A Creative Child’s Playroom on a Budget
By Allison Whitehead
Photo: © Galina Barskaya - dreamstime.com
Kids grow up fast, so it isn’t the best investment to spend a lot on a small child’s play room. Here are some ideas to design a creative playroom on a budget.
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Fun Wall Design - Instead of using expensive patterned wallpaper to cover the walls, go for paint instead. This way you can create your own designs. You don’t need to be an artist – simply draw a simple shape scene on the wall in pencil before you begin (clouds and a rainbow or a circle sun with sunshine rays), and then choose bright colors to paint your shapes. You can buy inexpensive white paint for the walls, and two or three primary colors for painting the simple shapes.
Mats & Rugs - If you can't afford new carpeting, look out for a child's play mat that you can use as a rug. These often have roads and buildings on them, so they double as another toy, as well as decorating the room.
Wood Furniture - Go to local yard sales and second hand shops to find wooden furniture you can repaint in bright colors. Before you start, make sure you decide which items will be painted in which color. This will give you an idea of how much paint you'll need and help prevent mistakes. |
