As temperatures drop and days grow shorter, children begin spending more and more time indoors. To make time inside more enjoyable, give children’s rooms a fun makeover. Bright colors and fun details can transform a bland bed or playroom into a child-friendly space they won’t want to leave.
Color the walls
An easy way to inject color and personality into any room is with paint. Dutch Boy’s Crayola palette is ideal for creating a fun atmosphere. Children can choose colors that match those in their crayon boxes, with names like Granny Smith Apple, Razzmatazz, Crayola Canary and Inch Worm.
For extra creative inspiration, Dutch Boy’s website (www.dutchboy.com) offers a number of images and idea cards using color combinations from the Crayola palette. The site boasts downloadable how-to painting instructions and coloring pages for children. And don’t stop at the walls – paint dressers, chairs and other furniture bright colors to make the entire room pop.
All 96 shades of the Crayola palette are available in Dutch Boy’s Refresh line, so find the ideal color to match a child’s personality.
Canopies
To give a child’s room unique flair, divide the space and add privacy, a canopy will do the trick. Whether store-bought or handmade, a canopy can create a whimsical feel that a child will love.
Drape a child’s choice of lightweight fabrics from four ceiling hooks to create a customized cover for his or her bed. And while canopies are usually seen as bed accessories, don’t think that’s where they have to stay. Hang a version with a circular base and arrange plush cushions on the floor to create a comfy reading nook for a little one.
Chalkboards
Inspiring creativity and adding some fun to a child’s room is as easy as A-B-C. With chalkboard paint, introduce children to a new way to practice the alphabet, arithmetic, drawing and much more.
Cover a flat surface with a product like easy-spray Krylon Chalkboard Paint, let dry and voilà.
For a standard message board, paint the backside of a bulletin board or other sturdy panel with a few coats of paint. Hang the board on the wall with a piece of colorful ribbon or set on an easel for an easy-to-clean way for children to learn and play. Transform tabletops or toy-box covers into chalkboards to give children more space to get creative.
Wall decals
Build on a child’s new bright walls and give the room a more personalized feel with wall decals or stickers. These temporary art pieces are available in a wide range of sizes, shapes, designs and colors, and the options of child-friendly styles are endless. From animals to movie characters, sports logos, stars and flowers, there is sure to be a design or theme that matches every child’s personality and age. Because the stickers are easily removed, children can simply transition to more traditional letters, mirrors, landscapes and silhouettes as they grow older. Some companies can even make decals from photos, so the design possibilities are truly limitless.
Help children enjoy the great indoors this season and give their rooms new appeal with easy updates. Planning and decorating a new room will give children a sense of pride in the finished product, enabling them to enjoy their spaces through the fall months and beyond.
