• Life-size silhouette art is a creative way to make decorating a child's room a DIY project for the family.Footballer Silhouette image by jonnyed from Fotolia.com
  
  Decorating a room for the kids can be a tricky undertaking. Going all out to decorate in a theme enjoyed by a 10 year old can mean the need to pour just as much money into redecorating when your 15 year old is no longer interested in Pokemon or Hello Kitty. On the other hand, a creatively designed room that stimulates the imagination of your child is never a bad thing. Another important element to keep in mind is making sure that your child feels safe and secure inside his room.
  
  

Cardboard Chair

• While you may not desire novelty furniture in your living room, many kids may get a real kick out of offbeat places to plunk down and play their games. One very cool chair that many kids will love can also serve as furniture they can make. A chair made entirely of cardboard requires just some thick corrugated cardboard, tape and wooden connectors.
  
  

Carpeting and Rugs

• Carpeting for kids' rooms can also be learning tools. In fact, more adults should take this approach to decor. Throw rugs are available to teach children or even just entertain them at every step of development. Rooms for very young kids can feature carpets that teach them the names of states or the alphabet. As they grow older, replace those carpets with ones that allow them to take a break from their video games and spend time playing backgammon or learning how to play chess.
  
  

Bathroom

• A private bathroom designed mostly for the kids can become a place for creative design as much as a bedroom. The bathroom holds special features that should guide your decor, however. Cabinets should be low to the floor and open easily. A night light is a good choice, but fanciful glow-in-the-dark wallpaper or paint effects may go over even better. Bathrooms for younger kids should feature countertops with rounded edges. Encourage kids to clean up after themselves by buying whimsical trash cans and dirty clothes hampers.
  
  

Silhouette Art

• Bring the walls to life in your child's bedroom or playroom by heading back to the past for a simple decorating idea that today seems fresh and innovative. Large-scale silhouettes can be purchased or become a DIY project. Look to the current interests of your kid for inspiration. Static decals can be bought and attached to the wall, but the personal touch allows you to create kinetic scenes that bring to life practically any concept. Add some more three-dimensional objects like baseballs or musical instruments to make the silhouette scene more dynamic.
  
  

Planning for Storage

• It is always a good idea when decorating a younger child's room to keep in mind that, as kids age, they tend to collect more stuff. Save yourself money and time by incorporating expandable storage into your design as early as possible. Add a bookcase even before your children have started to read. Until they begin collecting books, it can always be used to store toys. When shopping for an armoire or chest of drawers, indulge in an oversized model well before they have enough clothing to fill it. Always plan for a walk-in closet in your kid's room if your plans start from the building stage.