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they need more storage, but they also need the same furnishings, like a bed or a desk.
Additionally, a lot of the furniture kits that are sold are customizable in some way, so not every
child has to have a bedroom set that matches what is on the box.
The major components of a child’s
bedroom continue to reflect less on their
personality and more on their interests.
It’s easy to find bedsheets, curtains,
posters, or anything that would decorate
a room with some kind of cartoon or
movie character on it. In this way,
children’s décor remains where it has
been, embedded in popular culture. This
makes decorating easy; just be sure that
necessary pieces in a child’s room stem
from the same franchise.
In contrast to both a child’s room and the
living space, the parental bedroom does
not follow any particular trends. As is
the case with living room furniture, the
increasing costs of new furniture have
made it difficult to purchase anything for
newer homeowners or renters.
Once again, turning to family members
for help or searching local thrift stores
can result in a room that holds a lot of older furniture. Interestingly, the older furniture may
starkly contrast with whatever is in the room, such as televisions and other modern electronics.
This is how the personality of the inhabitant can shine through, as new homeowners or renters
represent a mix of old and new ideas.
STORY BY
Derek Hurley