Great ideas for kids’ bedrooms! - 16 October 2008
Create a bedroom that stimulates your baby’s development
What could be better for developing your child’s creativity than colour? Begin with the walls. Apple green with white furniture and curtains is equally suitable for boys and girls. Bright yellow really cheers up the room, but if you’re looking for something a little softer, try beige to add some warmth.
And then there are the fabrics to think of… fantastic for adding some touch-appeal! Think seriously about using carpets on the floor, but always choose soft materials that your baby will enjoy playing on and exploring.
Don’t hold back on all decorative accessories that will help stimulate your child’s imagination. Go for things that will be easy to remove as he or she grows:
And then there are the fabrics to think of… fantastic for adding some touch-appeal! Think seriously about using carpets on the floor, but always choose soft materials that your baby will enjoy playing on and exploring.
Don’t hold back on all decorative accessories that will help stimulate your child’s imagination. Go for things that will be easy to remove as he or she grows:
- wall stickers (perhaps with a fun theme: cows, butterflies, princesses, etc. and carry the theme through the entire room)
- mobiles
- framed pictures
- lamps
- and the finishing touch: coloured bulbs to vary the lightin
Creating a play area
As soon as your child is up and walking, the room must be both functional and safe.
- The most important thing to begin with is to make sure that all the furniture is securely fixed in place, including shelves, wardrobes and chests of drawers
- choose attractive practical storage to hide clutter and anything that shouldn’t be on view. With wheeled storage boxes, toy boxes, hanging cupboards and chests of drawers, there are so many options to choose from for children’s rooms. They should also fit in with the overall look. We suggest: bench seat toy boxes, stackable cubes and translucent storage boxes that allow you to see what’s inside straight away.
- Is your child afraid of the dark? Try sticking luminous stars or sheep on the walls and ceiling.
- Consider using stickers or painted slate pictures to encourage writing.
Create a 3-in-1 room for a teenager
A teenager’s room is always private property, so why not decorate it in ways that make him or her feel free and independent.
At this age, it’s a good idea to divide the room into 3 distinct areas:
The desk area needs to be well thought-out to create an efficient workspace. Make it a priority to invest in a comfortable height-adjustable chair. That way, you’ll be investing in your child’s back at the same time!
One golden rule though: always try to reflect their personality. Let them choose posters, fabrics and objects that reflect their own taste.
At this age, it’s a good idea to divide the room into 3 distinct areas:
- a sleeping area that includes the bed
- a well-lit working space for quiet study
- a chill-out space for time with friends
The desk area needs to be well thought-out to create an efficient workspace. Make it a priority to invest in a comfortable height-adjustable chair. That way, you’ll be investing in your child’s back at the same time!
One golden rule though: always try to reflect their personality. Let them choose posters, fabrics and objects that reflect their own taste.
