Although I am a kid at heart, I know I could never get away with Sponge Bob bedding.  However, what I can get away with is discussing my thoughts on the top 5 colors for kids rooms.  As we rapidly approach the back to school rush, it may be time to consider a wee fresh-up with regard to your children’s rooms.  Kids love having their own space designed to suit their interests and parents love a happy kid!  Why not have them actually excited about starting school when they see a newly designed room in which to play and study?  

While every child is different and has different requirements, they all want a fun room.  Indulge them when possible, but there are ways to keep the rooms fresh and modern to suit the entire house as well.  Remember, it is 2011 after all.  So, armed with that, I think blue is still a great first option. It’s always the way to go for a boy, but if the shade is pale enough it could be chic for a girl.  Notice how the room above works for a child but is still so sophisticated and clean that it can grow with your child.

Pink is soothing and girls do love it so.  Look at this modern approach to the color.  Gone are frilly bits and ruffles.  Notice the use of silhouette pillows and a pencil thin stripe carpet?   This carpet will work with just about any color scheme after your daughter finally decides she hates pink!  

Green can work for boys and girls, it’s all in the way you accessorize.  Here pink curtains and bedding make it feminine.  If you had used brown and white curtains it could work for a boy, snap!

Yellow is another color that works for boys and girls.  This golden shade paired with the red rug is great for a boy and will grow with him through the years.  Don’t lose sight that this could be a great library when the “empty nest” happens.  Bring in a pair of cozy leather chairs, done.

Orange is a new, hot color.  While this room is great for a boy, you could use an orange and white floral wall paper or stencil on the closet wall to make the space feminine.

Can’t make up your mind?  Leave the room white and use a polka dot pattern on the walls or add colorful kids area rugs and please everybody!  OK, that was six, but who is counting?  

Photos courtesy of dwell.com and HGTV.com