Product Description
Another updated bestseller in the "Smart Approach" series, The Smart Approach to Kids' Rooms starts with the premise: "Think like a professional." Parents will find all the inspiration and information they need to create any kid's dream room. Chapters include a basic primer on the general principles of good design and how to apply them to individual needs and lifestyles. Topics include: working with color, choosing furniture, organizing space, storage, special ideas for walls, windows, and floors, plus safety tips. One chapter addresses designing for children with special needs.
Book Description
An updated bestseller in the "Smart Approach" series, The Smart Approach to Kids' Rooms starts with the premise: "Think like a professional." Parents will find all the inspiration and information they need to create any kid's dream room. Chapters include a basic primer on the general principles of good design and how to apply them to individual needs and lifestyles. Topics include: working with color, choosing furniture, organizing space, storage, special ideas for walls, windows, and floors, plus safety tips. One chapter addresses designing for children with special needs.
*Over 275 photos illustrating the work of today's best design professionals
* Decorating ideas for kids of all ages, from infancy through the teen years
* Important facts about shopping for cribs, beds, and mattresses
* Smart tips for making the best use of space and storage
* Money-saving advice for creating a room that grows with a child
* Resource guide of industry-related assiciations, web sites, and manufacturers
*Glossary and Index
From the Back Cover
The Smart Approach to Kids' Rooms has creative ideas for making your child's room creative and clutter-free. There's also tips for choosing colors, window and floor treatments, as well as smart advice about furniture.
About the Author
Author Megan Connelly writes regularly about home decorating and design topics for numerous national publications.
