by Rob Lamb

Created on: June 01, 2008   Last Updated: June 03, 2008

Decorating a child's bedroom can be made into an involved project or an easy one. Something to keep in mind is that children grow and their tastes change. Smart planning is essential with either route. The first step should be considering how permanent the new decor will need to be and how much work you want to do. Also consider your strong and weak points in remodeling to help guide you through the process.

Themed bedrooms offer a child a small world of their own to be comfortable in and stimulate imagination. For many girls a princess themed room is a dream come true. Disney is in the forefront when it comes to a variety of princesses and female characters to build around. And materials are available for every aspect of a room from wall coverings and accents to bedding and furniture. While there is a plethora of products to choose from this does not necessarily mean you`ll have to spend a fortune to complete the room with every available facet. Simple common colors throughout a room will make the design cohesive just as much and often better than buying everything to match exactly.

Pick colors and themes that conform to your design ideas. These will be utilized throughout the project from paint and wallpaper colors to comforters and decorations. After assessing any structural modifications to an existing room the first task should be to address walls and floor. Once colors are chosen then you can begin acquiring the supplies you`ll need to get started. If you plan to replace carpets or other flooring it`s a good idea to do any painting first. This way you can avoid any damage that may occur during the process.

To paint or to paper? Both have advantages and disadvantages. If you are doing the work yourself one factor to consider is if you are more comfortable doing one or the other. Wall paper comes in many themes and can be applied relatively easily. Some drawbacks are that if you later want to remove the paper it can involve more work than a re-coat of paint and often the walls underneath need some rehabilitation if you do not plan to put up new wallpaper but paint instead. On the other hand painting for some can be a messy and less than perfect process. As in all things proper techniques and tools make any job go much smoother. But even when going the wallpaper route it`s often a good idea to give the trim in the room a coat of paint to either match your theme or simply freshen them up.

A nice option for painted walls are stickers. There are many styles to

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