Kids’ Room Décor Tips

By: Sumita Roy

Every parent wants a perfect room for his children. But most of us do not have the skills required to paint a wall on our own, to make the room look like the sky or a garden. What can we do in such a case? Here I have discussed certain easy steps that can make your kids’ room look no less than a lively and vibrant area. In short, a perfect room where the children would love to spend quality time and would be proud to show it off to their friends.

1. Sponge paint: This is a very easy option for parents who possess zero painting skills. You need to follow few very simple steps:

• First, ensure the shade of the paint you are using. 
• Paint the wall with the base coat and keep it overnight, to dry.
• Rinse the sponge in water and wring out the excess of it.
• Smear the sponge with sufficient paint and apply it on the wall to form random patches. 
• Try to overlap the patches, as they enhance the liveliness of the room. Whereas, if you patch them at regular intervals they will create a more casual look.

This lightens up the entire room. But you should be careful while choosing the colors. If the base paint and sponge paint are of different shades of the same color, then it will look good. But if you go for opposite colors like a royal blue base paint and a crimson red sponge paint then it may look clumsy and untidy.

2. Painting stripes: This type of painting requires a bit more specific planning and measurements than the previous one. But it is altogether not difficult to execute.

• The base paint should be applied and left to dry overnight.
• The columns should be measured and marked at regular intervals.
• The places where the stripes will not be painted are to be thoroughly taped on the edges, to prevent smearing or seeping. 
• Once the first coat is completely dry the second color should be put up to prevent smearing.

Contrasting colors as well as different shades of the same color, both, can be used while painting the walls in stripes. You can accessorize them further with wall hangings, suitable furniture and much more.

3. Plaid or checkerboard paint: This requires more detailing than stripe painting the wall.

• Painting the base and leaving it overnight is a must. 
• Measure and mark the check board pattern on the wall.
• Tape off the edges of the area that does not need painting.
• Start painting the edges and then fill the inside. 
• Once dry remove the tape.
• Or, in a plaid pattern put on some white latex paint over the untapped area to create the plaid effect. 

So, painting your kids’ wall can be really easy, even if you are not good with a paint brush. And you can always elevate the look with accessories like furniture, wall hangings, book shelves and so on. A good sense is required for a good kids’ room décor. If you choose carefully, your child’s room can get the look of a very lively and beautiful area.