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When you go to decorate your child’s bathroom, it can be easy to get carried away. But you do need to be sure that the room is functional as well as fun. Creating a bathroom that’s a perfect fit for a kid doesn’t necessary need to entail a big remodeling project. Sometimes all you need is a great decorating plan that makes sense. When it’s time to decorate a kid’s bathroom, keep in mind the following tips.

Get Your Kid Involved in the Decorating
When you give a child a say in decorating a room, he or she is much more likely to use that room and keep it clean. Be sure to consider your child’s opinion (if he or she is old enough) when you are choosing colors and a scheme for the bathroom. See if your child would be interested in helping you paint or making art projects to hang on the walls. When your child is involved in any aspect of the décor, they will be happier and more enthusiastic about the outcome.

Always Remember Safety First When Decorating
When designing your child’s bathroom, it’s important to keep issues of safety in mind at all times. It’s so easy to get caught up in planning and implementing the design, and then realize belatedly that you’ve created a safety hazard. This is particularly important for younger kids and toddlers. Remember to add additional safety measures if you do have younger children, such as a non-slip tub mat and a safety latch on the toilet. Add safety locks to the cabinets as well to keep any medications out of the reach of little hands.

Be Sure to Add Plenty of Storage and Organization Space
You need to create a designated place for everything in your child’s bathroom if you want that bathroom to stay clean. Your child will be much more likely to clean up if you provide him or her with plenty of storage and organizational space. You can keep cabinets and drawers organized by providing smaller bins and baskets to keep small items in place. When coming up with storage and organizational spaces, remember that they can be decorative as well.

Add Style or a Theme with Small Touches
Since kids grow up so fast, consider decorating the bathroom neutrally, with plain walls and neutral flooring. You can then add stylish flair to the room with smaller décor items. Then these smaller items, such as wallpaper borders and shower curtains, can easily be changed in the future. Other smaller décor items that will add instant style are towels, baskets, and artwork.

Get Creative with the Decorating
You need to remember that this isn’t your dining room or living room, but your child’s bathroom. Thus, you can get creative and even a little crazy with the décor. When decorating this room, don’t be afraid to move out of your comfort zone a little. Don’t worry about it matching the style of the rest of the home. After all, the only people who are probably going to be in there are you and your children.

Decorating a kid’s bathroom is a great project for both parents and their kids. Remember these tips, as they will put you well on your way to great kid’s bathroom.

About the Writer
Leon Tuberman has four decades of experience in the home furnishings and interior design industry. He owns and operates his family owned furniture store. They offer a huge assortment of solid wood furniture for your living room, home office and dining room that’s built in the Heartland of America. Are you searching for a wood bookshelf or a mission desk for your child’s student area then they probably have everything you need.