Get Your Child’s Room Ready To Go To The “Head of the Class”

May 23, 2006 (Press Release) -- St. Louis, MO – Parents and educators know kids must be well rested (and fed!) to succeed in school. But getting a good night’s sleep isn’t always easy, especially after a lazy summer of staying up late.

“The trick to getting kids to go to bed on a schedule is to create a room that’s inviting, imaginative and personal so kids will want to head for bed for a good night’s rest,” Kim Gellman, creator of ArtisticSensations.com, a web site featuring customized juvenile furniture, bedding and accessories. Gellman, a St. Louis mom, launched Artistic Sensations in 1996 after she failed to find the unique, customized bedding, furniture and accessories for her two young boys. The Web only store provides one-stop shopping to create a child’s dream-come true room.

Little girls can’t resist a room with a fairy tale theme. “Our Princess Castle Tent creates a unique circular sleeping space big enough for the princess and on weekend six of her royal guests,’’ says Gellman. Another big seller for coaxing little girls into slumber is the Princess Pea Crown Pillow, featuring a gold crown and appliquéd appropriately with “Princess”.

Boys favor football themes when it comes to tackling room décor. “A top seller is our football accent mural featuring a life-size football player catching a TD pass,” says Gellman adding many parents score a decorating touchdown when they carry the theme down to such football inspired lamp and dresser drawer pull knobs.

Now that your room theme is complete, Gellman offers these tips to help create an organized ready room for children to get enough sleep:

There are many types of toy storage equipment. Choosing the right kind, can make a big difference. You can choose from toy boxes, toy chests, boy bins, closet organizers, toy hammocks, and toy carts. You can purchase these, or in some cases you can build them.

You can reduce your toy storage by considering putting lesser used toys away for a few months to keep your child’s toy selection “fresh.”

Eliminate some toys by going through your child's toys that he does not use and give them to your favorite local children’s charity.
Toy boxes and toy chests come in a variety of styles, so you can easily find a style that will fit with the decor of your child's room. You can get everything from princess to sports to jungle, so it is simply a matter of choosing the one fits your needs. Most can be personalized with your child’s name or favorite saying.

Another possibility is to use toy storage bins. Generally, these are open on the top or side for easy access, and can be used to hold a variety of toys, games and other kid stuff! By using a unit with a number of smaller bins, it is possible to sort and organize similar toys to make them easier to find. Shelves are another popular choice for displaying or putting up your child’s toys. Display your child’s trophies or books. Or choose a table with bins underneath for storage.

For further information please call (866) 777-7738 or visit www.artisticsensations.com

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