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Ideas On Children's Rooms-Part II

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By: Payal Jain, In Home & Garden
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Updated: Monday, February 25, 2008
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Theme rooms are unique design rooms, and are fun to conceptualize and easy to visualize. Design them with a little foresight, so they can be adapted to change. Themes cover a gigantic area ranging from anything to everything. Lizzie McGuire for girls and Power Rangers for boys are the latest fads. Today’s children are mini-adults, who outgrow themes very quickly, thus, it is necessary to balance a child’s fantasies with needs and requirements. It always works to feature themes in accessories and soft furnishings that can be replaced at the lowest possible cost.
Adorn the walls with thematic wallpaper borders depicting animals, cartoon characters, etc. These are a more economic option compared to full wall-coverings or murals. Paste the borders mid-way along wall. Use a variety of ceiling or wall decoration stickers that are easy to apply, re-use and change, if need be.

Incorporate themes in lampshades, dustbins and other accessories. Limit age-related aspects to one wall, capturing them in bulletin boards in the form of pictures or artwork. Hang a string of laminated pictures, framed photographs or graphic design posters of the child along the walls.

Use a combination of materials and textures to add a unique perspective to your child’s rooms.
Ensure that the furniture is sturdy, functional and durable with storage facilities and flexible traits. It must be ergonomically designed and scaled-down to child height ratios, for convenient and comfortable usability. Safety measures are a necessity for children’s rooms and must be addressed. Design furniture with round edges. All sharp furniture edges must be cushioned.
Single and bunk beds must be provided with edge cushions as well as safety rails. Bunk/loft beds and freestanding bookshelves must be rested against and securely screwed to the wall.
Wardrobes and storage cupboards must be attached with a fixed skirting, to safeguard against feet getting grazed, whilst opening their shutters. Use stoppers for doors to prevent them from suddenly closing. Install doors with child locks. Coat all furniture with non-toxic paint.
Include safety or toughened glass if required, and keep its usage minimal. Utilize short pile rugs/carpets having an anti-skid backing, as they are durable, low maintenance and protect against the danger of tripping.

Windows must be installed with an appropriate locking mechanism that allows ventilation.
Furry cushions should be avoided in toddler’s rooms as they pose choking ad breathing hazards.
Scrape an old chair and to derive a smooth surface to work on. Encourage the child to paint or stencil the same in her favorite motif, using acrylic paints.

Involving them in the decision making process will make them feel responsible, so involves them; they will not only enjoy the room deco process but will build a strong bond with you too.
Children, be it of any age are very sensitive and protective about their things and when it comes to their room, they are even extra protective. They like to keep things at their own pace and ease. Involving them in deciding storage and other things in the room will make them keep the room tidy and will make you happy as the storage is as per their choice but your convenience.

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