“Canterbury”, a whimsical yet elegant
pattern from Thibaut’s
new “
Far Hills”
collection
is ideal for children of all ages.
Newark, NJ – Designing a
child’s bedroom? Planning for a new arrival? When decorating
a child’s bedroom parents typically seek a look that’s
open, airy, playful, and allows the imagination to soar. The design
should allow for growth as the child matures and takes on more sophisticated
interests.
Wallpaper is a great idea for decorating a child’s room. It
is durable, washable, and moreover, the colors, images, and shapes
are important for a developing mind. Paint alone does not allow for
such diversity.
Choosing a design that appeals to your child as well as your own sense
of style can be challenging. Stacy Senior, marketing manager at Thibaut
Wallcoverings suggests finding designs from adult collections that
have a hint of whimsy. Pictured here, this fanciful “Canterbury” design
from Thibaut’s “Far
Hills” collection fits the bill. Woodland animals such as
birds, rabbits, and squirrels give the design a youthful tone, while
the elegant sketching technique used in the pattern makes the design
suitable for children of all ages.
Sometimes toile designs can be another good choice. Some take on a
youthful tone while offering a sophisticated look. The “Countryside
Toile” from Thibaut’s “Toile
Resource” collection, a timeless design available in colors
ranging from pink to yellow to blue, is one such pattern that works
well in a child’s room and also coordinates easily with other
designs and colors in the home.
Decorating can be an enjoyable family project. Involve your child
in the process. Remember, your tastes aren’t necessarily the
same as your child’s, so you may need to make compromises along
the way. You can enhance any look, however, with some additional creativity:
frame your child’s artwork; suspend coordinating fabrics from
the ceiling to create a canopy bed; use coordinating fabrics to make
a fort out of bunk beds; tack kites made of coordinating fabric to
the walls; or decorate shelves, wastepaper baskets, bulletin boards,
and trunks with wallpaper pattern cut-outs. Personalize the room by
cutting out fabric letters of your child’s name or initials and
applying to toy chest or sewing on pillows. Try to incorporate your
child’s favorite color into special accent pieces—desk
chairs, pencils and pens, paperweights, throw pillows, etc.
For more information about wallpaper for children’s bedrooms,
or for the names of local dealers, contact Thibaut at 480 Frelinghuysen
Ave., Newark, NJ 07114, 800-223-0704.
