How to Decorate Your Kid’s Bathroom
When you go to decorate your child’s bathroom, it can be easy to get carried away. But you do need to be sure that the room is functional as well as fun. You don’t need to undertake a big remodeling project to create a perfect bathroom for a kid. All you really need is a great design plan that makes sense. When it’s time to decorate a kid’s bathroom, keep in mind the following tips.
Get Your Kid Involved in the Decorating
When you give a child a say in decorating a room, he or she is much more likely to use that room and keep it clean. Be sure to consider your child’s opinion (if he or she is old enough) when you are choosing colors and a scheme for the bathroom. Your child may also be interested in helping you paint or could even make art projects for the walls. They will be much more enthusiastic about the bathroom if they are involved in any aspect of the decorating.
Always Remember Safety First When Decorating
When decorating, it’s important to make sure you are keeping your kids’ safety in mind at all times. After all, it’s really easy to get caught up in the project, only to later realize that something you did is a safety hazard. This is particularly important for younger kids and toddlers. Remember to add additional safety measures if you do have younger children, such as a non-slip tub mat and a safety latch on the toilet. You might also want to keep medications out of the reach of little hands by adding safety locks to the cabinets.
Be Sure to Add Plenty of Storage and Organization Space
Be sure that everything in your child’s bathroom has a designated place, especially if you want that room to stay clean. When there is plenty of storage and organization space, you child will be much more likely to clean up then if there isn’t a place to put all their things. Place smaller bins and baskets in the cabinets and drawers to help organize them. Also keep in mind that your storage and organizational spaces can be decorative ones as well.
Add Style or a Theme with Small Touches
Since kids grow up so fast, consider decorating the bathroom neutrally, with plain walls and neutral flooring. You can then add stylish flair to the room with smaller décor items. Then these smaller items, such as wallpaper borders and shower curtains, can easily be changed in the future. Other smaller décor items that will add instant style are towels, baskets, and artwork.
Get Creative with the Decorating
This isn’t your dining room or living room—this is a kid’s bathroom. So try and get creative and even a little crazy with the décor. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone when decorating this room. This is one room that doesn’t need to match the style of the rest of the home, especially if only you and your kids are going to go in there.
Both parents and kids can have a lot of fun decorating a kid’s bathroom. Keep these tips in mind, and you will be well on your way to a great kid’s bathroom.
About the Author…
Leon Tuberman has been part of the home furnishings and interior decorating business for 40 years. He is the owner and manager of popular furniture store in Los Angeles. They have a large inventory of handcrafted American built solid wood furniture for your bedroom, dining room and living room. Whether you’re looking for a wooden bookcase or a wooden desk for your child’s study area then they have everything you need.
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