Spruce up your kids’ space by making covering their headboard in vibrant colors. With fun fabric, it’s a simple task that can be learned just by watching Youtube videos.

Mix and match colorful patterns to make the room pop. Even better, let your kids make the decision and pick the colors, patterns, or shapes they like together best.

This is a great idea for any age kids. Whether it’s a teenager that wants to be left alone or a 6 year old you want to leave little notes for, everyone will love leaving messages for one another as they walk by.

Bring in some geometric shelves or make your own, and put your favorite things on display. Don’t bother going out and buying fancy decor when family heirlooms and keepsakes make the best decor. Throw in a couple plants, and you have a more modern look.

Repurposing old furniture for an updated look is the best way to make changes on a budget. The best part about it is that you can make it any color, finish, or look that you want and change it as your mood changes.

Again refinishing furniture is the ultimate money saver. Whether you find a dirty old desk at a garage sale or have a dresser from your grandmother sitting around that doesn’t match anything, you can make it into whatever you want.

Crown molding isn’t just for the rich. Sure it looks fancy and impressive in old victorian homes, but it’s nothing you can’t do yourself. Give your princess the bedroom of her dreams with some stencils and metallic paint.

There is no limit to the amount of things that you can sew. Whether its pillows and throw blankets or new seat cushion covers, the possibilities are endless. Just pick a theme, or colors your kids love and run with it.

One of many things that you can cover or refinish is a footstool. Not the most common of household items, but one thats fun to play with. Make it look like a pet for a kids room or decorate with their favorite colors.

What’s better than decorating with your own artwork? Don’t spend a couple hundred dollars on an artist’s painting no one knows. Spend the money on professionally framing a family photo or a piece you or your kids made and are most proud of.

Letting kids decorate their own space seems a little nerve wracking because who knows what that kind of freedom could bring? But making a chalkboard wall is easy and completely perfect for redecorating on a budget. Kids get creative freedom and you get an easy project- win win!

Nothing brings a room to live quite like something- well, living. Not only will it liven up your kids’ room, but it could teach them some responsibility by remembering to water it. One more step before having to commit to that puppy.

Inspire your kids to be adventurous by hanging big colorful maps on the walls or paint them yourself. It’s something fun to look at and somewhat educational.

If your looking to make a room pop, without the commitment of wallpapering everything, try wallpapering just one wall. It makes a subtle difference and mixes things up from 4 plain painted walls.

This is actually easier than it sounds. Theres not much to the outside of a light fixture and you can paint, or add to it in any way to make it fit the style of room you’re going for. You don’t mess with the wiring, you don’t t have to worry about getting electrocuted, just focus on the exterior.

You can wallpaper a whole room and you can wallpaper just one wall, but have you ever thought of doing just the ceiling? Nothing is more perfect for daydreaming in a kids room than a fun pattern that they can look up at every night before bed

The simplest of ways to add a pop of color to any room is to redesign your lampshade. Theres a lamp in almost every room, so why not make it a fun conversation piece by adding some fringe, some color, or a crazy pattern to add a little bit of design to a dull room.

The cheapest way to get creative in your kids room is to get crazy with the paint. There are hundreds of Youtube videos with tutorials on how to make designs, patterns, and geometric shapes on your walls- even if you’re a beginner!

You’re younger kids may not be into this one as much, but for teens that like to keep up with the latest trends, vintage is in. The best part? All the vintage finds you want you can find at Grandma’s house or at Goodwill. If your on a budget, redecorating with a vintage style is the way to go.

Take what you have and put it on display. Theres no doubt that there are some precious memories that come in the form of well loved items from your kids’ childhood. Those things you can’t get rid of, but don’t know where to store. Problem solved: hang it up!

Theres nothing wrong with throwing some things together and seeing how it looks. The best place to experiment with that is in your kids’ room. They’re not going to care as much, and you’re most likely going to change it up in a few months anyway.

Anyone who loves to read is going to have a collection of books that they want to put on display. What better way to organize all your kids’ collections of baby books than to make a shelf that makes it easier for them to find them?

You don’t have to blow people away with a ton of color or a bright pattern on every wall, that can be a bit too much after a while, not to mention pricey. One wall is all that needs to stick out. And then one or two colors for the other walls creates a nice balance in a room.

Garland doesn’t have to just be for Christmas or parties, and you certainly don’t have to buy it. With some quality paper and string you can create your own garland to make a sea or racing them room. Or just cut out fun designs to hang over a window.

Something to last the test of time, when they eventually outgrow all those neon colors they’re into. Nothing is cuter than a room full of bright colors when kids are young, but make sure you invest in things that can be altered and changed as they grow out of it.

The problem with decorating kids’ rooms is that they outgrow a lot of the decor that you find so cute when they’re young. For big things like headboards and dressers, invest in items that withstand the test of time or that they can grow into.

Don’t have anything to hang on the walls? Ask your kid to make something for you and have it framed. It encourages them to get creative and be proud of something they can see everyday. You don’t need to pay an artist for a commissioned piece when you have your very own mini Picasso living in your home.

And why stop at having them create one picture? Let them express themselves by having them decorate the entire wall. Maybe when they’re a little bit older, but this idea lets them get creative and show off what they can do. It’s always more fun involving them in the process of decorating.

Theres no little girl out there who doesn’t want to feel like a princess. Bring her dream to live by making a canopy out of a hula hoop. Again, Youtube is filled with tutorials on how to successfully make one of these and its fairly easy and cheap to figure out on your own.

One way to take fill a large space quickly is a gallery wall. Everyone has pictures of their little ones laying around or stuck on their phone from years ago. Put them to good use and create a photo collage or a wall dedicated to all those photos. Your kids will be sure to love it no matter what age.

