Painting a 2 year old's room..

[Radical Edward]

I'm moving in a month and I have the opportunity to paint my daughters future room any way I like. I was thinking just pastel pink, because she's quite obsessed with pink.. but then I was thinking I could do like a sky and clouds and flowers and stuff.. and then I was thinking, well she likes purple too.. and I dunno what to do. She'd be happy with anything but I want it to make her excited when she sees it. ^_^
I'm excited about this. So, who votes for what?
I'm not a bad artist so I can do cartoon stuff as well. Is there sparkly paint for walls? Hm.. i'm thinking too much again.. Anyway.. Ideas? Suggestions?

[Relic]

Know that kid's book "Where the Wild Things Are"? (the book, not the awful movie) I would have loved to paint my kid's walls in that fashion - kind of storybook forest, a light blue sky with some clouds, bright yellow sun in the corner... but alas, my wife doesn't share my tacky sense of taste.


here, picture this forest without the monsters, I think that would be an amazing thing for a kid. (granted, whoever would paint this would have to be really good at it):

[Radical Edward]

Originally Posted by Relic

Know that kid's book "Where the Wild Things Are"? (the book, not the awful movie) I would have loved to paint my kid's walls in that fashion - kind of storybook forest, a light blue sky with some clouds, bright yellow sun in the corner... but alas, my wife doesnt share my tacky sense of taste

I LOVED that book when I was little. Though, I don't remember how it looks to be honest. I'll have to look into it.

[Relic]

see my edited post.

[MatticusMania]

Originally Posted by Relic

Know that kid's book "Where the Wild Things Are"? (the book, not the awful movie) I would have loved to paint my kid's walls in that fashion - kind of storybook forest, a light blue sky with some clouds, bright yellow sun in the corner... but alas, my wife doesn't share my tacky sense of taste.


here, picture this forest without the monsters, I think that would be an amazing thing for a kid. (granted, whoever would paint this would have to be really good at it):

That sounds pretty rad!

[elgecko]

Paint it pink but make it look like a wall or wall/ceiling section was ripped out, opening into grass/trees/sky/clouds/rainbows/ponies/etc

[elgecko]

Or paint some bay windows or balcony on one wall, opening out to scenery.

[geeza]

Paint one wall as if you were on stage and looking out into an audience.

[blendermassacre]

I'm going to say paint it something easy. She'll probably change her mind a lot. That and especially if it's a rental, you'll probably have to paint back over it. That being said, you can do some awesome stuff with the nifty little painting tools they have these days. Go to your local paint supplier / hardware store and get some ideas.

[EricF]

As the father of two growing girls, I can tell you that their color/decoration preferences will change...FREQUENTLY. I suggest sticking with something fairly neutral or muted on the wall. Target - and probably Wal-Mart - carries big decorating decals that can be put up on the walls easily to create lots of different styles.

[XtreO]

Originally Posted by EricF

As the father of two growing girls, I can tell you that their color/decoration preferences will change...FREQUENTLY. I suggest sticking with something fairly neutral or muted on the wall. Target - and probably Wal-Mart - carries big decorating decals that can be put up on the walls easily to create lots of different styles.

I agree. Walls are meant to be covered in posters and stuff, and not to be flashy in themselves. But that's just my opinion. If you want to make something special out of it, that's cool. But don't be suprised if you are met with the demand of a repaint in years counted a dozen 5 times minus half a century.

[jmattbassplaya]

She`s two. Don`t paint it. Wait till she`s about 12 and then let her decide if she wants a color change.

[username n/a]

Originally Posted by elgecko

ponies

**** yeah

[MatticusMania]

Maybe the two of you can smear different colored paints on the wall together. It'd be a great bonding excerize, the two of you can really get to know each other.

[MatticusMania]

Originally Posted by username n/a

**** yeah

Because of your 'tar I keep mistaking you for mike_v_s, and thought that this comment, coming from him, would be hilarious. From you, not so much.

[line6man]

Paint it white!

[EricF]

Another option (which is exactly what I'll be doing with my 6-year-old girl's room this weekend) is to paint just one or two walls of the room a color, and leave the rest white. Not only does it bring a nice contrast and splash of color to the room, but cuts your materials and labor way down, and there's less to cover over when her preferences change next week.

[Johnny Crab]

Don't forget:

Handprints somewhere, possibly on a poster, to have for later.

Glow in the dark stars stuck on the ceiling. 18 y/o daughter still has them & likes them.

Just do it because if you blink a few times she'll be walking across a stage at an auditorium to get a diploma....ENJOY HER NOW and always!!!

[Relic]

Originally Posted by EricF

Another option (which is exactly what I'll be doing with my 6-year-old girl's room this weekend) is to paint just one or two walls of the room a color, and leave the rest white. Not only does it bring a nice contrast and splash of color to the room, but cuts your materials and labor way down, and there's less to cover over when her preferences change next week.

On a funny side note and totally unrelated to the topic (sorry Mika...) The wife and I looked at a potential new house this weekend that had contrasting lime green and orange walls in the bedrooms. My retinas are still sizzling. Your post just reminded me of that. Ok, carry on.

[EricF]

Originally Posted by Relic

On a funny side note and totally unrelated to the topic (sorry Mika...) The wife and I looked at a potential new house this weekend that had contrasting lime green and orange walls in the bedrooms. My retinas are still sizzling. Your post just reminded me of that. Ok, carry on.

MY EYES!!!!!!