Decorating a boy's room can be hard if your son a super hero one day and a fireman the next. How can you keep up with all the changes he goes through? And how do you decorate his bedroom to reflect all of those changes? The answer" You don't. The secret is to build a room that will be right for years with just a few inexpensive changes to reflect his current passion. Here's how:
1. Furniture. As soon as is practical, buy well-made full-sized wood furniture for the room. The bed sizes can be changed to accommodate a growing child, but the other furniture can be easily made to reflect the tastes of of both young and older children and need not be downsized.
2. Paint. Paint your child’s room instead of using expensive wallpaper. The room will be easier to change (no scraping!) and more durable. Create fun shapes such as stripes or geometric shapes with your inkjet print and window decal paper available at your local office supply. This is allow you to quickly update the windows or walls and give the room a bright, cheerful feel.
3. Floors Choose quality floor coverings which will prove durable under the natural wear it will undoubted receive in a child’s room. Choose neutral colors and avoid patterned coverings that can become quickly dated. Add an area rug in a fun pattern that can be changed in a couple of years.
4. Themes. Create themed roman shades easily with sheets. Or use roller shades and decorate with fabric or cut-out shapes that can be attached with fusible interfacing available at any craft or sewing store. All you have to do is iron it on.
5. Go wild. Go wild with the rest! You easily and inexpensively change the accessories in the room to reflect your child’s current interests. Among the items you can change:
- Window treatments, tiebacks and rods
- Drawer knobs and pulls
- Wall color
- Wall accessories (posters, clocks, art, shelving, etc.)
- Lamps
- Bedding and linens
- Storage bins and baskets
- Throw pillows
A neutral room foundation and colorful accessories can turn any boy’s bedroom into a dream room — for whichever super hero they are!
