I have 2 children a boy of 7 and a girl of 1 unfortunately for now they have to share a room. What colours should i use? id rather paint than wallpaper how can i make the room nice for both sexes and the different ages?Any advice greatly appreciated.
I think it’s great for kids to share rooms. They learn to get along and they actually have a really great bond. When it’s boy/girl it’s a little more of a challenge, just because you don’t really want to go all out girly or boyish.
I love primary colors for unisex rooms They are bright, versatile and stimulating. Here’s a good view of the primary colors in the room. You could keep the walls neutral, or add accents of the main colors.
Red curtains, blue and yellow accents around the room. Striped bedding is great!
This picture is the Dr Seuss collection at PotterBarnKids. Click the smaller picture of the whole room to get a better idea.
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/bb265/index.cfm?pkey=cboys-quilts|k
This one is really cute…they have the cream/slightly yellow walls, with red bookshelves and the primary colors in bedding and furniture. (again, click the picture under the main picture for the larger picture of the room and walls)
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/bdv45/index.cfm?pkey=cboys-duvet-covers|k
Animals are of course univesral!
http://www.target.com/Rainforest-Bedding-Collection/dp/B001EMX3HU/qid=1233545001/ref=br_1_5/185-0842740-8349803?ie=UTF8&node=11087751&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=11087751&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=4
http://www.target.com/Carle-African-Savannah-Bedding-Collection/dp/B000G79WZQ/qid=1233545239/ref=br_1_15/185-0842740-8349803?ie=UTF8&node=11087751&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=11087751&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=5
http://www.target.com/Little-Lizard-Comforter-Set-Twin/dp/B0010WHA0U/qid=1233545293/ref=br_1_11/185-0842740-8349803?ie=UTF8&node=11087751&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=11087751&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=7
And an ocean theme would be great…do beach stuff, surfing, water, ocean animals…you could incorporate some more realistic animals so that it doesn’t look so cartoon-ey for your older son.
http://www.target.com/Ride-the-Wave-Bedding-Collection/dp/B000O53V84/qid=1233545001/ref=br_1_10/185-0842740-8349803?ie=UTF8&node=11087751&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=11087751&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=4
This picture is a great example of a good wall color for the breezy ocean theme.
http://www.pbteen.com/gift/thm/thmguy/thmguyfas/index.cfm
I also think sports is cute for both boys and girls. Baseball is All-American right? So if your son is into sports, just go ahead and go with it! Girls in sports are more confident in life, so don’t shy away from it. Add a cute pink soccer ball or baseball bat along with the other stuff.
Target has cute sport collection bedding, just to get an idea…
http://www.target.com/Big-League-Bedding-Collection/dp/B000TFXCFG/qid=1233544345/ref=br_1_5/185-0842740-8349803?ie=UTF8&node=4182801&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1
And Pottery Barn Kids does too.
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/zb86/index.cfm?pkey=cboys-quilts|k
http://www.target.com/Tiddliwinks-Sports-Bedding-Collection/dp/B000NGPCHW/qid=1233545001/ref=br_1_7/185-0842740-8349803?ie=UTF8&node=11087751&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=11087751&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=4
PotteryBarnKids is really good at showing their products in a room. So you can get great ideas for the walls and windows as well!
Have fun!