Room Revamp: Cool Kids Decor
Anyone with young children at home will know that creating a joyous bedroom environment for their precious little one can be the most fun of interiors projects.
That said, designing kid’s rooms is not without its own challenges..
Creating a beautiful, functional space that your child will love today and for the years to come can prove stressful.
This month we offer our top tips for achieving a perfect balance of style, practicality and longevity to your children’s room project
Small Room, Big Ideas
Long gone are the days of dowdy pastels, uninspired borders and animal print motifs. Modern kid’s rooms are multifunctional creative spaces offering an environment to rest, play and most importantly, a space that will grow with them.
No matter what their age, your child will remember the bedroom they grew up in, so it should be the most magical of spaces.
When starting your scheme, get your little one involved in the process, helping pick out colours and patterns. Choosing easily adaptable and cost effective items such cushions and wall hangings is a great way to encourage them to help in designing their bedroom. Pick a theme that kids dream of and let both your imaginations run wild.
Colour Play
Kids love colour, but choosing the right one can be tricky. When their favourite shade changes as quickly as the weather, rather than have them select a full colour palette, why not get them involved in the creating the space instead. Let them help roller the walls or unleash their creativity with a paintbrush.
Looking for a long-term colour solution? A bright, upbeat kid’s room offers compromise by introducing a rainbow of colourful accessories into a neutral setting that can be easily updated when your little one is ready for a new look. Upcycle existing furniture with a bright paint shade of your child's choice. Going for something bold on bedframes or chests of drawers will create impactful pops.
Keep little hands and minds busy
If you have the space, a kid-friendly creative area is a must. Providing your child with a place to work will keep them busy and encourage their development. When your child is older, a personal workspace can be a handy spot to do homework. Make a fun workspace by introducing a chalk board wall where they can create their own unique murals. Better still, use magnetic paint so that they can curate a bespoke gallery wall, attaching their own artwork.
Creating a reading corner is another fabulous way to offer your little one a quiet sanctuary to escape to. Incorporate a cosy chair or an array of patterned floor cushions for a fun, relaxing hang out space. Introducing a teepee is an effortless way to create a fun den. Hobbycraft (hobbycraft.co.uk) offer a selection of well priced ‘decorate your own’ canvas tents. Put up fairy lights to make a cosy atmosphere, perfect for reading stories together.
Smart Storage
Work from your child’s perspective when designing their room, ensuring that shelves and cupboards are at a suitable height.
Hanging peg hooks are excellent way for them to display their favourite items- whether it be clothing, toys, or artwork.
Under-bed storage is a must as toys can be organised and out of sight. Brands such as Aykasa and Liewood offer stylish, colourful and fun stacking crates.
Let’s not forget that toys are an integral part of any kid’s room, so stop obsessing about tidying them away and keep a few on show. They can create colourful displays that look stylish and mean they are readily accessible at playtime.
A Nurturing Space
Ultimately your child's room is their escape, a place for nurturing. A fabric canopy is the must-have for all fairy tale dream spaces. Draped over the bed it will create a cosy sleeping area. Mix and match your soft furnishings, whether bright frill cushions, vintage inspired quilts, gingham patterns or Liberty print florals. Brands such as Poppy and Honesty and Antipodream have beautifully eclectic selections that will encourage a blissful night's sleep for your little one.