When decorating your child’s room, keep in mind that it is his or her personal space in which to grow, play and relax. Your child will want to personalize his or her room as much as possible as he or she grows, so you will want to keep your planning flexible and involve your child as much as possible. The older he or she gets, the less you will have to play a role in the decorating.
Here are some quick tips for decorating for your child at any age.
0-2 Years old
From the time your child is an infant to the time he or she is just on the brink of becoming a full-blown toddler, he or she will spend much of their time on the floor and on their backs. Decorating the space above them is just as important as decorating the space on the walls around them.
Decorate with light colors, for they will be more soothing to your child than bright, vibrant colors. Use plush stuffed animals and comfortable padding around beds, chairs and floors. Allow your child to have a comfortable space to crawl around, such as a carpeted floor or a thick rug. It is also a god idea in invest in comfortable floor pillows for your child to lie in while you are elsewhere in the room or the house.
2-4 Years old
While your child is a toddler, he or she is just beginning to become independent. Having a private space for him or her to play on his or her own will be important to him. Because your child will have an undying curiosity about everything, you will want to ensure that your room is safe for him or her to explore.
Make sure all dressers and tall pieces of furniture are securely bound to the floor so that you child will not topple them over while climbing. Considering putting drawer locks on the drawers so that your child cannot pull them out and on top of himself.
Your toddler will also be very interested in expressing his or her creativity, so make sure to have plenty of educational toys on hand for him or her to enjoy. Have a space for your child to play with markers and crayons. You can even paint chalk-paint, magnetic paint, or dry-erase paint on the walls for your child to use as a workstation.
4-6 Years old
While your child enters into his first few years of school, he or she will have small amounts of homework to bring home. Make sure he or she has a comfortable space to work on projects. Starting a firm study regimen with your child while he or she is young is important to the development of strong study habits.
Your child will also desire an increased amount of privacy and will want to have a strong influence in the decorating of his or her room. Consider hanging a clothesline from wall to wall for him or her to hang their pictures from. He will enjoy showing off his masterpieces in his space.
The most important factor to take into consideration when decorating your child’s room is his or her tastes or requests. Ask him what he likes and dislikes and do your best to include him in every step of the decorating process, if he is old enough to participate.