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Decorating A Child’s Room

Parents and children rarely have the same decorating tastes when the time comes to redo a child's room. But don't worry, with a few tricks, you can create a stylish bedroom that is fun and functional for your child.

"Your child's bedroom is the one room in the house they call their own," says Jeff Nokkeo, academic director for Interior Design at The Art Institute of California. "Allowing your child to create a sense of identity and personal space will help both of you to love the new decor."

Here are some decorating tips that will help keep the whole family happy:

* Personalize the room and make it their own with custom street signs.

* Talk to your child about his or her vision for the room. Then select a color palette and theme together. What are her likes and dislikes? Does he have a favorite hobby or activity he likes to do? Incorporating some of the child's design ideas into the room will help make it feel like his or her own.

* Does she want overpowering or bright colors? "Compromise by using a neutral wall color in the room and adding punch and color with accessories and accents like bedding, lamps, wall art and other decorations," Nokkeo suggests.

* Likewise, keep window shades neutral, but add a fun, colorful valance. The neutral base will make it easy for you to change the room when your child's tastes change again in a couple years.

Both furniture manufacturers and home decor companies have special sections for children, so there are plenty of options to choose from. You'll notice color trends as you start to shop. Most major retailers will stock similar colors in any given season, making it easy to mix and match products from different stores.