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Decorating for children can seem daunting, thanks to the fact that their tastes can change quickly and dramatically, but it is possible to create a room that is adaptable enough to work for your child for years to come. Keep the basics simple with plain walls, furniture, and carpets, then get great ideas for decoration with items that can be changed as time passes.

In the habit

Get kids into healthy habits from a young age. When it comes to bedroom design, this means ensuring that the room allows peaceful sleep – so ban the TV and let your children read and listen to quiet music at bedtime. It’s also important to keep sleep and work separate, so if your child does homework in his or her bedroom, make sure there’s a table or desk to work at.

Theme dream

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If your child really wants a theme in his or her bedroom, it’s not necessarily a bad idea. A theme that takes over the room will date quickly but framed pictures relating to the theme, new lampshades, cushions, and stuffed toys will all give the room a themed feel for a relatively small cost. Themed bedding will always be useful as a spare set in later years, and you can go back to a simpler, lasting look in minutes.

Get practical

Consider all of the practical aspects of your kids’ bedrooms. Lights that can be turned off from the bed are important, as are adequate amounts of storage for all of your children’s books, toys, and school equipment. Think about what you’d like them to be able to get to easily and keep these items on in lower draws or storage containers.

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