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and rugs to the window coverings. Just as you did with the walls, shy away from white and colors that can be easily dirtied up.

Remember that ceilings can be functional for decorations also. Swirl paint up there, cover it with posters, or personalize it with your child's name. You can also go with the classic celestial or outer-space theme. Attach glow in the dark planets, stars, rocket ships and other fun items that can be found above our heads.

Match the bedding to the rest of the room. You can even add stickers or decorations to the headboard. This also goes for small child size furniture or tables and desks. Pick items that will be comfortable for your child but will still look good when combined with everything else.

If your child has a lot of stuffed animals or dolls use netting to hold them. Secure the net to the ceiling and place all the soft creatures inside. Arrange them so that they can be seen individually or appear to be looking down and watching over the child.

Because children often accumulate a lot of items, storage space and organization is important. Fasten shelves on walls for collectable items that the child doesn't play with such as porcelain dolls or die-cast cars and trucks. You can also affix bookshelves on the walls but should place them low enough that the child can easily access them when they feel the need to read.

For thrifty solutions you can use stackable crates or plastic storage containers to store toys. Use old diaper wipe containers for small toys or crayons and markers. Disposable laundry bags will hold balls, sports equipment, and outdoor toys. Slip the bag on a hook on the back of the door so that they can be grabbed in a hurry. Separate items so that they are easier to find when your child is searching for them. Label containers for easy pick-up.

If your child's room has a closet, customize it for maximum storage space. Slide your child's dresser in the closet so that it is out of way but still functional. Use overhead closet shelves for storage. Hang shoe racks/bags on the inside of the closet door so that they are together and up off of the floor.

The most important thing of all, perhaps, is the space factor. Regardless of the style you have choose your child's room still needs to be functional in the sense that it is their personal space. Try to put items against the wall rather than in the middle of the floor. Leave plenty of room for your child to move around and play. It doesn't matter how pretty the room is if the child can't move around and enjoy it.

No matter what you choose put a little thought into it. You are free to change things at any time but this can be time consuming and expensive. Children love new things and a change of pace so chances are that no matter what you do they will love it. If your child is happy, that's all that matters.

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