Perhaps your child has outgrown their little kid room decor. Or maybe they’ve developed an interest in a certain theme, like dinosaurs, horses, or superheroes. Whatever your reason for wanting to redo your child’s room, you can follow these simple steps to wow them with an awesome room transformation that won’t break your budget.
Choose a Timeless Underlying Theme
Children are often enthusiastic about the latest movies, games, or fads. As tempting as it might be to incorporate the newest hot trend into their bedroom renovation, a word of caution is in order. Fads quickly come and go. It’s safer to choose a theme that isn’t overly trendy and likely to go out of style anytime soon. Wall decals are also a smart choice to decorate your child’s room with a fun way. Also, you can change them after a while and reinvent the room’s design.
It’s also important to steer clear of anything your child could quickly outgrow, such as permanent wallpaper featuring characters from a cartoon for young children. If they do really want to go with a certain theme, choose to use elements of that theme that will grow with them. For example, if your child likes the great outdoors, you can select some forest-themed furniture or accents rather than paint a mural of cartoon woodland creatures on their wall.
Select Neutral Colors
Kids often love bright colors. However, they may soon tire of hot pink or lime green walls. Rather than make the entire room flashy and glaring, it makes sense to paint the walls more neutral shades. Any vibrant splashes of color can be added with accent items that can be changed in the future without significant time, effort, or expense.
Refurbish Secondhand Furniture
A savvy way to save money on redecorating your child’s room is to learn how to refurbish secondhand furniture. You can scour your local resale and thrift shops for great buys on toy chests, dressers, desks, nightstands, and headboards. Look online for some do-it-yourself painting, sanding, and refinishing tips. With a little hard work and creativity, you can turn a worn out bookshelf into a work of art.
Opt for Quality Window Coverings and Light Fixtures
Window coverings and light fixtures can really enhance the look of your child’s room. Since you want them to last for a long time it makes sense to seek out durable, quality items. There’s a whole host of window cover options out there to choose from, including custom shutters, blinds, shades, and draperies. Light fixtures also come in many shapes and sizes, and some include extra features like ceiling fans and dimming switches. Your choice for these items will boil down to personal preferences and what you can afford in your budget.
Personalize with Inexpensive Accents
When it comes to wise, budget-friendly redecorating, choosing inexpensive accents is a key to your success. These will give your child the freedom to express their own unique style without locking the entire room into a permanent look. These accents could include rugs, throw pillows, blankets, and removable wall decals.
You don’t have to overspend to make your child’s bedroom look amazing. With a bit of ingenuity, you can give them the room they’ve always dreamed of for less than you ever imagined possible.
