{Somewhere to...}

... play, somewhere to dream, somewhere to make, somewhere to sleep, somewhere to work. Busy kids need a space suitable for all the different activities they enjoy. When setting up a childs room, think about what their room will be used for and try creating different nooks throughout the room. Avid readers would love a little reading corner, a desk would come in handy for budding writers and artists, a shelf to display (and contain) a special collection of wild animal figurines or a little basket for that much-loved collection of feathers, a coat rack to hang the plethora of sparkly costumes would make a young girls heart sing and a small table and chairs set would be perfect for lovers of tea parties. If your child is old enough, ask some questions like “what do you want to be able to do in your bedroom” and “when you grow up what do you want your room to be like”. You could even ask them to draw a picture of what they wish their room looked like which would make great inspiration for decorating.

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