It seems like it was just yesterday that your “little one” was obsessed with cute little dinosaurs or Barbie dolls… or comic book heroes and teen idols. It’s time to realize that that was yesterday! Your children are growing up and summer time is the best time to change out the style of their bedrooms and show them that you’ve noticed they’re growing up!
Give them a personalized place they can call their own! Especially if they are transitioning from grammar school to middle school or middle school to high school. A lot has changed since we were kids, but some things haven’t changed… children still want a private space that is completely about “them”!
First step is to sit down and talk about their room and what they want to change. Have dinosaurs been replaced with super heroes? Or have super heroes been replaced by sports? Pick a new theme and then expand on it.
Next, plan on changing out the items that will have the most impact visually, like window treatments, wall murals, bed coverlets and headboards. All of these are large enough to instantly give the room a new feel.
For example, let’s use this nautical makeover as an example.Changing the color palate to blues and browns instantly changes the atmosphere of the room. Add the nautical flags swag to the windows, throw in a life preserver and add a couple of nautical accessories and voila! You have a really modern and interesting bedroom for your young sailor!
Or, do you want something a bit more dramatic? Turn your future fashion designer daughter’s room into her own Project Runway by adding some dramatic lighting and wall treatments and a runway bed! Chances are, she’ll keep her room neat and tidy to show off to her friends!
Is your son a Storm Trooper or Star Wars fan that just can’t get enough? Check out the custom spaceship bed and accessories in this ultra galactic bedroom. He’ll be the envy of his friends!
And, for yet another great example, refer to our blog about a boy’s coastal surf bedroom that we posted on our blog. Click here for a photo and more details.
It’s easier than you think to spruce up your child’s room and turn it into their own private place to relax, study and play with their friends. Let the design team at Andrea Lauren Interior Design come up with the perfect color palate, style and accessories for you. It will save you time and money – after all, some “do it yourself” jobs can look like you “did it yourself” and just don’t hit the mark!
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