A kid's room can be something as simple as a paint job, to something as complex but rewarding as a room addition, or full on remodeling job. We will share some tips in remodeling, and enhancing your kids' rooms, not just in the short term, but for the long term as well.

Colors

Kids love colorful rooms, objects, and toys, but why is that? Well did you  know that infants and children still haven't fully developed their visual senses? As a matter of fact, a newborn's vision is like looking through a thick fog. At birth, their vision is 20/660 to 20/400, at 2 mos. it is 20/300, at 4 mos, it is 20/160. Vision does not reach adult levels until 3-5 years of age. A way to look at it is this:

The image on the left is how an infant and a small child would see the balloon that an older child and an adult would see on the right.

It is because of this that a lot of things for kids often have a lot of bright colors. Keeping this in mind, a child's room should be brightly colored, even mix colors.
Bright blues, yellows and green or browns are extremely good options. Avoid however darker colors, or solid white or off white colors which are susceptible to having glaring stains.

Layout and Furniture

At a young age your kids will spend a lot of their time in their rooms; playing, studying, and sleeping. It is important that you design the room in such a way where there is room for the child to engage in all these activities. The best way of doing it is to allow the furniture to "hug" the walls as much as possible, leaving the center of the room clear for any kind of playing. 

It is highly advisable that if you're going to install any kind of wall cabinets, or free-standing drawers, that you get a professional to make sure to bolt down the furniture. In areas prone to earthquakes like Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, making extra precautions in bolting down furniture is a safety must! There are some really creative things you can do with open wall shelving. 

Hardwood vs Carpet

In a debate between what is better for kids, hardwood or carpet, both are actually quite good, however, carpeting can be a safer bet by it's own merit. This is especially true if you use allergy-free carpeting, which helps eliminate any concerns for allergens being trapped in rugs. In fact, some have pointed out that the allergens are trapped in the rug and cannot actually float around and go into your system. However, carpets can be stained, and require expensive cleaning, and time consuming maintanance. Hardwood floors tend to be hard, and it is advisable to also place a soft rug for the kids to play on, and not on the cold hard floor. Hardwood Floors also easier to clean, and maintain, and do not stain easily like carpeting. 

Safety

Safety is a prime concern when remodeling your child's room. It is important to work with a contractor because they understand the best ways to prevent any kind of accidents from happening. A contractor can show you options for child safe furniture and cabinets which have tapered edges, properly install any kind of wall cabinets, and make sure your child's room is secure. 

Make sure that you hire a proper professional to handle your child's room, understanding color schemes, materials, and safety is essential!