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Is your child sleeping and playing in a dull, bare and lifeless room?

Cotton USA is with you every step of the way as you embark on the journey of decorating your child’s room. First off, when decorating your child’s room, it is important to keep in mind that a youngster’s tastes and interests change much faster than an adult’s. Just before you’ve installed the final touches to the room theme, your child will have moved from superheroes to sports stars, from baby dolls to pop stars! Be smart: Think flexible, functional and fun.

Next, a child’s room must fulfill several roles. He or she will need an area for playing, sleeping, storage and a study are for school-age kids.

The best place to start your planning is with the color of the room. If your child has a favorite color, you can make that a part of your plans. Cotton fabrics, especially those that carry the Cotton USA Mark, are perfect for any kid’s room as it is light and airy and will have a smooth calming effect on your child. You should also involve the children in his or her room decorating process. An open communication with them will ensure that you are in the right direction with the décor of the room and your parent-child relationship.

The basics

The basic features of the room, such as the color scheme and wall coverings are meant to last the longest. Colors like light blue, green, pink or yellow are classics that can be updated with accessories such as lamps, area rugs, sheets, and curtains. 100 percent Cotton fabrics are great kids of all ages. Stains from the kid’s crayons and the dog’s hairs, not to mention those chocolates that they manage to sneak in, are no problem with this fabric! Cotton is kid-proof, child-friendly and most especially, mom-manageable!

Walls

Stripes, checks, or plaids for the wall coverings are a great background for whatever you choose to hang on the walls. Be creative and resourceful! Don’t just paint the walls; you can also use fabrics for a fun and trendy look. Covering the walls with fabrics can be enjoyable, practical and functional. No more worrying about your kids hitting the walls! Cushion their fall with soft cotton fabrics that flow and stimulate creativity. Another current trend is covering the lower half of a wall with blackboard paint, so kids can write (and draw) on the walls freely.

Bedding, floors, and windows

Between naps and nighttime, children spend plenty of time in bed, so invest in quality, all-cotton sheets for a comfortable sleep. You can use matching or coordinating sheets for the window curtains as well, for a cool, attractive touch. Using 100 percent cotton for furnishings, rugs, and window treatments helps create a hypoallergenic, easy-care environment, and offers a striking palette of colors as well.

Furniture

As for the room’s furniture, invest in sturdy, well-made pieces that will grow with your child. Denim is a practical and durable furniture covering that will be popular with your child for years. Both white and blue cotton denim can be used for bedspreads, upholstered headboards, rugs, window treatments and furniture.

Don’t let your kids go through childhood with stifled creativity. Follow these tips from Cotton USA to nurture your child’s hidden talents and unleash their artistic and imaginative nature. Since cotton is the first fabric they were exposed to as newborns, it makes sense to let them grow up surrounded by the one thing that’s comfortable – cotton engineered by Cotton Incorporated, a guarantee of quality and durability.