Creating Childhood Dreams: 7 Expert Tips for Designing Your Child's Bedroom
Designing a children's bedroom is a delightful journey filled with creativity, imagination, and love. It's not just about choosing the right colours and furniture; it's about creating a space that nurtures their growth, reflects their personality, and sparks their imagination. In this blog, we'll explore some key tips to help you design a dreamy and functional children's bedroom that your little ones will adore for years to come.
Theme: Fuelling Imagination
A well-chosen theme can ignite your child's creativity and make the room feel like a magical world. Whether it's an underwater adventure, outer space exploration, or a serene jungle, choose a theme that aligns with your child's interests. Wall decals, bedding, and posters can help bring the theme to life without committing to a complete room overhaul.
Colour Scheme: Setting the Right Mood
The choice of colours sets the tone for the entire room. Opt for a soothing and versatile colour palette that can grow with your child. Soft pastels, muted neutrals, and gender-neutral shades are great options. Add pops of brighter colours through decor items like rugs, curtains, or bedding, which can be easily updated as your child's preferences evolve.
Ample Storage: Taming the Clutter
Children have a knack for accumulating a LOT of toys, books and general tat. Clever storage solutions are essential to keeping the room organised and easy to tidy. Consider built-in shelves, under-bed storage, and wardrobe organisers to maximize space. Teach your child the importance of tidiness by involving them in the organisation process - these IKEA Trofasts are perfect for this! You can even paint them to match the colour scheme - what’s not to love?!
Art Work: Personal Touches & Pops of colour
Art is a great way to bring visual interest to a bedroom, and can be a useful tool when it comes to introducing a colour scheme: pops of colour can be mirrored in bed linen and soft furnishings, helping to unify the space in a harmonious way. Display their artwork in frames or on a dedicated gallery wall to boost their self-esteem and create a sense of ownership.
Some Homebird Studio favourites for kid’s art include: Burnt Peach, Wonder and Rah and YAYA Studio.
Focus on Play: Let their imagination run wild!
Forget the conventional norms of furniture arrangement; in this haven of imagination, we say, "Push it to the walls!" Because, let's face it, space to dance, jump, and explore is the ultimate luxury for your little one. Embrace the "less is more" mantra when it comes to furnishing. Minimalism isn't just trendy; it's the secret sauce for cultivating a play-friendly environment. And here's the grand finale: swap that ordinary wall for a chalkboard canvas or an ever-changing art gallery where your little one can curate their very own masterpiece collection.
Cosy Nook: Reading and Relaxation
Create a cosy reading nook where child can escape into the world of books. A comfortable floor cushion or bean bag, a well-stocked bookshelf, and soft cushions are essential components. Personalise the book with a reading lamp and rug for added comfort!
Create a cosy nook using some of our favourite brands of floor cushions, cushions, canopies and rugs.
Lighting: Creating Ambience
The importance of lighting should never be underestimated when decorating a kid’s bedroom: fairy lights help to create a cosy ambience, a dimmable overhead light creates warmth, task lighting above or beside beds helps to encourage reading and lampshades on ceiling lights bring focus to a room. Falling asleep under fairy lights (consider safety!), or from the gentle glow of a friendly animal lamp, gives some much-needed reassurance and comfort to those of us still a little afraid of the dark.
Furniture that Grows with Them: Sustainable & Money Saving
Invest in furniture pieces that can adapt to your child's changing needs. A convertible cot that transforms into a toddler bed, a desk with adjustable height, or bunk beds that can be separated into single beds are excellent choices. This not only saves you money, in the long run, but also ensures the room remains functional as your child grows and it is better for the environment. We love the Oliver Furniture range of beds - the conversions you can make are endless and a particular Homebird Studio favourite is this Junior bed (white/oak) that can convert into a Low Loft bed.
Designing a children's bedroom is a labour of love, and by following these tips, you can create a space that nurtures your child's growth and imagination. Remember that the key to a successful children's room is to strike a balance between functionality and whimsy, ensuring that it can evolve with your child's changing tastes and needs. With the right design choices, you can create a magical and cherished space where your child can dream, play, and grow. Happy decorating!
Safety First!: Safety Tips to Consider
When designing your child's bedroom, safety should be a top priority.
Start by ensuring all furniture is anchored securely to the wall to prevent tipping accidents.
Use cordless window treatments to eliminate any potential strangulation hazards.
If you have bunk beds or loft beds (for children aged aged 6+ only) , make sure they have sturdy guardrails to prevent falls.
Electrical outlets should be covered with childproof covers, and any loose cords should be out of reach.
Place furniture away from the window in order to not allow the child to reach the window.
