DIY Décor for Kids Rooms and Nurseries

Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor Decorating a kid's room presents a million design possibilities—and it's an excuse to experiment with bold colors and textures, fun accessories and do-it-yourself projects! So, whether you're decorating a nursery for your new baby (yay!) or trying to jazz up your teen's room (without totally embarrassing them and ruining their lives), we've got tons inspirational DIY ideas, tips and tricks for amazing kids' rooms. Creative DIY Wall Art Wall art is the absolute easiest way to decorate a room, no matter the room's size, shape or theme. If you're new to do-it-yourself projects, try making a simple silhouette portrait or use a paper punch to create gorgeous three-dimensional art. If you're feeling really ambitious (or liken yourself to Martha), dress up your kids' walls with removable fabric wallpaper! Creative Ways to Display Your Kids' Artwork Decorating with Chalkboard Paint How to Curate a Stylish Gallery Wall Clever Storage Solutions Is the majority of your kid's wardrobe shoved under the bed? Have you seriously injured your foot on a LEGO in the last month? Do you fear your family pet is buried beneath a pile of stuffed animals? If so, it's time to cut the clutter. Lucky for you (and your pet), we've got ultra-clever storage ideas for kids' clothing, toys and the rest of the gear that's currently piled up in the corner of their room. 6 Essentials for Organizing Your Kids' Rooms How to Organize Baby Clothes Dorm Room Organization Fun DIY Accessories Interior Designer Abigail Ahern was totally on the money when she said, "Don't stop decorating too soon! The accessories turn a room from drab to fab; they're the 5-minute facelift of the decorating world." Accessories like yarn-wrapped letters, hand-braided rugs and hand-etched mirrors are crazy easy (and affordable!) ways to dress up your kid's room. 10 Amazing Ways to Use Washi Tape 6 Low-Sew Throw Pillows 4 Easy, DIY Lamp Fixtures Super Easy DIY Furniture Grab your tape measure and hammer 'cause we're about to go Tim Taylor all up in this nursery. Create a focal point in your kid's room by covering a DIY headboard with bold fabric; give an old chest of drawers a facelift with some paint; or ditch the traditional changing table and try a creative alternative. Voilà! Amazing Reading Nooks for Kids' Rooms 5 Potentially Dangerous Nursery Decorating Mistakes Alternative Bookcase Ideas Related Searches DIY Wall Art DIY Nursery DIY Furniture Budget Nursery Featured Articles Follow About Home on Pinterest! How to Refinish a Wood Deck Why We Love Colorful Bedrooms 14 Ways Cats Show Love How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger 10 Ways to Refresh a Room for Free How to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger   More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com