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So, your kiddo has outgrown the Disney characters and stuffed animals and wants to update their digs. However, if you’re trying to keep the refresh inexpensive (perhaps they’ll change their mind in a year!), don’t fret: here are 10 dreamy ways to update your kid’s bedroom on a budget.
Kids' Rooms
10 Dreamy Ways to Update Your Kid’s Bedroom on a Budget
January 29, 2019
So, your kiddo has outgrown the Disney characters and stuffed animals and wants to update their digs. However, if you’re trying to keep the refresh inexpensive (perhaps they’ll change their mind in a year!), don’t fret: here are 10 dreamy ways to update your kid’s bedroom on a budget.
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Paint
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One surefire way to refresh a bedroom is with a new colour. Painting an entire room can be a big project, so you might want to consider an accent wall, like in this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/these-bedrooms-make-sharing-a-space-with-a-sibling-look-like-a-dream-1897184/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">shared sibling space</a>. That way if your little one picks a colour they only like for a year or two, it won’t be too hard to change.Kids' Rooms10 Dreamy Ways to Update Your Kid’s Bedroom on a BudgetPaint
PHOTO 1 of 10READ LESS -One surefire way to refresh a bedroom is with a new colour. Painting an entire room can be a big project, so you might want to consider an accent wall, like in this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/these-bedrooms-make-sharing-a-space-with-a-sibling-look-like-a-dream-1897184/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">shared sibling space</a>. That way if your little one picks a colour they only like for a year or two, it won’t be too hard to change.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Wallpaper
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Same goes for wallpaper. Covering an entire room with wallpaper may be an extensive and expensive project, so an accent wall might work better. There are plenty of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/bold-print-wallpaper-ideas-1923882/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">bold print wallpaper ideas</a> that’ll please the young (and young at heart). There are also removeable wallpaper designs!Kids' Rooms10 Dreamy Ways to Update Your Kid’s Bedroom on a BudgetWallpaper
PHOTO 2 of 10READ LESS -Same goes for wallpaper. Covering an entire room with wallpaper may be an extensive and expensive project, so an accent wall might work better. There are plenty of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/bold-print-wallpaper-ideas-1923882/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">bold print wallpaper ideas</a> that’ll please the young (and young at heart). There are also removeable wallpaper designs!Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Bedding
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3/10Photo Credit: Tracey AytonSource: www.traceyaytonphotography.com
Your kid’s bed is likely the focal point of the room. So, switching up the bedding is a reliable way to give their room a fun refresh. If you’re hesitant to make bold choices with bedroom paint or wallpaper, here’s the place where you can experiment with <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/kids-room-colour-palettes-1914043/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">creative colour palettes</a> and prints.Kids' Rooms10 Dreamy Ways to Update Your Kid’s Bedroom on a BudgetBedding
PHOTO 3 of 10READ LESS -Your kid’s bed is likely the focal point of the room. So, switching up the bedding is a reliable way to give their room a fun refresh. If you’re hesitant to make bold choices with bedroom paint or wallpaper, here’s the place where you can experiment with <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/kids-room-colour-palettes-1914043/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">creative colour palettes</a> and prints.Photo Credit: Tracey AytonSource: www.traceyaytonphotography.com
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Stencils
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4/10Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Stencilling a design on the wall or ceiling is a popular (and budget-friendly) choice in kids’ rooms. How about some trees on the walls? Or some stars on the ceiling, like in this swoon-worthy bedroom? All you’ll need is a stencil (you can even make your own), paint and brushes.Kids' Rooms10 Dreamy Ways to Update Your Kid’s Bedroom on a BudgetStencils
PHOTO 4 of 10READ LESS -Stencilling a design on the wall or ceiling is a popular (and budget-friendly) choice in kids’ rooms. How about some trees on the walls? Or some stars on the ceiling, like in this swoon-worthy bedroom? All you’ll need is a stencil (you can even make your own), paint and brushes.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Artwork
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5/10Photo Credit: Kristen LokenSource: www.honestlywtf.com
<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/how-to-pick-art-for-every-room-1922988/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Nice artwork</a> isn’t just for the living room. When selecting photographs and paintings for your child’s room: pick things that they’re into (like animals), but not things they’ll quickly grow out of. Also, you can opt to create a gallery wall where you feature your kid’s own artwork.Kids' Rooms10 Dreamy Ways to Update Your Kid’s Bedroom on a BudgetArtwork
