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Cost-efficient Decorating

How to Jazz up Your Child's Room and Stay Under Budget

By Tamar Weiss

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Jill Friedman, a mother of three young children, also took a practical approach. "I knew that they would each have different needs at different times, so I bought classic, unisex, wooden furniture all from the same company," says Friedman. "The furniture I chose won't go out of style, and I can mix and match depending on who needs what, when."

Paint brush.Bruce Johnson, spokesman for the Minwax Company design firm, explains that when he decorated his own sons' rooms he started with desks and bookcases. "I believe a room is a sanctuary for a child, but it should also be their center for education, including self-education," he says. He advises choosing these pieces carefully in order to find furniture that is inexpensive, sturdy and can be refinished later as tastes change.

Storage
Toddlers and preschoolers generally have a lot of "stuff," requiring major storage space. Zinberg likes to use clear, plastic containers with lids. These are money saving and can be labeled so the child can read what is inside a good tool for teaching a child to read and identify. She suggests storing the preschooler's possessions according to toy or group. But stay away from toy chests, as these usually have heavy lids which can hurt innocent little fingers. "Open adjustable shelves are also a good idea," she says. "They must be securely attached to the wall, and keep them at the child's hand level." The do-it-yourself variety can be purchased, inexpensively, at home centers.

With these helpful tips and tricks of the trade, decorating your child's room should not be the exhausting and impoverishing ordeal you may have expected. Relax, and enjoy exploring your and your preschooler's individual tastes and styles.

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