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