Bedroom Designs Ideas

Do it yourself kids theme bedrooms: butterfly furniture, crafts and decorating

What young girl does not want to have a pretty, dreamy room filled with butterflies? It is simple to create one for her, using your imagination and a few simple crafts. The furniture, bedding, and other decorations can be easily coordinated to make your child’s room attractive and the room of her dreams.

It is very important to get your child’s input about the room redecoration. She should feel like her ideas are part of the room, and depending on how old she is, allow her to help with the painting, sewing or other crafts as well as choosing accessories.

Color is very important to little girls. Talk with her about what color the butterflies in her imagination are. Some girls will go with pastels, choosing pink and lavender for their walls and fabrics. Others will see their butterflies in bright shades of yellow, red and blue. The possibilities for her wall colors are endless. Pastels will make the room seem soft and dreamy. Another choice is to paint the walls a pretty blue that matches the sky or still another choice is to pain the walls white and stencil colorful butterflies flitting about the room. Stencils are easy to use. Or, you can go with a border that features butterflies in the colors of her choice. Perhaps you want to wallpaper the entire room or even one wall with an attractive butterfly print. Wallpaper is usually easier to do with two people, so enlist some help if that is your choice.

The color of the carpet can add to the room’s charm and theme, as well. Choose a green the color of grass or a rosy pink that complements the walls. If you would prefer something more neutral, a soft gray or nice taupe will not detract from the room’s overall theme. Keep in mind that little girls tend to be less hard on things like carpet, so you don’t have to shy away from lighter colors.

Choosing furniture is a matter of taste and price range. Classic white furniture always looks good in a girl’s room, and it will match with any room redecorations that are done in the future. For the girl who prefers pastels, maple furniture with a whitewash finish will add to the softness of the room. Try to pick dainty pieces that underscore the fragility and beauty of butterflies. Don’t go for the heavy, dark cherry stain on her furniture. A canopy bed is the heart’s desire for many girls, and there are white metal beds that have a butterfly shape in the head and footboards. Replace the handles and knobs of her furniture with butterfly shaped ones, or dainty porcelain or brass knobs and pulls. These can be found at any larger home center store.