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DecoratingWisevariety of color and/or pattern so thatthe room doesn’t end up feeling wimpy.If you and your child dearly want brightslike yellow, red or orange, temper theirboldness with areas of the room that aremore visually quiet, and considerincorporating some subdued lightingsources.• Think carefully about realistic spaceusage. It’s easy to create an adorablejuvenile bedroom that looks like it waspulled from the pages of a magazine,but few children truly live in rooms likethat. Visualize the room of your dreams,and then inject toys, books,entertainment equipment, posters anddirty clothes.• Creative and efficient storage pieces,attractive display spaces, multipurposestudy and entertainment units, and evenbeds that can convert to accommodatesleepovers are all good options toconsider.• Choose furnishings that can grow withyour child. Whether a crib whichbecomes a bed, or a changing tablewhich will later convert to a desk, lookfor children’s furniture which will standthe test of time, both in function anddurability. Invest in quality pieces withYour Child’s Bedroom: Fun and FunctionalByThe Design Professionals of Interiors by Decorating DenAs with any decorating project, weembark upon children’s rooms byevaluating how the space needs tofunction. Should the room have space forinfant care, feeding and changing, playareas and toy storage, or study andentertainment zones? Additionally, wemust keep in mind that these functionalneeds will change rapidly as ourchildren grow, in distinct contrast to themore stable uses of other areas in ourhomes.Regardless of the age or gender ofyour children, there are a few basicrules of thumb to follow. Using theseguidelines in planning andimplementation of your project will makethe process much more enjoyable andsuccessful.• Use the first two years of your baby’s8 April 2006life to exercise total control over howtheir room is decorated.• Refrain from the temptation to flood theroom with characters. Although youryoung child might be a Spiderman,Thomas the Tank Engine or Dora theExplorer fanatic, it’s a virtual certaintythat within a few short years thatcharacter will be dead in the water tohim or her. You will have much moreenduring and tasteful results if you keepthe licensed characters confined to bitplayer parts, which can easily bechanged as the child’s allegiancesevolve.• Choose colors that are both lively andrelaxing. How is that possible, you ask?Children of all ages need color, and loveit. Make sure it’s balanced, though. Ifyou want to use pastels, include enough
classic styling. In doing so, you canredecorate every few years but keep thebig ticket items much the same.• Infuse the room with your child’spersonality, and at least a touch ofwhimsy. Once you have the plan for agood basis in the room, in the form of acolor scheme and basic furnishings, useyour imagination to make it sing.• Remember that this is your child’sroom! Although you may have afabulous plan for how you would like tosee the room, if your son or daughter isold enough to have an opinion, youmust involve them in the design process.Offer a variety of choices, all of whichyou find acceptable, and then ask,which one of these would you like?• Enlist the help of a professionaldecorator. A good interior decorator willbe a sincere listener to both you andyour child, and will formulate a designplan that will ensure terrific results thatyou both can love. Enjoy your project!— Ruchi Harnal and Pam RogersInteriors by Decorating DenP: 561-618-0020 ❂Take Your Living Room OutsideFurniture For Outdoor LivingMention FloridaWise and get $100 OFFany purchase of $900 or more. Exp. 5/30/06Studio & Gallery• Withstands Florida’s climate• Many in-stock colors, fabricsand designs to choose from• Wicker• Deep SeatingSets• Aluminum SlingFurniture• Cast Aluminum• Low maintenance• Same day delivery & set-up(on in stock items)561•967•44246169 Jog Rd., Suite C7 Lake Worth, FL 33467Studio• Fine Art & Fun Art• Ceramics• Classes• PartiesGallery• Art• Gifts• Jewelry• FurnitureIf you are interested in ourArt Studio programs, call us for a Free Brochure561-737-2600640 East Ocean Ave, Suites 21 & 22Boynton Beach, FL 33435www.Art-SeaLiving.comFloridaWise Magazine 9
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