When your child was a baby, you may have kept their cot next to your bed so that they are not alone in the night. However, as they get older, they will soon be ready to have their own space where they can sleep, dream and play. That means you are presented with the exciting challenge of decorating their room! Here are some great ideas to get you started!
Choose a theme.
If you are unsure of exactly how you want to design their room, take inspiration from their likes and interests and pull together a clear theme. For example, you could use some of your favorite colours or characters from their favorite books or tv shows. This could include:
A Star themed room for those who dream of heading into outer-space.
A Princess themed room, for those with royalty in their blood.
A Dinosaur themed room, for those who think dinos rock!
A Magic themed room, for budding witches and wizards.
An ocean-themed room, for lovers of mermaids, pirates and undersea adventures.
A sports-themed room, for athletes of the future.
A room designed around their favorite nursery rhyme.
No matter which theme you chose, remember that simplicity is key. You don’t have to create the most OTT room possible, just ensure that it features some of their favorite things. For example, if you chose a star-themed room, you can purchase star stickers online that you can apply over the walls.
When it comes to choosing a color for the room, you can again turn to their favorite shades. However, you may wish to turn away from overly bright colours, in favour of softer shades that can create a calming atmosphere. Sometimes, you’ll hear horror stories turning you away from using the color white, as it can stain easily, but rest assured that you can easily wipe away fingerprints and dirt!
Create a safe space.
When designing your child’s bedroom, you need to ensure that it is a space in which they feel comfortable and relaxed. It should be their safe space - where they can play with their toys and spend some time alone if they need to. Therefore, you should focus on making it as comfortable as possible. Remember, you can never be too cosy. You might want to buy the following items to help!
Pillows
Blankets
Throws
Bean bag chairs
Fairy lights
Plushies
Make the most of your available space.
Children seem to have a never-ending supply of clothes and toys, and you may feel as though you have nowhere to store all of their things - especially if their room is on the smaller side. However, this means that you just need to be a little more inventive. For example, storage beds create hidden extra space for their belongings. You can also install shelves, or buy them a traditional chest to store their toys. The more storage solutions, the easier it will be to keep their room organised - though you might have to encourage them to put their toys away, too.
