Some Tips for Picking out Kid’s Area Rugs

When you are the parent of a couple of kids you might think you know a thing or two about raising children.  When my last kiddo came into the world I really thought I had it all figured out.  Boy did I learn fast that I still had a few things to learn.

After 5 years my littlest guy is just now sleeping in his own bed and I have come to the conclusion that the way a child’s room is decorated and painted truly does make a difference.  While their room is their own space to play, be creative, read, or whatever they fancy, it should be a sanctuary designed to make them feel peaceful and secure.  This may be a tall order for some kids but a little forethought goes a long way.  Carefully choosing  paint, bedding, and accessories such as area rugs will make your child?s room – and attitude – happy and positive.

 

For a baby nursery yellow and blue are great, calming colors.  Yellow brings warmth and is said to stimulate muscle activity.  A light shade of blue produces a calming effect and helps the body to prepare for sleep.  Blue doesn’t have to be used only in a boy’s room.  Pair it with multi-colored accessories and girls can get the benefits of a light blue room too.

Green would be a great choice for an older kids room as green is the color of hope.  As children grow and change their self-esteem develops and green has been known to boost this process.  White, while it may seem a little boring, is the color of purity, peace, and joy.  Jazz up a white room with accents of green.

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For kids who are more sensitive and prone to hyperactivity, choose earth tones.  They help to make a child feel grounded and secure.  Don?t just think beige though.  Consider dark browns, olive greens,  or a beautiful shade of gray.  Again, it’s all in the accents that make a room fabulous.

No matter what color of paint you and your child choose for their room, always make sure you go with a durable, washable brand of paint in a semi-gloss finish.  That way, should your little artist get creative with the crayons it will be a much easier clean up job.  Have fun with your child.  Let them direct the process and be creative with their ideas and you all will have calm, sleep filled nights.

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