Growing kids need a space that grows with them!
Rod Works has some great items and ideas that can be fun for now and continue to be useful later.
Alexis Crockett says the first tip is to choose an item to plan the kids space around, it can be a picture, a special quilt, or a loved item, basically a starting point. This item will help you decide colors and the style of the space.
It's best not to center the space on a specific character or trendy item. It's ok to add a couple of these accessories but if you're looking for longevity stay away from items that will date the space. Instead find items that can be used now but as your child grows you can make a few small changes to make them last a few more years.
Remember to look at each item and ask yourself, "will this work next year or the year after?" if the answer is yes...grab it, if it's not try to find something similar that will give you more time for your buck.
Older children need fun "make my own mark in this world" spaces...so bring items in that foster creativity, chalk board and dry erase walls are so much fun for young and older children alike.
Letting your child choose some of the things in their space will also extend the life of the space, if you do it all they won't be attached to it and will want to change it in a much shorter period of time.
In the end it should be a space you had fun putting together and they love being in!
Let Rod Works help make a memorable space for your family! See www.rodworks.com for more decorating ideas.
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