A popular trend among parents in pulling together a child’s room is designing based on a theme. However, with all the choices of children’s decor and children’s wall art on the market today, I tend to feel that an overly themed approach to the design of a child’s room can too severely limit your options. But, perhaps this is why so many parents choose to strictly follow themes. Some people may find it easier to make decisions on children’s art, furnishings and accessories when they can rely on a theme to provide a clear narrow path upon which to base those decisions. So, I have to ask the question…why box yourself in? Some of the most successful children’s rooms have absolutely no theme at all, yet have an incredible feel that draws a child in and fuels their imagination day after day. Other successful rooms are loosely based on a theme that reflects an interest of the child, but the selected theme does not drive every decision from the bed to the nightlight.

If there is no theme to rely on, how do you: (1) make your child’s room look great so that you are proud to show it off to your guests and (2) create a room for your child that will make him or her feel comfortable, sheltered and inspired?I am going to post a series of blogs with some hints that will help answer these questions. The topics I will be covering are:

Posted on May 21st, 2008 by dalepatton
Filed under: Child Inspired Design