<p>A child&#8217;s bedroom is a haven, a sleeping space and a place to play. It should also be a place to imagine and to discover, to learn and to relax. With so many different requirements, how can parents create the ideal space for their child on a budget?</p>
<p>It may seem like a tall order but there are many tips and tricks when it comes to creating a wonderful space for your child without spending too much.</p>
<p>The first step in any room revamp is to look at the shape of the room and identify what you need to change and what aspects of the room don&#8217;t need altering.</p>
<p>A classically decorated room is always a joy and if you&#8217;re lucky enough to own good quality furniture then some simple but beautiful handcrafted textiles are a great way of creating a peaceful and lovely haven for a child&#8217;s bedroom.</p>
<figure id="attachment_424" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-424" style="width: 270px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://thediscoveryblog.com/how-to-revamp-your-childs-bedroom-on-a-budget/4256147417_e1e445a8e2_z-1/" rel="attachment wp-att-424"><img class=" wp-image-424 " alt="4256147417_e1e445a8e2_z (1)" src="https://medusamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4256147417_e1e445a8e2_z-1-300x204.jpg" width="270" height="184" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-424" class="wp-caption-text">A classic child&#8217;s bedroom with handmade textiles.</figcaption></figure>
<p>If you have enough budget, it is a good idea to paint the walls in a neutral, light colour. White is ideal as it serves as a great backdrop for artwork and textiles. White also has the added advantage of allowing for regular changes in the room&#8217;s style as your child grows and his tastes change.</p>
<p>Good storage is a must; a room which is cluttered with toys, books and craft projects can never feel like a cosy place for a child to retreat to at night. Look into under bed storage boxes, these are cheap to buy and are a great place to keep things which are not in constant use such as dressing up clothes, board games, jigsaws and craft items.</p>
<p>Furniture which doubles up as storage is another good idea, so toy boxes which are also used as seating are a great investment.</p>
<p>When you are looking at pulling the look of the room together, the first thing to do is to decide on a colour scheme or theme. A good rule of thumb when choosing colours for soft furnishings and ornaments is to choose one predominant colour which will take up 75% of the room plus a secondary colour which will be used in 20% of the room and a third colour to be used for the remaining 5%.</p>
<p>This third colour is an &#8220;accent colour&#8221; and serves to highlight the main colours; a good way to use your third colour is within smaller items such as vases, frames and within the prints on fabrics.</p>
<p>Some good colour combinations include pink and orange, blue and green, red white and blue or lilac and pink</p>
<figure id="attachment_423" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-423" style="width: 258px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://thediscoveryblog.com/how-to-revamp-your-childs-bedroom-on-a-budget/4692780567_91a988bb2d_z/" rel="attachment wp-att-423"><img class="size-medium wp-image-423 " alt="A well thought out colour scheme" src="https://medusamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4692780567_91a988bb2d_z-258x300.jpg" width="258" height="300" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-423" class="wp-caption-text">A well thought out colour scheme</figcaption></figure>
<p>Once you have chosen your colour scheme look out for fabrics on sale and make a bedspread or cushion covers to compliment the finished look of the room. Choose fabrics which are easily washed and which can stand hot temperatures; children are messy creatures and their bedding is usually washed more often than that of an adult.</p>
<p>Posters, fun photo frames and even children&#8217;s art work can be massed on one wall making a gallery effect which may be updated often. Dedicate another wall to your child&#8217;s artistic development by painting a shape or a square directly onto the wall with blackboard paint.</p>
<p>Provide your child with coloured chalks so that they may write messages and draw self portraits as often as they choose.</p>
<p>A fun and creative bedroom need not cost the earth but if well planned will last for many years to come even as your child grows and develops.</p>

How to Revamp your Child’s Bedroom on a Budget.
