When two kids asked us to make over their boring rooms, we came to the rescue with fun themed updates from George Home 

Everyone remembers their childhood bedroom, a unique space filled with favourite posters, toys and keepsakes. Whether a child is football-mad or obsessed with purple décor, their room should reflect their personality.So when Isobel, 12, and Christian, nine, from London, set us the challenge of updating their bedrooms, we couldn&rsquo;t wait to convert them from dull to dazzling! Isobel is a girlie-girl who loves pretty things &ndash; and, with ambitions to be a designer one day, she likes the colours in her room to be coordinated. Her brother Christian just wanted more of a fun space to play.Like many kids, both tend to complain when told it&rsquo;s time for bed &ndash; so parents Helen and Dillon were keen for us to do whatever we could to make them actually want to turn in for the night.Using great ranges from <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/home-garden/D26,default,sc.html" target="_blank">George Home</a>, we created rooms for the kids that felt like their own space &ndash; a place to spend time with friends or chill out, surrounded by their favourite things. <h2>Isobel's bedroom Before</h2>Isobel says: ‘I like hanging out in my bedroom and having friends over but it wasn&rsquo;t a very pretty space before. I also had lots of things that I&rsquo;d grown out of, but not quite got around to throwing out, and I felt ready for a change.'<img alt="isobel-bedroom-before" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/isobel-bedroom-before_GL?scl=1" style="height: 675px; width: 450px;"><h2>Isobel's bedroom After</h2>Isobel says: 'The new <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/baby/toddler-accessories/lilac-heart-faux-fur-cushion/050088860,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M04G04C23" target="_blank">cushions </a>and <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/home-garden/bedding/kids-bedding-accessories/magical-unicorn-duvet-cover/GEM571492,default,pd.html" target="_blank">duvet set</a> are really sweet, and the butterflies on the wall give it a lovely summery feel. I love the <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/home-garden/bathroom-accessories/modern-organic-woven-plastic-storage-baskets-2-pack/050223451,default,pd.html?cgid=D7M1G1C14S02" target="_blank">storage boxes</a> that fit under my bed. When Mum tells me to tidy my room &ndash; which she does, often! &ndash; I now have somewhere to put all my stuff, leaving the place looking really neat. Now I&rsquo;ve seen the finished result, I can&rsquo;t wait for my next sleepover!&rsquo;<img alt="bedroom-makeover" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/bedroom-makeover_GL?scl=1">George Home editor Sharon Parsons says: 'A storage basket is your best friend when a super-speedy tidy-up is needed! And under-bed boxes are ideal for storing toys or winter clothes without taking up valuable space. Pinboards are a great way of displaying all their precious photos and cards &ndash; without using sticky tape or Blu Tak on walls. Go all-out on their fave theme by stencilling shapes on the walls. You can find and download templates for free online. Then, when you fancy a change, just paint over them.' <h2>Christian's bedroom BEfore</h2>Christian says: ‘I never liked inviting my friends over because my room was a bit boring. Now I love going in there &ndash; even when it&rsquo;s bedtime, which makes Mum and Dad very happy!"<img alt="christians-bedroom-before" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/christians-bedroom-before_GL?scl=1" style="height: 533px; width: 800px;"><h2>Christian's bedroom After</h2>Christian says: ‘I like looking at the <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/home-garden/kids-bedding/jurassic-duvet-set-single/050089325,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M14G01C33" target="_blank">dinosaur pictures on the duvet cover</a> as I&rsquo;m going to sleep. I love the mountains painted on the wall and the <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/baby/toddler-accessories/dinosaur-head-wall-art-green/050124738,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M14G01C33" target="_blank">green T. rex head</a>, too &ndash; and no, it doesn&rsquo;t give me nightmares! History is my favourite subject at school so it&rsquo;s fun to look around my room and imagine how the world used to be millions of years ago when dinosaurs roamed around it.&rsquo;<img alt="christians-bedroom-afterwards" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/christians-bedroom-afterwards_GL?scl=1">Sharon says: 'Painting a mural might seem daunting but this mountain range design is not complicated &ndash; and it rocks! Applying <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/preparation-cleaning/asda-masking-tape/910000473610" target="_blank">masking tape</a> to the walls before you start will help to create clean lines. Add some snowy caps if you&rsquo;re feeling adventurous. <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/furniture/beanbags-pouffes/fine-knitted-pouffe-grey/050199905,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M14G01C36" target="_blank">Pouffes</a> aren&rsquo;t just for the living room, they make a comfy, versatile addition to kids&rsquo; rooms, too. Great for when they&rsquo;re chilling out with friends or playing games. Fun throws like this <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/home-garden/bedding/kids-bedding-accessories/jurassic-fleece-throw/050221116,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M04G04C23" target="_blank">Jurassic fleece</a> are great for jazzing up plain bedding, and make an ideal extra blanket if a friend is sleeping over.&rsquo;<img alt="dinosaurrrr" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/dinosaurrrr_GL?scl=1">Feeling inspired to jazz up your kid's bedroom? Make sure you stock up on everything you need at <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/home-garden/D26,default,sc.html" target="_blank">George</a> or <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/" target="_blank">pop into your local store</a>.

Before and After: 2 children's bedrooms get an easy makeover

By Asda Good Living,30th November 2019

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