Decorate your young son's space.
With stores in 40 different countries across the globe, the Swedish born Ikea furniture retailer is a recognizable source for children's room design. Choosing the right decor for your little boy's room can be made simple by selecting from Ikea's wide array of contemporary kids' products. Introduced in the 1990s, Ikea's children's line has everything that you need, from necessary pieces such as a dresser and bed to decorative elements such as area rugs and light fixtures.
Instructions
1. Browse the current Ikea catalog or online store for inspiration. Ikea's website provides sample room designs, buying guides, how-to's on planning your child's room and information on understanding the role of his environment in child development.
2. Take or gather your little boy's room dimensions. Account for window and door spaces, since you will not be able to place furniture directly against these fixtures. Write down the widths of all four walls and the height from floor to ceiling. You will need the height measurement to make sure that tall furniture, such as a wardrobe, will fit.
3. Assess your specific bedroom furniture needs. These typically include a bed, dresser and storage solutions. Select the furniture that you will need in the style and colors that you like. Ask for your child's input as to specifics. Although he might not have the final say, this will be his room and he needs to feel comfortable in it. Ikea has a variety of different series specifically designed for children. For example, the Mammut series is an easy decor option for a young boy's room. It includes dressers, a bed frame and chairs in bold, boyish colors such as a planetary blue.
4. Create a storage solution plan for your son's toys, clothes, games and more. Ikea provides a few different children's storage options, such as the Stuva series, that can be pieced together for almost any need. Select the appropriate configuration of drawers, cabinets and chests based on your overall room dimensions.
5. Select your bedding and window treatment options. Ikea's textile selections offer a number of different options for young boy's styled rooms. These include washable, removable duvet covers. Go for a fanciful design such as the cartoonish Fabler Kamrater series or choose a bold solid color from the Dvala line.
6. Add decorative accents such as an area rug, light fixtures or curtains. Try a fun, sun-shaped ceiling lamp such as the yellow toned Smila Sol or the decorative Smila Stjarna blue star lamp. Create a playful road on your little one's floor for for his favorite cars and trucks with the Lekfull Stad rug or either the Lillabo or Lekplats play mat.
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