As your little one begins his or her toddler years, you may want to consider converting the nursery into a play-friendly toddler room. One way to give the space a new look is with paint. Work with your painting contractor to create a fun look, and use these ideas to inspire you as you choose your color scheme and design.

Vertical Stripes

Vertical stripes can be used in a number of ways to create a playful look in your toddler's room. Choose shades of pink and purple with silver trim to create a princess-friendly space, or go for bold red and white to give the room a circus-inspired feel. Contrasting shades of blue and green can work with a number of kids' design themes, from fish and sea creatures to stars and planets. Have the stripes painted from floor to ceiling, or add a chair rail to the center of the wall and opt for a solid color on the lower half.

Grass And Sky

Inspire your children to create new pretend play scenarios with the help of a grass-and-sky theme. Your painter can create the look of grass with green near the floor, along with sky blue for the rest of the walls. Have him or her paint fluffy white clouds to complete this look, and purchase reusable wall decals to let your little ones customize the look at playtime. If your painters are experienced with creating murals, you can have them add trees, flowers, and other details that add to this design.

Chalkboard Focal Wall

Creating a chalkboard focal wall offers a color contrast to the other walls in the room while also giving your little ones a place to draw or practice writing. Have your contractor install storage trays directly in the wall to hold chalk, and have a border painted around the edges of the chalkboard to give it a framed look. Chalkboard paint comes in a variety of colors, so you don't have to resign yourself to a black or green wall in your child's room. Bright red, dark purple, or bright blue are all fun and playful options. You can also have your contractor use several different colors to create a design, such as stripes or polka dots for a truly unique look in the room.

Talk to your toddler about his or her favorite colors, and try to incorporate them into the design theme. This your little one to feel like he or she was part of the decision-making process. For more information, contact companies like Dave's Minor Changes.