Designer Cori Pfaff of Austin-basedAshby Collectivehas a few suggestions when it comes to working with paint.
“Let the child be involved,” she says.
“Don’t be afraid to go bold or the opposite and be calming.”
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Check out these kids' room paint ideas for inspiration.
Combine vivid shades and shapes to create a color-blocked accent wall.
Rethink Stripes
Hoekzema is also a fan ofstripesto energize a kids' room.
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“Stripes are always a good time,” she says.
Paint a Scalloped Border
For something less common than stripes, tryscallops.
“It can also read like waves if you look at it the other way.”
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Jasmine Crockett ofJoy Meets Homeloves Benjamin Moore’s Dark Olive for a ceiling or an accent wall.
“It adds a sense of drama and elevates the overall design,” she says.
Surround the accent wall with lighter complementary colors to make it stand out even more."
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Paint the walls or the built-ins to create an accent that marries well with neutrals.
Throw in a surfboard, seafoam green pillows, and textured neutrals for an ocean-inspired theme.
Paint Bunk Beds White
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Maximize a small kids' room withspace-saving bunk beds.
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Paint the ceiling pink to create a soft glow overhead and add contrast with neutral grasscloth walls.
Spread bold color accents throughout the room to make the choice feel intentional.
This is a simple DIY project that can turn that thrift store find into a focal point.
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