Many manufacturers now make no-VOC paint, which is perfect for a child's room.
Most children use their rooms for a variety of activities, so decorating rooms for the youngest members of your family may be challenging. A toddler girl's room should combine fun and practicality. Make the room restful and whimsical as well, and you've got the ideal combination for a growing toddler. There's no need to go on a big spending spree, either -- you can create a functional, exciting room on a budget.
Instructions
1. Choose a shade of purple paint for the walls that you both like. Purchase "no-VOC" paint -- paint formulated without volatile organic compounds. Not only will the freshly painted room smell better, you'll also be protecting your child from toxic paint fumes. You may wish to paint all of the walls the same shade of lavender, or choose one wall to cover with a deep, dramatic shade of purple. Use latex paint in a satin or semigloss finish for added durability.
2. Consider using wall decals to personalize your new paint job. Most wall decals are simply peel-and-stick -- no special skills or tools required. Modern wall decals use special adhesive that makes them easy to position and move. Choose subtle stylized silhouettes for understated elegance or bold graphics for instant impact. You may even be able to find decals that relate to 's favorite cartoon and movie characters.
3. Add storage and organizational solutions to the room. Choose plastic storage bins in purple or pick out coordinating colors for contrast. Sit on the floor so you can approach the room from a child's eye level and develop a practical plan for keeping toys, clothes and books contained. For a toddler, you may want to remove the closet doors entirely and replace them with a bold purple curtain instead. This avoids potentially pinching those little fingers in the doors and makes the space more accessible. Plus, you can coordinate the fabric curtain with window treatments and bedding for a cohesive look.
Cynthia Ewer, editor of "Organized Home," suggests setting up a toy library and rotating toys out on a regular basis. Use label stickers and your computer's printer so you can identify the bins and tubs -- you can even make the type purple!
4. Accessorize with more purple items. Walk into any store and you'll find that there's no shortage of purple bedding, window treatments and accessories for little girls. Choose wisely, perhaps concentrating on purple and one or two other accent colors. Avoid using lots of little items, as they can make a space look cluttered. Professional designers often decorate in groups of three for a harmonious look, and you may want to give this a try. Experiment while involving your child until you can come to an arrangement that works for both of you.
5. Add lighting to brighten up the room. Choose a lamp with a purple shade, or go for one with a metallic base that will reflect the colors that you've used. Keep the scale of the lamp appropriate for the room and place it in a spot where you can sit next to it and read bedtime stories.
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