As interior trends change, so do your tastes. Believe it or not, the same thing goes on in a child’s mind. Your child may have grown up some and wants a different aesthetic to reflect their personality, or they want to move from one phase to the next. In any new project, be creative! You want to have a great design in mind – something practical, functional and filled with character. Decorating a new bedroom for your child doesn’t have to be expensive … you can do it all on a budget. Whether you’re decorating for a girl or a boy, the sky is the limit! Apply the same principles you would use for your own low-cost redecoration project and get to planning!

Here are a few decorating tips:

• Use color as your guide. Paint in bold, bright colors can transform a room instantaneously. Even if you’re using a muted color, a pop of paint will provide a new look for less. Once you start there, you can add things as you go.
• Themes work well for children, depending on the age group.
• Don’t be too matchy matchy – blend color and textures together to create a cohesive look.
• Let the child be your guide. Children generally know what they want their environment to look like.
• A bed system can make a world of difference. Have you ever thought about this type of bed and Furniture for your child’s bedroom? They look great and are relatively inexpensive.
• Use the walls to add flavor and variety. Murals or creative art galleries are gorgeous and can be changed on a whim. Colorful picture frames can be rotated to change the look of a room every couple of months.

If your child is of school-age and you really want to be different, think chalkboard paint! This is great for the budding artist, and they can create their own wall mural which can be changed again and again. Adding cute locker systems on the walls will give your child a quick and efficient solution for keeping those toys out of sight and off the floor. Most importantly, you want to plan the bedroom to be as functional as possible to allow room for your child to grow. IKEA is good for children’s furniture that serve multiple purposes. You also want to utilize shelving, and closet organizers to maximize space.

Additional Money Saving Suggestions:

• Re-purpose carpets – even if you pull up the old carpet, you don’t have to get rid of it entirely. Cut it into interesting shapes for additional floor covering. Carpet stores also have inexpensive remnants. Get a couple in some nice colors and go to work!
• Buy multipurpose furniture that will grow with your child. If you’re going to make the investment, make it worth your money. You want furniture that will outlast multiple redecoration projects. If you find that’s not in your budget right now, iron beds are much cheaper and can serve the same purpose.
• Go to thrift stores and garage sales for bargains. You can find great things here to re-purpose.
• Make a decorative headboard. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to do this. Get some filler, fabric, a staple gun and you’re good to go!

Taking the time to incorporate different styles can go a long way. Look through magazines, watch home decoration shows and use your own creativity to accomplish your goal. Use curtains or cute dresser knobs to add space and creativity. Both can be changed at the spur of the moment to a different color.

Create a comfort zone for your child to relax. Placing a beanbag or comfy chair next to a bookcase will provide a place to read, think and wind-down. Incorporate multiple lighting sources to add variety. An overhead light will assist when picking out clothes or working on arts and crafts. A small lamp in the reading zone will create a calming effect.

Using these tips and techniques will go a long way in helping you decorate for less. Again, let your child help with the process and ideas and you’ll have a winning combination!

Author Bio: Olivia loves painting and decorating, she finds it is a good way to have creative fun with her two children.

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