Doing a quality DIY paint job requires more than just the equipment and the know-how, it’s also about matching styles and creating the right atmosphere in every room. You can be the best painter in the world and get a perfect finish, but if you don’t pick out the right colours or create the right mood for the room, you home isn’ t going to make for a comfortable living space.
So it’s important to think about how you’ll choose to paint different rooms. A kid’s bedroom is a great example; likely the colour scheme will differ greatly from the rest of the house. Here’s a few tips and general ideas on how to decorate your child’s bedroom and make it a great space for them!
Think about the theme of the room
It’s obviously important to encourage the imaginations of youngsters as it helps their minds develop. Creating a particular theme in a bedroom and following it throughout the decorative features can help to capture the imagination of children. Some popular themes include deep space, the forest or something as simple as a blue sky.
That said there are really no rules when it comes to painting for kid’s rooms, so don’t be afraid to mix and match different colours that otherwise might seem odd together. You might even want to create two different themes in the same room! Keeping it light and fun is the most important thing!
Bright colours are key
It shouldn’t come at any surprise that bright colours appeal to kids, and studies show that children as young as 5 months old can receive some benefit from being exposed to a range of different colours.
Further, colour has a big impact on the mood and behaviour of young children, so if they are situated in a bright, happy environment this will certainly have an effect on them (as it does for adults). We’d recommend using primary colours such as blue, red or yellow or secondary colours like green and orange. These are preferable to neutral shades and are more relatable for young children – they will invariably associate certain primary colours with objects and feelings.
Use non-toxic paints
We generally recommend following this tip for painting any of the rooms in your home, but it is especially important in your children’s’ rooms. Organic, water-based paints are really your best bet here to ensure your children’s health remains the number one priority. Studies show that some classes of paint that are high in VOCs can have a negative effect on the respiratory and immune systems, while also contributing to allergies. This is particularly the case with young people, whose bodies are still developing.
Nowadays organic paints provide similar quality to conventional alternatives, so it’s forth forking out a little extra.
Use the toughest paints
Durability is hugely important in a child’s room, for all manner of reasons. Depending on their age, the paint may have to endure knocks and bumps, scratches and scrapes or even the odd line of crayon or texta. At the end of the day, you’re going to want to use a top of the line water-based paint when decorating your kid’s bedroom, as this will make it more likely it lasts long term. Keep in mind that with a water-based paint you can easily wash off any marks that need to be taken care of too!
So there you have it; just a few of the most important things to consider when setting out to paint your child’s room! You can always have it looked after by a professional house painter Sydney – speak to the team at Priority Coatings today for more info or simply for advice.
