It’s happened … and it’s here sooner than you think. No longer is your baby your baby, but they’re now a mini-adult and demanding a redecorate of their bedroom to establish themselves as such. Of course, you know it will only be to show off to their friends and give them a sense of confidence that they’re a lot older than they actually are, but you’ve got to admit it’s kinda cute and also a tad sad at the same time.
Where to begin?
Firstly, establish what they want from their new bedroom – and what you want from it too. Put some ground rules in place. At the end of the day, it is your house and they are merely lodgers (at least think about it this way while you’re getting through the throws of the Big Redesign). See if both of your ideas match about how far you’re going with it; is it just a fresh coat of paint on the walls, or a turnover of the whole room? Are they really outgrowing their bed, or is it an excuse to get a new one? Chances are that they’re actually in need of a new bed – or at the very least a new mattress. The recommended age for most mattresses is eight years, and after that it’s time to buy new for the good of your health. This is one thing that you can take control over, and search online for reviews at sites like https://www.mattress-guides.net/top-premium-mattresses-chronic-lower-back-pain/ to check out what you can do to provide the best possible sleep for your child. But know when to stop and say no at suggestions that you think are going over the top and being taken too far.
Embrace their creative side
You may find that your child knows more about kids’ bedrooms than you do – after all, they’ve probably spent more time in one nowadays visiting their friends than you have. They will have picked up on tips and tricks themselves that they may want to incorporate into their new room; some of these may be hacks that other mums have discovered on pinterest or made up themselves, and transferring such knowledge over will save you a search online. Ask them what they want to see in their room, where they want things to go and what else they want to include to help decorate the space. Don’t ask them to stick to a theme – children have so many themes running around their heads that it’s a wonder WordPress haven’t got shares in them. It’ll be all or nothing, and if you stick to something that they’re in a phase with at the moment, chances are that in 6 months they won’t be anymore.
Remind them…It’s always good to remind them that you’re not a never-ending money pit and try and get them to stick to a budget. That way they’re learning these skills early and are seeing how to make the most of what they have got to work with.