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A kid’s bedroom is more than just a place to sleep, it’s their space to play, hang out, dream and show off a little personality.
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And while they may have some very definite ideas about what that looks like, creating a room they love doesn’t mean giving up on style, or blowing the budget.
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From statement bedding and playful pillows to cozy textures, cool lighting and furniture that can grow with them, here are five easy ways to create a bedroom that feels completely theirs , with a little parent-approved style built in.
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Decorating kids’ spaces can be challenging, especially when you have a budding interior designer in the house with LOTS of opinions!
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Let the kids have fun with the things that are easy and affordable to change, and keep the bigger pieces stylish and timeless.
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That way, the room can grow with them, they get the space they want, and you get a room you’re happy to have in your house.
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Start with a theme--not a theme room
Start with something your kid really loves and let that be the jumping-off point for the room , but you don’t need to carry that theme through everything.
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Bedding is a great place to have some fun because it makes a big impact and it’s easy to change as their tastes change.
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Parent-approved tip: Let the bedding do the talking, then keep the bigger pieces a little quieter.
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Pile on the personality
This is where I’d let the kids take over a little!
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Pillows and throws are an easy, affordable way to bring in the things they love without committing the entire room to them.
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A game controller, a monster, a butterfly or a snail–these are the pieces that make the room feel like their room.
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And because they’re easy to swap out, when their latest obsession changes, the room can change right along with them.
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Parent-approved tip: Let them go wild with the pillows and throws, they’re a whole lot easier to change than the walls!
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Let there be (cool) light
Lighting is one of the easiest ways to completely change the mood of a room, and this is another place where you can let the kids have some fun.
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Different sources of light can make a bedroom feel warmer and cozier, and let the room change depending on what they’re doing.
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Something great underfoot
Don’t forget the floor!
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A rug is one of those pieces that can instantly make a bedroom feel warmer, cozier and more finished.
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It grounds the room and gives all those fun pieces somewhere to shine.
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Go grown-up on the big stuff
When it comes to the bigger pieces, this is where I’d think a little longer term.
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Choose furniture that feels stylish now but doesn’t scream “kid’s room” so you’re not replacing it every couple of years.
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Parent-approved tip: Spend your decorating energy on pieces that can grow with them.
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Keep the furniture timeless and let all those easy-to-change layers do the trend chasing.
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At the end of the day, it’s their room, so let it feel like them!
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Because creating a room they love doesn’t have to mean a huge makeover or a huge budget.
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A few smart changes, lots of personality – and a room that can grow right along with them
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