Redecorating your child’s bedroom space will be a fun task, but it may also be challenging. Bear in mind that you’ll need to take into consideration your child’s personal preferences for the new room – if they are old enough to offer their input. Yet, whilst there is room for plenty of creativity during this decorating task, you will also need to put your practical hat on.
Remember before you start redecorating, it is important to have a clear out of any unwanted or unused belongings so that the new room has a fresh canvas to work with. Involving your child in every step of the decorating process will help them to feel included, and this will allow them to better enjoy the finished result.
Regardless of the reasons for redecorating your child’s bedroom, whether they have grown out of their previously decorated room, you have moved house, or you are planning to move two siblings into one room together, this blog piece will explore some useful tips for redecorating a child’s, or children’s, bedroom.
Keep It Simple But Effective
Less is always more when it comes to decorating children’s bedrooms. This is why it is useful to opt for simple but effective decorating solutions. Minimalism when it comes to decor and furniture will prevent the bedroom from feeling too cluttered once the space is filled with your child’s personal belongings.
Let’s be honest, children are not the tidiest of people, and they tend to have lots of belongings, whether that be toys or clothes. By opting for minimalist furniture, storage solutions and décor, you can make sure there is enough room for your child to live freely in the space. This rule goes for both big and small bedroom sizes. Your child must have enough space to enjoy in their bedroom, without too much clutter, to avoid feeling cramped; otherwise, the bedroom will not be an enjoyable and relaxing space for your child.
Maximise Storage Solutions
When it comes to redecorating, it can be very useful to think about how you want to store your child’s belongings. There is always room for improvement when it comes to storage. Children tend to accumulate lots of items and belongings such as toys, games, books, and clothes. The best way to minimise clutter and mess is to maximise storage solutions within the space, which will help to stop the room from feeling cramped.
Some useful storage solutions include the use of hooks, rails, wall mounts, under-the-bed storage tubs and furniture with built-in storage solutions. Ideally, you will want to keep your children’s items away from the floor and to use hidden storage methods, or storage on the walls instead. This will clear the floor space of the bedroom, helping to keep it tidy, and enhancing the amount of space your child has to enjoy the bedroom freely.
One of the most effective ways to maximise space in a child’s newly decorated bedroom is to utilise furniture. Try opting for new furniture that doubles up as a storage solution. Explore storage benches and cubes that make visually appealing and practical seats as well as a handy storage solution for your child’s belongings.
How To Decorate Shared Children’s Bedrooms
If your children are under the age of 10, having them share a bedroom can be a fabulous way to teach them the skills of sharing and respect for each other. In addition, sharing a bedroom can create a strong sibling bond that can last a lifetime, promoting greater understanding of each other. Whilst having two children share a bedroom can save useful space in a family home, it could be helpful to think of ways to maximise space in the shared bedroom. You could opt for headboards with built-in shelves to allow the children to display their belongings.
Realistically, it is the bed that takes up the majority of space in a bedroom. This is why bunk beds are a great hack for shared children’s bedrooms because they massively expand the space in the room for the children to enjoy. There are some amazing kids bunk beds available that come with built-in storage to help minimise the clutter of a shared room. If you do opt for bunk beds, a fun way to decorate the beds could be to play around with fabrics, creating a curtain that pulls across each bed to create a private hideaway for each child.
When decorating a shared children’s bedroom, allow your children to be creative. Just because they don’t have their own private room, doesn’t mean they shouldn’t have a say in how the space is decorated. For one thing, you should ensure that each child has the same amount of space. Perhaps let each child decorate their own side of the room how they wish. This will help them to keep their sense of identity, whilst sharing the space with their sibling.
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