Designing and decorating a kid’s room

Designing and decorating a kid's room

Creating a space for your little one to play and grow can and should be a fun experience. That said, decorating your child’s bedroom can be a challenge. After all, creating a beautiful, functional room that your child will enjoy now and in the future is a hard task. On the one hand, you want it to be a place where your child enjoys spending time. On the other, you want it to be hardworking and practical, a room that can stand up to endless hours of play and adapt as your child grows. These tips on designing and decorating a kid’s room will help you create a beautiful and functional haven that your child will love to spend time in.

Designing and decorating a kid’s room

Whether you’re starting from scratch or hoping to improve upon an existing space, you’re certain to find a healthy dose of inspiration here.

Keep it simple

When it comes to kids’ rooms, less is usually more. By keeping the décor simple and furnishings to a minimum, you’ll create more space to play and provide a neutral canvas that can be easily updated as your child grows. A simple yet adorable room design will put playtime first, providing plenty of open floor space.

Walls

For a scheme with staying power pick a neutral colour for the walls. This will serve as a blank canvas for decorative objects, and the rapidly changing tastes of the room’s occupant. If you want to introduce colour and pattern perhaps limit yourself to just one wall or the ceiling. However, if you can’t resist a bit of wallpaper, make sure the motif is gentle enough so as not to dominate the entire space.

Storage

Good storage is the foundation of any well-organised bedroom. And it’s especially important in the setting of a child’s room. Get creative with the storage pieces and incorporate them into the decor. Whatever type of storage you choose, it should be the ideal blend of design, function, and, most importantly, a dash of fun.

Rugs

Rugs are an excellent way to add pattern, colour, texture and warmth to your child’s room. A rug in your child’s room will provide a nice spot for them to relax and play. Rugs are preferable over wall-to-wall carpets because they can be readily removed and cleaned.

Lighting

When it comes to decorating a child’s room, the importance of lighting should never be overlooked. Be sure to include multiple kinds of lighting in a kid’s room. Overall lighting is a necessity but so is a reading light.

Ceilings

Ceilings are woefully undervalued areas of bedroom real estate. Often left bare save a light fixture or two, a ceiling offers a chance to make a bold move where mistakes won’t matter quite as much as those made on the floor or walls.

Work and play zones

To create a room your little one will love, try focusing on the thing they love to do most: play! Create a bright space with your child’s toys, video games, and plush animals for playtime. Also, set aside an area with a designated work surface for homework or creative art projects. Place the study table near a window to allow for plenty of natural light and fresh air, which will make studying more enjoyable. To keep surfaces looking uncluttered and tidy, make sure you have ample storage for books and stationery.

Leave room for upgrades

One of the biggest challenges of decorating your kid’s room is the need to upgrade frequently. After all, your child’s needs and preferences are sure to change as he or she grows up. That said, make sure that there’s enough room to change the décor to a scheme that is age-appropriate as and when necessary.

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