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When decorating a kid’s bedroom, there are a few things to keep in mind. Fun should be at the forefront and playful ideas are limitless. Your child might have a favorite color, theme or character and those ideas can be incorporated in the room in many ways. Look for examples and share them with your child so they can select what they like best.

Lissa Talavera, general manager of Furniture Kathy Style has some recommendations for decorating a kid bedroom that will promise fun and play for years to come. Talavera offered her top three things to consider when decorating a child’s bedroom.

The first is “less is more.” Talavera shared that the goal is to create a functional, yet super adorable space for your child to enjoy. “Keeping furnishings to a minimum will create more space for your child to do more of what they love to do: play,” she said. A bed, desk, chest of drawers and bins for toys should be selected in sizes that don’t take up too much space. These furniture items can be accents for the room and can incorporate a pop of color.

Speaking of color, the second

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Neutral colors will allow you to change the theme as your child grows.

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idea Talavera suggests is a neutral color palette for the entirety of the room. “Incorporating a neutral color palette will allow you to change the theme and vibe of the child’s room as he or she grows,” she said. “Keep your decor simple and add color through accessories, bedding and toys.” A room painted in a neutral shade will offer an easy way to dress up the space with other items to incorporate color. Bedding and toys or toy chests are a great way to add color and accents. Bedding can be changed to freshen the room throughout the year. It can be seasonal or based on a theme or even a favorite character. Wall art is another way to incorporate color over a neutral palette. Imagine an outer space or underwater themed bedroom with neutral walls but plenty of wall art to bring the theme to life.

For the third and final suggestion, Talavera reminds us to maximize your child’s happy place. “Maximize your child’s space, by incorporating multifunctional pieces such as a loft bed with a play area or desk below.” Another idea she recommends is a trundle bed that will give the space an extra bed for fun sleepovers without utilizing additional floor or wall space. “Providing lots of storage and a ‘home’ for everything will help keep the clutter at bay and encourage your child to stay organized,” she said.

Remember, you can change up and evolve the design and decorating of a kid’s bedroom as your child grows. It is always a good idea to get your child involved with the decorating of his or her space. When a child is given some say in the decorating of his or her bedroom, he or she will develop ownership of the space and it will be a more meaningful experience for the child overall. p