Creative kids rooms
CHILDHOOD is a magical time when the imagination runs wild and creative juices flow. Help create a wonderful bedroom where your child can develop her artistic skills and show off artistic projects with the help of these tips.
Let them write on the wall
Let your kids run wild but keep it nice by setting aside special wall space for your little one’s walls to scribble on.
Whiteboard and markers can lead to complications as little kids can become confused but chalk always washes off.
Some upmarket DIY shops stock chalkboard paint. Just follow the instructions on the tin and create your very own chalkboard space.
Alternatively, buy a couple of chalkboards and hang them on the walls. Install a handy receptacle to store white and coloured chalks.
Make a magic grotto
Look for luminous paints or visit a craft and hobby shop and ask for an additive that helps paint glow in the dark.
If you are an artistic type, paint directly onto the walls. If you aren’t a Da Vinci, decide on a theme and buy or make stencils.
Simple themes like stars and a moon are always popular and easy. Other fun themes include flowers, hearts and animals.
Cover the ceiling and work down to an even line along the wall to create a grotto feel. When you’re done, you won’t have any trouble getting the kids to bed.
Set up an art gallery
Kids are collectors, so make a space where he can show off his collection.
Corkboards are simple to hang and use. You can also get creative with small sets of shelves set up round the board, and ribbons hanging from the ceiling with large plastic clips to secure treasures.
To make it fun, have a monthly theme that encourages everyone to go out and have some fun: pictures, drawings and pressed leaves of local plants, or subjects such as “beach” and “cars”.
Have artist exhibitions so the whole family can benefit.