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Bedrooms that grow from crib to college Classic pieces stretch dollar for years Kim Cook The Associated Press Like a lot of modern decor, children’s rooms are enjoying a rethinking. No longer restrained by old-school ideals for juvenile decor, these spaces now feature elements that transcend genres and traditional gender themes. Decorators and retailers offer options that fling the design doors wide open — and how much fun is that for a child? So let’s check out what’s cool, cozy and clever for kid’s rooms. New York designer Amanda Nisbet uses elements like pop art, ’70s modern furniture, and crisp, energetic hues like bright yellow, soda orange and magenta to make bedrooms lively, friendly and fun.
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A tufted headboard, soft, gentle colours and an interesting version of a chandelier created a space that is girlie yet sophisticated in this child’s bedroom. Nancy Twomey blends neutral hues with dashes of gentle colour — soft coral, sea blue, fresh pea green —
and adds whimsical notes such as mirrored rabbit decals, papier mâche safari animal wall art and ceramic
tree stump tables to create char ming, sophisticated rooms that children could enjoy from crib to college.
In modern families, some kids divide their sleeping time between a couple of households, often in rooms
that serve another function when the child isn’t there. Providing such spaces requires a little extra thought and ingenuity, says Ikea North America’s U.S. design leader, Josee Berlin. The aim is to help children feel at ease in their sleeping area. “A child’s own space can be as simple as a soft, comfortable, cozy bed. Smart options like the old-fashioned, tried-and-true bunk bed can really transform a space for many children,” Berlin says. Ikea’s Kritter, Gulliver and Hemnes models would serve well as daybeds. A curtained rod can divide rooms like offices or large bedrooms into smaller spaces for young visitors. Get something comfy underfoot — a fluffy, fun shag or a warm, flat-weave rug. If carpeting isn’t an option, heat the bedroom floors from below. It’s best not to make the theme of a child’s room too narrow, says Jami Supsic, an editor at Country Living magazine.
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