Babies love mobiles, and no nursery is complete without one hanging over the crib. Instead of buying some fancy one, make it more meaningful and design your own. Mobiles are simple to make whether you sew them or make them out of string and paper. Not to mention you can make one that fits in perfectly with the theme of the baby’s room.

Sometimes less is more. Kids rooms can get cluttered easily with all the toys and havoc that follows them around, so why not keep the decor to a minimum? That means less stress for you, and more room to play for them.

Get crafty and make something special to each kid. Everyone likes seeing their name on something, so why not add something to their room that makes it special. A little can of paint and some stencils definitely won’t be breaking the bank.

Show off your kids creativity by hanging their art on wires. Not only puts their art on display, but keeps it organized. They also can rotate out different pieces and make them feel like they have curated their own special gallery right in their room.

Kids always need organization. Theres definitely no such thing as too much organization when it comes to kids rooms. Everything should have a place to be put away. Make this nifty bedside organizer to keep things up and out of the way and easy to find.

Every kid growing up has a craft collection. Theres markers, pencils, crayons, scissors, pipe cleaners and more just laying around. Not only do these cans keep everything in one spot and easy to find, but they’re made out of household items. Nothing is cheaper than recycling for your home decor.

With a fun pattern, add some color and privacy to your kid’s favorite part of their room. There are endless you tube tutorials on how to make these, or its easy enough you can wing it yourself. Every kid loves building a fort so why not make it as easy as pulling a curtain.

Create a fun effect by turning cheap Chinese lanterns into floating hot air balloons. Pint them however you’d like and add light blue walls and you have a balloo nfestival in your very own bedroom.

Simply add a bench underneath a window sill to create a fun reading nook that may inspire you child read more books. add some colorful throw pillows and the room is set.

McDonalds may not have their famous play place anymore, but theres no reason your kids shouldn’t get to experience it at all. Using cheap materials like PVC, pool noodles, tape and a collection of balls, you have your very own!

Every kid loves getting messy and painting with their hands. Create an Andy Warhol-esque arrangement with some colored canvas and some colored hand prints. The bright contrast of all the colors will grab everyones attention as soone as they walk in.

Make a special craft table just for the kids by making it their height and adding a roll of paper. The drawing, painting, coloring possibilities are literally endless. Or at least until the paper runs out…

This idea is genius. Play with refrigerator magnets to make words when they’re small, and then sentences as they get older. If words aren’t their thing, then hang up pictures and art work that they’re proud of. No need to limit the creativity to the fridge, make it in their room.

Kids love playing house and imitating adults. Get creative and fuel their imagination by creating more than just a home and kitchen. Make the whole market.

This creative idea doesn’t take much and it makes your little one feel like a star. Make an at home stage just by adding a few curtains in a corner. Add their favorite toys and dress up clothes and they’re set. Bonus points if you use a karaoke machine.

Nothing is quicker and cheaper than filling an entire wall with your child’s masterpieces. Frame them or hang them from a wire and they can be constantly changing as your kid grows.

Decorate your home and teach your kids responsibility. There are hundreds of ways to do this all over Pinterest, but what better way to do it on a budget than using a sheet pan? Sometimes the most simple way is the best way.

Indoor gyms and climbing walls are great ideas for your kids, but they can be pricey. IT’s a trend to add rock climbing grips to your kids room, but theres a simpler way to go about it. This inventive parent simply used blocks of wood to make a climbing wall.

Similar to playing house and building a market, build your kid their own mini store. This can be fun to make some homemade goods and have them pretend to sell them to you. Either way it’s cute and fills the room. Not to mention Youtube is filled with easy tutorials to recreate the look.

Kids can never stop learning and one fun way to teach them the alphabet is to hang it up on their wall. Paint some fun shapes or stencils and hang them around. This can be as quirky or as modern as you want and seeing it everyday, will help your kiddo learn it quicker.

One thing that makes a kids childhood, is having a memorable bedroom. When you paint it up, and add different related elements, it creates a lot of fun for them.

Board games are probably the most inconvenient items to find storage for. They need to be out of the way, but also where your kiddos can get to them easily. Whoever thought to hang them up on the wall was a genius. Frame them in shadow boxes and then store all of the game pieces in the back for easy access.

Sure there are a lot of ways to decorate a kids room, but how can you incorporate the tiny people in your life into everyday living spaces? Do what these parents did, and adda special table just for them. Whether its crafting, doing schoolwork, or eating, this spot fits in perfectly.

One of the simplest ways to spruce up your kids room is to add lights- anywhere and everywhere. Theres no limit to what kind of space you can create with some leftover Christmas lights. And the bonus is that they work great as a night light.

Make things interesting if your kid has a lot of stuffed animals. Instead of thowing them on the bed or storing them away, come up with a cute simple crate to show them off.

Playrooms can get chaotic. A lot of times it looks like a tornado swept through them. Control the chaos with a cute fenced in look or barricade that prevents the chaos from leaving the room.

If you have boys at home, theres no doubt that you have little toy cars around. You’ve even probably stepped on quite a few. Solve that problem by building an on the wall garage for all those cars.

Make your own signs using cardboard and plywood. With a little bit of wood glue and paint, you can make a wall hanging that looks as good as one you could have picked up at Target.

Most kids just want something their size. Create a fun tree house or tiny home for them to play in in their own room or play room.

Cords can be a pain, and sometimes dangerous in a kids room. Find a creative way to keep them out of the way and keep them looking interesting. These parents used a mini picket fence to cover theirs up.