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For many parents, furnishing and decorating their children’s bedrooms is one of the most exciting interior design projects!
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There are so many fun styles and themes that aren’t often used anywhere else in the home but look absolutely marvelous in a child’s bedroom. Read on to discover six helpful tips for designing the ideal bedroom for your child.
- Reflect their style and interests.
It might be enjoyable to live vicariously through your child by making their room into the bedroom you always dreamed of when you were young. But the best strategy is to reflect your child’s own style and interests. At the same time, you might want to stay away from choosing a theme that your child is likely to grow out of within a year or two. If they have any overarching interests that will probably stick with them for years to come, those will be the best choice. Consider your child’s personality; are they creative? Do they love using their imagination? Maybe they’d love to have a chalkboard wall where they can write or draw, or perhaps they’re obsessed with the ocean and would love an “under the sea” themed room.
- Play with patterns and textures.
In most of the rooms in your house, you’re probably used to coordinating and matching everything. Feel free to have fun and play around with varying patterns, textures, colors, and designs in your child’s room. A look with contrast and layered details embodies the playful nature of childhood. (Want to learn more about childhood? Click here.)
- Create different zones.
Children enjoy many different types of activities, so it’s a fantastic idea to create zones for each of them. For example, you might want to set up a reading corner with a bookshelf and comfy chair. A study area with a desk is perfect for doing homework or drawing. An open space for imaginative play is always great, and you’ll thank yourself for including storage options like built-ins, cubbies, and closet organization.
- Consider calming colors.
If you’d like to help your child stay cool, calm, and collected, then choosing certain colors for their bedroom decor can help. Eggshell is versatile and can be mixed with nearly any other color. Meanwhile, pale yellow is a lovely gender-neutral hue that has a bright, cheerful vibe. Light blue is another flexible choice reminiscent of calm water, and lilac is relaxing, chic, and sophisticated.
- Make it comfortable and cozy.
Children’s rooms are meant to be cozy and comfortable. They often act as kids’ sanctuaries and spaces of their own that make them feel secure. One great way to make the room feel cozy is to let in natural light and opt for soft lighting, such as lamps. Assigning a place to everything and helping your child keep everything in its place keeps the room tidy, inducing feelings of calmness rather than overstimulation. Finally, don’t skimp on rugs, blankets, cushions, and pillows. Children love to snuggle up in soft spaces, and these items make the room much cozier.
- Save money with hand-me-downs and used items.
We all know how quickly kids can outgrow their things. Because of this, it’s smart to shop for lightly used items and accept hand-me-downs from friends and family. Kids won’t know the difference, but your wallet definitely will! Buying all-new furniture, decor, and toys every few years really adds up, but buying secondhand helps quite a bit.
Conclusion
We hope you have a wonderful time designing and decorating your children’s bedrooms! If your child is old enough, try involving them in the process Maybe they can help you paint or go along on shopping trips to select fun decor. No matter what, remember to have fun and get creative with your interior design choices.