{"id":2657,"date":"2022-01-09T01:51:43","date_gmt":"2022-01-09T01:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.JeffHoward.net\/?p=2657"},"modified":"2022-01-09T01:51:50","modified_gmt":"2022-01-09T01:51:50","slug":"flexible-spaces-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.JeffHoward.net\/index.php\/2022\/01\/09\/flexible-spaces-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Flexible Spaces for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Let\u2019s face it when you are creating a unique space for your children it is usually a bigger job than you expect. This is especially true if you want to come up with something that will stand the test of time. Of course, the needs and wants of your children will change as they get bigger and older. If you don\u2019t account for these changes, then sooner or later that \u201cperfect\u201d room you designed for your little one will be outdated and possibly even unwanted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there anything that you can do other than completely redesign your kids\u2019 rooms every few years?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happily, the answer is yes. By taking into account the way that children\u2019s needs change over time, you can come up with more flexible designs that can be easily adapted as your child\u2019s interests shift. There will still be periodic changes that have to be made, of course, however, this type of plan will keep you from having to start from the ground up each time. The following suggestions are a few things to keep in mind to help you create some of these more flexible spaces for your kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start Simple<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When coming up with the initial design for your child\u2019s bedroom or playroom, it\u2019s a good idea to take something of a minimalist approach to your design. Try to figure out what the absolute essentials are, then see if there is an ageless way to approach them. Add color to the room, however, lean a bit more toward light or neutral shades instead of going with more extreme colors that your child may grow to dislike. An example is a girl\u2019s room painted a bright pink.  At some point, she may say it\u2019s too<\/em> girly pink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest in a few key furniture items that can be repurposed over time instead of buying specialty pieces that will only be used for a short while. Use colored rugs and other removable accents instead of going for changing the carpeting. Your goal is to create a simple space that has a lot of potential so that as your child\u2019s interests change, you\u2019ll have a base to move back toward and adapt the room from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Customize the Little Things<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have a base design for your child\u2019s room, it\u2019s time to start customizing it to make it appear much more in line with their interests. This is where you can get creative and really try to match the room to your child. Lamps, posters, decorative items, and more can go a long way toward customizing the space while still being relatively easy to remove and replace if your child loses interest over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is also a good time to consider painting furniture items such as desks and dressers. While this may not always be an option, most of the time it\u2019s not that big of a deal to add a coat of paint to simple furniture items to help them better match the look of a room. By painting these accent pieces to match the overall layout of the room, you can make a notable change to the space that can be redone or updated in the future as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Designing with Kids<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As your children grow, sit down with them to get their input so that you can make additional changes that actually align with their interests. This doesn\u2019t mean that you have to rush out and buy everything that your child wants, of course; use these chats to gauge how happy they are with their room, what sort of changes they might be interested in, and if there are any pieces of furniture or decorations that they seem to be outgrowing. The nature of their room is going to change over time, so make sure that they are a part of the conversation on how it needs to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may also be a good idea to speak to an interior designer or decorator who has experience with creating functional and stylish children\u2019s rooms.\u00a0 Contact me- Jeff Vegas, your Realtor for Life<\/a>,\u00a0 I can suggest a designer that can help you make both you and your child happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Choose to have an amazing day\u2026.Jeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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