How to Paint Wall Art for a Kid's Room

Paint simple shapes in complimentary colors for a room belonging to an infant or young toddler., Introduce animals into the design for older toddlers., Play to an older child's interests., Opt for simple, sophisticated designs once your child...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Paint simple shapes in complimentary colors for a room belonging to an infant or young toddler.

    Think basic shapes, ABCs, and simple trees and flowers.

    Use either pastels or strong colors, but avoid bright, neon shades that may overwhelm your young child.
  2. Step 2: Introduce animals into the design for older toddlers.

    Skip the pastels and neon shades, and stick with strong, eye-catching hues. , Once your kid reaches school age, he or she will likely have his or her own interests and obsessions.

    Interests often include anything from animals to cityscapes and ballerinas to sports.

    Build a theme around your child's interests and paint wall art specifically tailored to those interests. , Images that use simple shapes and abstract designs will likely appeal to your maturing child more than specific pictures.

    Use muted colors or bright, funky shades depending on your child's personality.
  3. Step 3: Play to an older child's interests.

  4. Step 4: Opt for simple

  5. Step 5: sophisticated designs once your child reaches the "tween" and "teen" stage.

Detailed Guide

Think basic shapes, ABCs, and simple trees and flowers.

Use either pastels or strong colors, but avoid bright, neon shades that may overwhelm your young child.

Skip the pastels and neon shades, and stick with strong, eye-catching hues. , Once your kid reaches school age, he or she will likely have his or her own interests and obsessions.

Interests often include anything from animals to cityscapes and ballerinas to sports.

Build a theme around your child's interests and paint wall art specifically tailored to those interests. , Images that use simple shapes and abstract designs will likely appeal to your maturing child more than specific pictures.

Use muted colors or bright, funky shades depending on your child's personality.

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