When you think about redecorating, suddenly all the costs, handymen around the house, days and weeks without proper use of your home and constant work tend to suck out all the fun and joy out of it. By the time the redecoration is done, you are tired, stressed and unable to enjoy it. Well, this is all the opposite from the things you should feel and think when decorating your kids room. First rule of thumb when doing this important and responsible task is that you need to involve them in the process and listen to what they have to say. Some of the things that you can do, they can do with you. This will give them a great sense of importance, make them feel respected and they will definitely love their room much more. Here are some cheap things that you can do with your kids without breaking the bank and still having good time and new kids room.
Chalkboard Paint
If there is one magical thing in the world that is so cool for kids’ room, then it is the [amazon_link id=”B0006BAEI6″ target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow” ]chalkboard paint[/amazon_link]. Whatever your budget for the room may be, make sure that at least a little part of it goes on this paint. Here are just some of the ideas about what you can do with it. Naturally, there is the option of making a board for messages that you and your kid leave to each other. Also, a part of the outside of the door can be turned into the place where you and your young one exchange messages and ‘do not disturb’ signs. However, the real magic starts when you decide that you are bold enough to pain the entire wall using this paint, grab a whole box of chalks in color and do your magic there. With the help of a little sponge and a little bit of water, this ever going art show can be permanent exhibition in your kid’s room. That will give them something to do at all time.
Sponge Furniture
Blocks of sponge are not expensive. Many furniture workshops and similar places have them and they can cut them for you in blocks of any size. All you need to do, together with your little one is to choose the material and fabric in which you will ‘dress up’ those blocks. Sewing the cover for them is easy and you’ll do it in a minute. Once you are done, you’ll get fun, simple and genius furniture for the kid’s room. They can be thrown down on the floor and sat on. When put together and covered with a quilt, they can be a place for afternoon nap. It is impossible to hurt yourself on them as there are no rough edges. While you are at it – they can be thrown on your sibling without hurting them. Not to mention amazing fort-building potential they have.
