The Growing Popularity of Children’s Decor
Posted by majia1 @ 2008-06-23 07:54:55
Children s Design(ARA) - The market for youth furnishings and décor hasrecently experienced a surge in popularity and profitability.Barbara Schmidt, a nationally recognized interior style consultantwhose work has appeared in “In Style,” “ElleDécor,” “Architectural Digest” and“Metropolitan Home,” attributes the rise in popularityto children’s increased awareness of interior design andtheir resulting desire to play an active role in the look of theirrooms. “Because of the Internet and channels like HGTV, kids aremore design-savvy now,” says Schmidt. “They want tocreate their own spaces.” Parents are also influencing the market’s increasedpopularity. “A child’s bedroom is another space parentscan have fun with, revisiting their own childhoods,” saysSchmidt. “You can use dramatic colors you wouldn’t beable to use in everyday décor.” A prominent trend in youth décor is personalization –through throw pillows, monograms and framed art. “In additionto displaying a child’s own works of art, personalized wallhangings can teach children about the world around them, buildanticipation for future events and preserve memories andmilestones,” says Schmidt. She offers several suggestions forusing framed art, photography and more to add personality to achild’s bedroom. * A child’s own artwork is the most unique and personal pieceyou can frame. “It’s also a great way to keep thosememorable works of art from getting lost in the shuffle,”says Schmidt. * “Let your child be a part of the design process by givingthem a job to do,” she adds. “Something like allowingthem to pick out the colors of custom matboard can make them feellike they’re taking part in designing their own personalspace.” * “Frame pictures of places visited and maps to teach kidsabout the world around them,” suggests Schmidt. “Notonly is it exciting for them – it will open up a whole newplace in their imagination.” * “Combine three-dimensional mementos, such as a firsthomerun ball, team jerseys, medals and certificates with photos tocommemorate important youth sporting events,” says Schmidt.“With their creative eye and professional products, customframers can help create a well-organized and stylishgrouping.” When it comes to preserving a special memory for your child, makesure you pick custom framing materials you can count on to protectthose cherished pieces, like Crescent’s 100 percent cottonRagMat matboard. It’s guaranteed safe next to any artwork,so you know that special keepsake, whether it’s a first placeribbon or your child’s art class masterpiece, will lastforever. It’s also a good idea to incorporate color trends. “Forgirls, the classic pinks and purples are mixed with white thisyear, and for boys, brown and green have replaced the standard navyand red,” Schmidt says. She also suggests picking neutralframes, such as woods and whites, to avoid having to replace themif the room’s design changes. “Adding new artwork andgetting more creative with what you frame is the perfect way to letthe room grow with the child.” For more information about professional custom framing, visitwww.crescentcardboard.com or contact a professional custom framerin your area.
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