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Decorating Kids Rooms

by Kimberly L. Keith
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Babies' rooms are so precious, but the time comes when children need a room makeover to reflect their needs and interests as growing children. If your child's room looks more like a toddler's playroom than a school-age child's bedroom, this might be the time to take on the fun project of redecorating your child's room.

Remember that your growing child will be a teen in no time, so make sure your large purchases will carry into the teen years. My daughter's style tastes change constantly; so, if I use good basic furniture pieces, we can always add trendy accents, spreads, and window treatments. Here are some links and ideas to inspire you!

Interior Decorating Guide Coral Nafie ignites your imagination with inspiration for your child's room, then gets practical with the most important element of a child's room -storage!

One of the biggest challenges in a kid's room is organizing all the stuff. Coral guides you with a list of Net links for organizing children's rooms.

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