| Little girl's love to spend time in their bedrooms. It's a | | | | Children love and idea one day and hate it the next. |
| place all of their own. A place where they can play out | | | | The fairy or cartoon character may be in vogue today; |
| their imaginations and dreams and have fun being | | | | but will it be popular in a few months or more? Also; |
| whatever they choose. What better way to help your | | | | as they grow older their thoughts change. Purple is in |
| child's dreams come true then by surrounding them | | | | today; but red may be in tomorrow. Take this in |
| with their favorite things! Decorating your child's | | | | account when decorating. Also, ask yourself if she will |
| bedroom can be both a fun and rewarding experience | | | | still love the garden mural few months from now. Will |
| for both of you. Here are five simple tips to get you | | | | she love the purple carpet when she is a teen? |
| started in the right direction. | | | | Explore less permanent options such as wall stick ups, |
| Listen to Her Ideas | | | | framed art, accent rugs and carefully consider all ideas |
| The most important factor is to hear your child's ideas. | | | | and plans. |
| Have her sit down and make a list of her favorite | | | | Simple Ideas |
| things from toys to television programs. Would she like | | | | You can make a dramatic change by just adding |
| to have a themed bedroom? Or would she like her | | | | splashes of color and texture. Add accent pillows and |
| favorite colors painted on the walls. Of course; your | | | | throws to bedding for more color and texture. You |
| budget is important; but making the room a creative | | | | can hang throws or tapestry from the wall if the walls |
| place for your child is more important. | | | | are empty. Change window treatments and add more |
| Recycle Items | | | | colorful or character designs. Throw down accent rugs |
| Make use of what you already have in the room. It is | | | | for quick impact and easy cleaning or replacement. |
| amazing at how you can turn pieces into something | | | | Have Fun |
| new and exciting. If a piece of furniture is old and | | | | Spend time with your child and make decorating her |
| scratched; consider painting it to give it a new look. | | | | room fun and stress free. Explore each other's |
| You may even want to use her favorite color for the | | | | creative side by creating artwork, bulletin boards, and |
| piece. If her dresser has an attached mirror you can | | | | other decor crafts together. Throw a |
| remove it and place a new mirror directly to the wall. | | | | bedroom-makeover party for her and her friends. |
| Knobs and pulls can be changed and here are a | | | | They can each make a decor item for the room. |
| variety of designs and styles. Flip posters around and | | | | These are just a few of the many tips and ideas to |
| let her draw her own masterpiece. Paint bedroom | | | | incorporate when beginning your decorating adventure. |
| doors for a new bold look. Purchase a duvet cover for | | | | You'll be sure to come up with plenty of your own by |
| a quick bedding change. | | | | project's end. Make sure and jot them down for next |
| Think Ahead | | | | time. |