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By Lorri Mealey
Selecting a color for your preschoolers bedroom can be tricky. Do you let them pick out the color scheme, or do you insist it match the rest of your house? In addition, there is always the possibility that a few years down the road, your preschooler will not like the color he or she picked out. If you are frustrated by selecting a color, check out some of the tips below, to help you decide which shade is right for your preschooler’s bedroom.
Selecting a color for your preschoolers bedroom can be tricky. Do you let them pick out the color scheme, or do you insist it match the rest of your house? In addition, there is always the possibility that a few years down the road, your preschooler will not like the color he or she picked out. If you are frustrated by selecting a color, check out some of the tips below, to help you decide which shade is right for your preschooler’s bedroom.
- Take a Cue From Your Preschooler
It isn’t hard to figure out what colors your preschooler likes. The clothes they pick out, the crayons they chose are both based on color preference. For example, my youngest son who is two and half cannot yet articulate what his favorite color is. However, when he picks out his shirt or jacket, he always goes for the orange ones, if they are clean and the first color he points to in a book is orange (actually he say’s “orange juice”). Therefore, it is safe to assume that orange is one of his favorite colors. - Incorporating Your Preschooler’s Favorite Color Into Their Bedroom
Once you have figured out what your preschooler’s favorite colors are, you need to decide how much of it will be used in their bedroom. My son loves orange, but there is no way I am going to paint an entire room orange! Instead, I picked up a comforter with some orange in it, as well as an area rug, that coordinated with his blue walls. How much you want to incorporate is entirely up to you. - Neutrals May be the Best Option
Neutral colors, while not the most exciting shades for preschoolers, offer a blank canvas for decorating their bedroom. By selecting paler shades of greens, ivories, yellows or even white, you can switch out accessories as your preschooler grows into a big kid. - Select a Color Based on Your Preschooler’s Personality
If you are still stumped as to what color to select for your preschooler’s bedroom, you can always go by their personality. Studies have shown that paint has different affects on people’s mood. Is you preschooler on the go, go, go all day long? Perhaps you should paint his room a calming green or blue to help him settle down at the end of the day. Do you want to bring out the creative genius of your preschooler? Try turquoise, which has shown to promote creativity.
For more information on colors, and their affect on peoples moods, check out the list below:
Red- Red has a multitude of effects on people: It increases the appetite, can be motivating, and can make people feel warmer (literally).
Blue- A favorite for bedrooms, studies have shown that blue rooms help people think better. Blue is a great color for either boys or girls, and can be paired with either warm or cool colors.
Green- Green is a great color because it can be both warm and cool. It is a calming color, and studies show that time seems to pass more quickly while in a room painted green.
Yellow- Studies show that yellow can actually make people cranky after a long period of time. It is perfect for a sunny playroom, but you may want to skip it as a bedroom.
Orange-Studies show orange stimulates the appetite (is that why my son is always hungry?) Because of its strong vibrant color, orange needs to be paired with a contrasting color, such as blue, to help tone it down.
Purple- This color is often highly fashionable, or highly out of fashion. It never seems to fall in between. Purple, the color of royalty, also promotes independence. Purple can be paired with lime greens for a fresh, contrasting room, or paired with pinks and reds for a vibrant color scheme.
Pink- Depending on the shade you select, this color can be associated as active and outgoing (think fuchsia) or relaxing (think petal pink).
Sources for this article were taken, in part, from The Smart Approach to Kids' Rooms by Megan Connelly and Real Life Decorating by Lyn Peterson.
Check out this PreschoolRock article for more information on Rooms that Grow with your preschoolers.
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