Interior Design and Decorating
Get your kid’s bedroom in order the easy way
Mums and Dads can relate to this scene–they reach for their child’s wardrobe, pull open the door only to be met with items spilling out upon them from every direction! When a child’s room needs organising, it is often difficult to know how to begin such a project. By following this simple plan, parents and children can create a room that is as easy to care for as it is fun to play in.
First, clear out the room as best you can. Grab a rubbish bin and a sack to gather donation items, and begin to work through the room. If your child is reluctant to part with items, a good trick is to stash the items away for a week or so, after which time if the child has not needed to reclaim them, they may be donated.
Once the room has been cleared of unneeded belongings, it is time to evaluate your childrens bedroom furniture. Choosing bedroom furniture which offers storage, such as beds with storage cabinets beneath, desks with attached shelving, or wardrobes with divisions, assists the child to remain organised.
With the bedroom furniture arranged to maximise the amount of open space in the room, the next step is to consider the addition of smaller organisational storage units, such as labelled bins for desk supplies, or hanging pockets for shoes. Include the child as items are put away, and allow the child to help determine where items should be placed.
Lastly, enjoy the results with your child. A well-organised room that the child can maintain is well worth the initial investment.
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Bungalow Room Additions
Adding a room to a bungalow house requires careful attention to roof shape. You want the addition to look original to the home’s construction, if possible. Matching house overhangs and window shape to the new addition is important, too. By adding floor space to a small bungalow house, you can create a home with ample room without having to move.
Draw Addition to Scale
The addition requires careful planning on graph paper. You might, for example, want to construct a new room on the side of your bungalow. By drawing the existing floor plan and new room addition to scale, you can decide where to incorporate door openings, for example. By drawing the new addition in 3-D design, you can figure out if the addition looks appropriate with the existing house.
Plan Appropriate Roofing
Pay attention to the roof lines. Your new addition must fit with the existing roof to look original to the house construction. Overhangs for the addition should flow with the overhangs in place — matching them in width and all guttering in place. Plan the roofing materials, such as asphalt shingles or Spanish tile, to blend seamlessly with what’s already in place.
Continue Foundation Design
Create a foundation design that matches the house foundation. If the bungalow has a brick foundation, the new addition must have a brick foundation as well. You will need to figure out the best way to dig the new foundation and allow for crawlspace needs — such as duct work for heating and cooling. Building a full-scale basement is usually not necessary unless you really need the basement space.
Use Matching Exterior Materials
The design of windows and doors, plus house siding, should fit harmoniously. If your existing windows are large windows with individual panes, choose this design for your room addition as one option.
It’s possible to vary the window design by installing glass-block windows, for example. Make sure the windows look appropriate for the era the bungalow was built. Walk-out doors and siding should match what’s already in place, unless you plan an exterior makeover for the house. Read the rest of this entry »
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