PHOTO 5 of 10READ LESS -<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/how-to-pick-art-for-every-room-1922988/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Nice artwork</a> isn’t just for the living room. When selecting photographs and paintings for your child’s room: pick things that they’re into (like animals), but not things they’ll quickly grow out of. Also, you can opt to create a gallery wall where you feature your kid’s own artwork.Photo Credit: Kristen LokenSource: www.honestlywtf.com
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Chalkboard
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One way to give your wee one’s room a bit of creative flair is by installing a chalkboard or magnetic wall. You can buy the right paint at the hardware store and they’re relatively inexpensive. If you’re feeling extra inspired, do both and create a magnetic chalkboard wall.Kids' Rooms10 Dreamy Ways to Update Your Kid’s Bedroom on a BudgetChalkboard
PHOTO 6 of 10READ LESS -One way to give your wee one’s room a bit of creative flair is by installing a chalkboard or magnetic wall. You can buy the right paint at the hardware store and they’re relatively inexpensive. If you’re feeling extra inspired, do both and create a magnetic chalkboard wall.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Nook
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Something that will transform your little one’s room and also inspire learning is to set up a homework or reading nook. A homework area would have a desk, chair and some good lighting, a reading space would have a comfortable place to read and shelves to feature their fav books.Kids' Rooms10 Dreamy Ways to Update Your Kid’s Bedroom on a BudgetNook
PHOTO 7 of 10READ LESS -Something that will transform your little one’s room and also inspire learning is to set up a homework or reading nook. A homework area would have a desk, chair and some good lighting, a reading space would have a comfortable place to read and shelves to feature their fav books.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Canopy
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8/10Photo Credit: Lauren MillerSource: lauren-miller.com
One whimsical and inexpensive way to makeover your kid’s sleeping quarters is to add a canopy over the bed. Think gold and purple for a royal vibe, green and brown for a woodsy feel or blue and red to fulfill their superhero fantasies. We may steal this idea for the master bedroom too. To see more of this kid's bedroom, check out <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/anna-church-toronto-artist-124-year-old-house-1915086/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">these photos</a>.Kids' Rooms10 Dreamy Ways to Update Your Kid’s Bedroom on a BudgetCanopy
PHOTO 8 of 10READ LESS -One whimsical and inexpensive way to makeover your kid’s sleeping quarters is to add a canopy over the bed. Think gold and purple for a royal vibe, green and brown for a woodsy feel or blue and red to fulfill their superhero fantasies. We may steal this idea for the master bedroom too. To see more of this kid's bedroom, check out <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/anna-church-toronto-artist-124-year-old-house-1915086/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">these photos</a>.Photo Credit: Lauren MillerSource: lauren-miller.com
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Lighting
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Dramatic lighting can change the vibe of an entire room. Fixtures can be expensive, but you can often find deals online and at thrift stores. You’d be surprised at the number of options out there: there’s everything from mini chandeliers to fixtures shaped like balloons, baseballs and more.Kids' Rooms10 Dreamy Ways to Update Your Kid’s Bedroom on a BudgetLighting
PHOTO 9 of 10READ LESS -Dramatic lighting can change the vibe of an entire room. Fixtures can be expensive, but you can often find deals online and at thrift stores. You’d be surprised at the number of options out there: there’s everything from mini chandeliers to fixtures shaped like balloons, baseballs and more.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Storage
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10/10Photo Credit: Angela Liddon
One way to truly transform your kiddo’s space is to make sure it’s tidy. How to make that happen? Storage. There are plenty of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/toy-storage-ideas-kids-room-1912730/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">kids’ room storage ideas</a> that’ll fit your budget and taste. We’re diggin’ this honeycomb shelving, but there’s also bookshelves, baskets and benches.Kids' Rooms10 Dreamy Ways to Update Your Kid’s Bedroom on a BudgetStorage
PHOTO 10 of 10READ LESS -One way to truly transform your kiddo’s space is to make sure it’s tidy. How to make that happen? Storage. There are plenty of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/toy-storage-ideas-kids-room-1912730/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">kids’ room storage ideas</a> that’ll fit your budget and taste. We’re diggin’ this honeycomb shelving, but there’s also bookshelves, baskets and benches.Photo Credit: Angela Liddon
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