Your child’s bedroom should be a special place for them within your home where they can escape to and relax. As they grow up, their bedroom should grow with them to reflect their changing hobbies and interests.

Whether you’re just looking to do a surface-level makeover with some paint or you would like to purchase all new furniture and change their entire room, below are 5 ways you can update your kid's bedroom.

Choose a Theme

A great starting point to the bedroom makeover process is choosing a theme for your child’s room. This is something you can involve them in to make sure they’re happy with the final product.

Every kid has something that they are interested in. Whether it’s a certain sport, movie, or superhero, you can make it the theme of their bedroom. Depending on what they choose, this will help decide the colors of the room along with the decorations and accessories.

If you’re having a tough time deciding, you can look into popular kids room themes for inspiration.

Paint, Paint, Paint

Painting is one of the quickest and easiest ways to change the entire look and feel of a room. The best part is that you can usually do it yourself rather than hiring a professional.

When painting your child's room, make sure that you have fun with it. Let them choose their favorite colors or pick from a list of popular colors if they can’t decide. Don’t be afraid to paint the doors, the ceiling, or even use multiple colors to make their room more fun and unique. Remember, if you don’t end up liking the color you’ve chosen, you can always paint over it with something new. 

Give New Life to Old Furniture

If you have old furniture that’s seen better days, a great way to give them new life is to refinish them. You can add a fresh coat of paint or stain and add new hardware to give a fun, updated look to something that otherwise might be dull and boring. It’s also an opportunity for you and your kid to work on a project together that can teach them some new skills.

If your kid's furniture is broken or beyond saving, you’ll want to look into purchasing new furniture like bookshelves or nightstands to really give the room a fresh look. New furniture can also make their bedroom feel more grown-up if your child is approaching their teenage years.

Get a Bigger Bed

Speaking of growing children, a larger bed is a great investment as your kids get older. Depending on the age of your child, they may have outgrown their toddler-sized bed. If they’re a little older, it might be time to upgrade from a twin bed to a full or even queen size. A new bed will make their room feel like a brand new space, and can also improve their quality of sleep. You will also be able to have fun with sheets, pillows, and comforters that match the theme of their new room. 

Use Their Artwork

What better way to make a kid’s bedroom feel personal than to decorate with their own artwork? You can choose to frame and display projects from school, or even do some arts crafts together. Using your child's artwork to decorate their space is a fun way for them to show off their work to friends and family. 

A bedroom makeover is a fun project you and your child can do together. The ideas we’ve shared provide easy ways to ensure they have a comfortable space they love being in.

If you’re looking to tackle more in-depth home projects, like a renovation that might exceed your available budget, you may want to consider taking out a home equity line of credit to borrow money against the equity of your home in small sums as you need them. Either way, these projects will ensure you and everyone in your family love the home you live in.

If you’re thinking about completing a bedroom makeover and you’re unsure of where to start, you can check out this video to get your inspiration and creativity flowing.