How to Accessorize a Child's Room

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place shelves above windows

   The shelves can be metal, wire or painted wood; make sure they match at least the color or style of the furniture in the room.
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   Step 2: dressers and desks to display collections

   Look for lamps in fun colors that match the room's décor, or that have removable and replaceable shades that can be changed out as the children grow. ,, Use these to store and organize games, toys and activities that are used on a regular basis. ,, Make sure these items contain colors that help them tie in with the rest of the room.
   
   These items can be easily changed out as the child grows to update the room. , Vinyl wall art is fairly inexpensive, comes in a wide range of colors and peels off without damaging the walls when your child feels he has outgrown the current look. ,,,,, An affordable way of freshening up the look of your child’s room is to change the knobs on her dresser drawers with themed knobs.
   
   You can then tie the new theme throughout the room and get matching rugs and wall treatments every few years for a relatively inexpensive redesign.
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   Step 3: photographs and items that are not used every day.

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   Step 4: Add lamps to areas near reading chairs

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   Step 5: desks and beside the bedside.

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   Step 6: Hang a bulletin board or other display area for artwork

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   Step 7: photos and other treasures your child may wish to display.

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   Step 8: Place baskets

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   Step 9: storage bins and lower shelves where they are accessible for your children.

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    Step 10: Add wall shelves for displaying books

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    Step 11: trophies

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    Step 12: larger pieces of artwork and other personal items.

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    Step 13: Add throw pillows

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    Step 14: blankets and rugs in patterns

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    Step 15: characters or colors that emphasis your child's current interest.

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    Step 16: Use vinyl wall art to add temporary personalization to the walls.

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    Step 17: Display photos of the child as well as photos of your family on walls and dressers.

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    Step 18: Place baskets near reading chairs and bedsides to collect books

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    Step 19: magazines and other items into easily accessible piles where they are most often used.

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    Step 20: Hang a mirror above a dresser or desk to both help your children learn to coordinate their looks in the morning and to help visually enlarge and open the room.

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    Step 21: Place a clock on the wall

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    Step 22: desk or bedside table to help your child take responsibility for the time she spends there.

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    Step 23: Update the look of your child’s furniture.

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