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We just built a new house and we are getting ready to move in. I am wondering if anybody has ideas for themes for their rooms/ decorating ideas??
I have 6 kids so its alot to think about.
a boy age 9, a boy age 7, two girls both 5, and two more boys both 3.
one of the youngest boys i am already doing a jungle theme but i am stuck on all the other rooms.
any advice??
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Jungle theme is so common, don't you think? I mean, no offense.
Make sure to include things the kids like.
For the oldest boy, do something simple but include things like hobbies. Remember, he's going to grow up quick and before you know it, he'll be in middle school, interested in other stuff. Pick colors he likes. Black or wood furniture sounds good to me. For decorations you could do posters of things he likes, such as video games.
For the 7 year old... I suggest cars. I think there's lots of things that you could find that have to do with that. For colors, cars mostly remind me of red, royal blue, and gold. I like the idea of red walls.
It depends if the girls are sharing a room or not. If they are not. Green and purple sounds nice. It would be nice if you did a sort of inverse thing. Like color one girl's walls purple and the other's green, one girl's curtains green and the other purple. Things like that. White furniture would look nice.
For the 3 year old, do a dinousar theme. Colors: green and red. I don't have many suggestions for this one.
Jungle theme is so common, don't you think? I mean, no offense.
Make sure to include things the kids like.
For the oldest boy, do something simple but include things like hobbies. Remember, he's going to grow up quick and before you know it, he'll be in middle school, interested in other stuff. Pick colors he likes. Black or wood furniture sounds good to me. For decorations you could do posters of things he likes, such as video games.
For the 7 year old... I suggest cars. I think there's lots of things that you could find that have to do with that. For colors, cars mostly remind me of red, royal blue, and gold. I like the idea of red walls.
It depends if the girls are sharing a room or not. If they are not. Green and purple sounds nice. It would be nice if you did a sort of inverse thing. Like color one girl's walls purple and the other's green, one girl's curtains green and the other purple. Things like that. White furniture would look nice.
For the 3 year old, do a dinousar theme. Colors: green and red. I don't have many suggestions for this one.
Nursery themes and budget?
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My twin sister is pregnant, and is driving me nuts coming up with nursery themes (I love her but sometimes I think the hormones are going to her brain...). She hasn't learned if its a boy or girl yet, but wants to think of some theme for both. I don't mean necessarily unisex, but separate lists to narrow down later. So far the only thing she's said is she wants to avoid super cliche themes like sports for boys and princesses for girls. But I'm trying to think of a list for more the next time we visit. So far I have
Boys
1. dinosaurs 2. planes, trains, cars 3. nautical 4. animals (safari/jungle) 5. underwater
Girls
1. geometric 2. garden 3. nautical 4. animals (safari/jungle) 5. underwater
Any other ideas I can add to the list?
Also, before it gets really crazy, is there some sort of budget we should think of for it overall? She won't think of it (hormones..), and since I'll be the one shopping with her, I was curious. I don't have any children of my own to compare.
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Congrats Auntie!
Themes: Butterflies, clowns, balloons, night owls, alphabet letters/numbers, bugs/bees/ladybugs, frogs, and teddy bears.
There are many removable wall stickers you can use that look great and won't damage walls (I currently have Jungle and butterfly wall stickers in my kids' rooms, and is pretty inexpensive).
As for a budget, I don't remember spending much at all- we got so much from the baby showers. However, if you (or your sister) can't really count on getting what you need from family and friends, you could get some nice baby items on craigslist or freecycle (if it is available where you live) for a LOT less than what they sell in stores. Babies grow out of things so quickly so you can get items that are like new for a fraction of what they sell for in stores (e.g., swings, cribs, baby bedding, clothes).
Good luck!
From the internet:
If your budget is limited, before considering ways to decorate your babyâs nursery, consider your budget. After deciding on a spending limit, begin a running list of ideas and expenses to better organize your thoughts as well as your resources. Create a list, and separate the list into âmust-havesâ and âwishesâ. If you find yourself going over budget, it will be easier to choose design options and embellishments you actually need and those you can live without.
Read more: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/nurserydecorate#b#ixzz1ZJcua0zE
Congrats Auntie!
Themes: Butterflies, clowns, balloons, night owls, alphabet letters/numbers, bugs/bees/ladybugs, frogs, and teddy bears.
There are many removable wall stickers you can use that look great and won't damage walls (I currently have Jungle and butterfly wall stickers in my kids' rooms, and is pretty inexpensive).
As for a budget, I don't remember spending much at all- we got so much from the baby showers. However, if you (or your sister) can't really count on getting what you need from family and friends, you could get some nice baby items on craigslist or freecycle (if it is available where you live) for a LOT less than what they sell in stores. Babies grow out of things so quickly so you can get items that are like new for a fraction of what they sell for in stores (e.g., swings, cribs, baby bedding, clothes).
Good luck!
From the internet:
If your budget is limited, before considering ways to decorate your babyâs nursery, consider your budget. After deciding on a spending limit, begin a running list of ideas and expenses to better organize your thoughts as well as your resources. Create a list, and separate the list into âmust-havesâ and âwishesâ. If you find yourself going over budget, it will be easier to choose design options and embellishments you actually need and those you can live without.
Read more: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/nurserydecorate#b#ixzz1ZJcua0zE
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