wallpaper and | | | | computer/homework areas. There are many |
| paneling are probably the most common, and the | | | | specialty bulbs available such as one's with a back |
| easiest way to accommodate for the child's age, | | | | up filament - if the first one burns out the second |
| needs and interests without breaking the bank. It's | | | | one continues to work. Some have programmable |
| a good idea to keep in mind ease of cleaning and | | | | chips that dim the bulb over a period of time. Be |
| durability when making your choice. For example, | | | | careful of halogen bulbs which can become hot - |
| if you like wallpaper, vinyl would be a good choice | | | | make sure they are surrounded by a guard. Use |
| because it is washable. Also, patterned wallpaper is | | | | only bulbs that are recommended by the fixture's |
| a good disguise for less than perfect walls. It | | | | manufacturer. It's also a good idea to provide a |
| comes in a myriad of styles and colors. Paneling | | | | nightlight with a built in sensor, and a wall mounted |
| or wood plank walls are another option that is | | | | flashlight for emergencies.Choosing furniture for |
| both durable and versatile for a child's bedroom. | | | | your child's bedroom. Of course, the age of the |
| The prices range greatly in this category, but will | | | | child is probably the most important consideration |
| last practically forever. Painting the walls, probably | | | | here. For an infant, some parents start out with a |
| the least expensive way to decorate a child's | | | | bassinette or cradle, while others may want to |
| bedroom is also the most versatile. Color, type of | | | | use a crib. Just make sure they meet all safety |
| application and special effects are limited only by | | | | standards. This information is easily attainable. |
| your imagination. Once again, if you make a | | | | Other items needed for a baby's room might be |
| mistake, simply paint over it!Flooring or floor | | | | a changing table, dresser or chest of drawers, |
| covering - generally flooring is a hard surface such | | | | toy storage and perhaps a rocking chair or other |
| as wood, tile, linoleum etc., while a floor covering | | | | sitting area for tired mom or dad. Whether |
| would be a material such as an area rug or wall to | | | | purchased new, used, handmade, or handed |
| wall carpeting. Almost any type of flooring or floor | | | | down, safety is the first factor. Sharp corners, |
| covering is suitable for a bedroom. You are limited | | | | loose hardware, or improperly fitting mattress are |
| only by your taste and pocketbook. Of course, | | | | some things to look for. Once that is taken care |
| ease of cleaning as well as comfort and durability | | | | of, have fun choosing a theme or color that you |
| are important considerations when choosing a | | | | feel your baby would enjoy. |
| floor for a child's bedroom. For practicality many | | | | For an older child's bedroom you may want to |
| people select one of the hard surfaces available | | | | include a night stand, a sturdy size table and chairs |
| for easy upkeep and then soften the look with an | | | | (for those very important tea parties or crafts), |
| area rug or scatter rugs. Just make sure they | | | | and more storage for the ever increasing supply |
| have non-slip backings or are anchored down to | | | | of toys. Teens would appreciate a desk for |
| prevent accidents.Windows - while providing a | | | | homework, an entertainment center, a dresser |
| focal point for any room may need more | | | | with a mirror or a vanity table. The selection of |
| coverage in a bedroom for privacy and room | | | | these items depends upon things that you might |
| darkening purposes. Shades, blinds, shutters and | | | | already have, the size of the room, your and |
| curtains either used separately or in combination, | | | | your child's taste, and of course your budget. |