Cheery Paint Treatments Make for Happy Kids
Little ones crave fun, fun, fun — and that includes their rooms. Delight your tots with peppy paint treatments and playful patterns
One of my goals when decorating our home is to make it a space where we're all comfortable. I want my children to feel as happy and inspired in their rooms as my husband and I feel in ours. As with most children and parents, that means two completely different approaches.
I feel inspired by clean, neutral spaces. My children, on the other hand, love color. They get excited by fun patterns; I can almost see the little wheels in their minds spinning when they are in a space that stimulates them and their creativity.
Color and pattern offer great ways to make a kids' space more "them." An inexpensive material, when applied in a thoughtful way, can add personality and pizzazz that will have your children jumping for joy. Here are 8 great paint treatments that will leave you itching to head to the paint store.
I feel inspired by clean, neutral spaces. My children, on the other hand, love color. They get excited by fun patterns; I can almost see the little wheels in their minds spinning when they are in a space that stimulates them and their creativity.
Color and pattern offer great ways to make a kids' space more "them." An inexpensive material, when applied in a thoughtful way, can add personality and pizzazz that will have your children jumping for joy. Here are 8 great paint treatments that will leave you itching to head to the paint store.
Using a fun pattern with multiple paint colors on one feature wall is a nice way to add a playful factor to your child's space.
If you're nervous about adding pattern to the ceiling, how about a nice dash of color such as this bright pink?
I love this idea of adding white text over black paint. The room shown here has the alphabet written out, but you could customize your wall to fit your child's personality.
I'm certain the car and road shown on the left wall in this image are decals, but the orange line around the perimeter of the room adds a nice splash of color to this otherwise modern kids' space.
Chalkboard paint is still a trendy, fun finish, especially in kids' spaces. Adding inspiring quotes or positive messages will surely brighten up your children's day.
How to Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint
How to Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint
The color scheme of this room is calming, but the pattern on the wall and the red details keep it from getting boring. It's a space your child could easily grow into.
If you're still feeling nervous about brightly painted wall treatments, have your kids create colorful art on large canvases, then hang the works in their room. You'll get the color they crave without the commitment.