Her older boy's room needed to be a true reflection of his personality and be stylish while incorporating red, his favorite color. The blue wall was inspired by two things: Carrie's redecorated apartment in the "Sex and the City" movie, and an apartment in Elle Decor that had electric blue walls and red lacquered furniture. With white furniture and shelving against the electric blue and red accents, the room took shape.
Rotate toys and books. After months of playing with the same toys, kids are primed for a room update. If you keep a portion of your child's toys and books packed away in a closet, you can rotate in a fresh selection every few months — without buying anything new!