When you are the parent of a couple of kids you might think you know a thing or two about raising children. When my last kiddo came into the world I really thought I had it all figured out. Boy did I learn fast that I still had a few things to learn.
After 5 years my littlest guy is just now sleeping in his own bed and I have come to the conclusion that the way a child’s room is decorated and painted truly does make a difference. While their room is their own space to play, be creative, read, or whatever they fancy, it should be a sanctuary designed to make them feel peaceful and secure. This may be a tall order for some kids but a little forethought goes a long way. Carefully choosing paint, bedding, and accessories such as area rugs will make your child?s room – and attitude – happy and positive.
For a baby nursery yellow and blue are great, calming colors. Yellow brings warmth and is said to stimulate muscle activity. A light shade of blue produces a calming effect and helps the body to prepare for sleep. Blue doesn’t have to be used only in a boy’s room. Pair it with multi-colored accessories and girls can get the benefits of a light blue room too.
Green would be a great choice for an older kids room as green is the color of hope. As children grow and change their self-esteem develops and green has been known to boost this process. White, while it may seem a little boring, is the color of purity, peace, and joy. Jazz up a white room with accents of green.
For kids who are more sensitive and prone to hyperactivity, choose earth tones. They help to make a child feel grounded and secure. Don?t just think beige though. Consider dark browns, olive greens, or a beautiful shade of gray. Again, it’s all in the accents that make a room fabulous.
No matter what color of paint you and your child choose for their room, always make sure you go with a durable, washable brand of paint in a semi-gloss finish. That way, should your little artist get creative with the crayons it will be a much easier clean up job. Have fun with your child. Let them direct the process and be creative with their ideas and you all will have calm, sleep filled nights.