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Purple and green striped walls? A ceiling painted with
daisies or purple dinosaurs (can they actually SLEEP
with purple dinosaurs on the ceiling?) Whatever the
motif, every child needs a special place of their own
- some place that reflects their personality and their
creativity. You and your child can create that space
with a few dollars and a lot of imagination.
* While expensive wallpaper may look great in your
child's room, chances are your child's taste will change
in a few years. Painting the room will make it easier
to change and will be more durable than wallpaper. You
and your child can create patterns such as stripes or
geometric shapes. An easy way to create a custom look
is to take simple patterns from coloring books or comic
books to create stencils in bright colors.
* Buy good used wood furniture at yard sales or thrift
stores and paint it to match the new patterns on the
bedroom walls. Or paint the furniture to resemble buildings,
trees or characters. You can even paint the furniture
to remind your child of special times in his/her life.
* Instead of wallpaper or wainscoting, try nailing
fencing to the wall. You can paint the background with
outdoor scenes (clouds, trees, rolling hills, etc.)
Or paint the fencing to resemble an Old West fort for
your favorite cowboy!
* To make quick and easy patterns on the walls, cut
an inexpensive sponge into shapes. You can make diamonds,
stars, hearts, moons, squiggles, and flowers. Just dip
in paint and press the pattern on the wall.
* A great way to inspire a budding artist is to paint
the lower portions of the walls with chalkboard paint.
Your child can then draw on the walls to his/her heart's
content! The paint is available at most home improvement
centers.
Whichever theme your child would like: train, race
cars, princess, construction, beach, spaceship, forest,
garden or a favorite cartoon, use your imagination and
perhaps more important, your CHILD's imagination to
create a room that reflects your child's personality.
You will be rewarded by a happier and more secure child.
And take heart - the purple dinosaur stage will pass.
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