{"id":11412,"date":"2015-10-06T05:00:13","date_gmt":"2015-10-06T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ladyslittleloves.com\/?p=11412"},"modified":"2018-12-09T17:53:37","modified_gmt":"2018-12-09T17:53:37","slug":"three-ways-create-timeless-kids-room-guest-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingwithlady.com\/2015\/10\/three-ways-create-timeless-kids-room-guest-post.html","title":{"rendered":"Three Ways to Create a Timeless Kids Room- Guest Post"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi readers of Lady\u2019s Little Loves!<\/p>\n

My name is Satinder and I work for Zillow writing about interior design, real estate, and home improvement. When I came across Shannon\u2019s site, I immediately knew I wanted to offer her a design related guest post because her home is so beautifully put together. With a new baby on the way, a topic related to designing a nursery seemed like the obvious choice. While tons of resources exist about how to put together a nursery, most baby rooms cost a small fortune. I wanted to put together a budget-friendly post about how to design a timeless room for child instead. I hope these tips will help you create a room that will transition with your child throughout the years.<\/i><\/p>\n

3 Ways to Create Timeless Kids Rooms<\/b><\/p>\n

Kids grow up quickly and it can be tough to keep their bedrooms up to date with the times, their own styles or interests and within budget. Redecorating their rooms every couple of years can be costly and time consuming, even if you find great deals online<\/a> or at consignment shops. When you have a baby on the way, you\u2019re probably not thinking about what kind of d\u00e9cor they will need as a teenager. But, thinking ahead a few years can save a lot of money and effort long term.<\/p>\n

Follow these three tips to create a room that transitions with your child from one stage of life to the next.<\/p>\n

Buy Lasting Pieces for the Big Ticket Items<\/b><\/p>\n

When it comes to the big pieces of furniture for your child\u2019s room, opt for high quality, neutral pieces that hold up over time. Rather than spend a few hundred dollars every few years on a low-quality piece, splurge now to save long-term. Dressers, bookcases, side tables and lamps are all pieces worth spending more money on in the beginning.<\/p>\n

Additionally, items designed for kids\u2019 rooms are usually found in vibrant, gendered shades that won\u2019t necessarily match more mature d\u00e9cor in a few years. If you pick up the main pieces in neutral shades, they are substantially more likely to work with the d\u00e9cor in your growing child\u2019s room. Think about quality pieces that might pair with updated bedding, rugs and wall art.<\/p>\n

Focus on the future instead of immediate needs \u2013 your infant won\u2019t have an opinion anyway. By opting for pieces that might be initially more expensive, but high quality, you\u2019ll spend less replacing items that get scuffed and deteriorate. You also solve problems before they occur; clothes for a 3-month old girl might fit in a tiny, pink dresser but not for your future 10-year-old.<\/p>\n

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Customize Easily Replaceable Pieces<\/b><\/p>\n

In order to keep your child\u2019s room appropriate for his or her age, focus on customizing items other than the big pieces of furniture. The inevitable items you\u2019ll need to spend money on are bedding as your kid requires larger mattresses, overall d\u00e9cor themes that suit your child\u2019s interests and other items that experience extra wear and tear throughout time. Expect to replace:<\/p>\n