When you were a child, didn’t you fantasize on having a den of your own which is a safe haven for all your things and treasures? You could spend hours day-dreaming and playing various games or fighting and displaying your prized possessions in your room. Well, use the same creativity in setting up the room for your child as well. Lot of factors contribute in decorating your kid’s room. Age, gender, you and your child’s creativity, personality and of course budget are some of the major determinants in designing your child’s room. It may not always be possible to provide the perfect room of your child’s choice. It is always better to discuss with your child before you make any decision with respect to your child’s room. Your perception and your kid’s likes may have a wide difference. While decorating your kid’s bedroom you will have to balance sensibly between the choices that you and your child make. Let’s check out some of the ideas for decorating children’s bedroom.
Color: Kids’ rooms can follow a particular color and theme to represent their personality. Your child should feel comfortable with the color that you choose to paint. Colors have a great effect on child’s mind. Bring energy to the kid’s room using warm colors such as red, yellow or orange. Blue can have a soothing effect on your child’s mind. Earthy tones such as gray, brown, beige are also known to calm down hyperactive children. Keep the room theme into consideration so that you can use colors to complement the theme. You can choose bold themes for boys relating to cars, cartoons, space ships and pirates. Girls prefer sober themes and colors that have a feminine touch. You can also use unconventional colors as well. Shades of pink, yellow, green, violet, orange are some of the colors that girls naturally prefer. Themes with floral designs, stripes and other graphic patterns can make the room look attractive. You can also decorate the ceiling with glowing accessories such as moon, stars, spaceship, solar system etc that are easily available in the market.
Furniture: Kids bedroom furniture involves cot, storage space and other accessories. Adding furniture to your kid’s room gives them that special ‘space’ of their own. Make your kid part of the shopping since it is important for them to make a conscious choice. You should look for style, durability and the practical usage of furniture. It should also be safe for your child to use. You should discuss with your child to invest in furniture that can be used for a longer period of time. If you buy the trendiest furniture in town for your toddler, she will outgrow the size very soon. Do plan for the long term usage of the furniture. Do not attempt to buy all the furniture at the same time. Buy the important ones and slowly add other accessories and later. This way, you will never cease your child’s interest and will be safe on your wallet too.
A. Bed: Choose a bed that is cozy and comfortable for your kid. You should also look for storage capacity of the bed that will help your child keep his toys, books and other stuff. Various types of bed ideas are available that you can use to decorate your child’s bedroom. Themed beds come in various shapes and sizes. However, do take proper care while choosing a bed. Your child may lose interest in a very short time and beautiful looks of the bed may actually not be comfortable. Look for an elegant and durable piece that is suitable for your child.
B. Storage cabinets: Storage furniture is one of the essential pieces of bedroom furniture. These make storage spaces for your child to keep his/her clothes, toys, books, footwear and other important things. Discuss with your child on the storage needs and get a customized cupboard for your child that will suit his/her needs. Kids are ever growing and they also outgrow the space that they require to store their stuff. Ensure that the storage cabinet is of appropriate height and depth that will make it easy for your kid to access things.
Accessories: Apart from the essential pieces of kid bedroom furniture, you can add accessories such as study table, lamp, side-table, dresser, closets, mirror, fancy wall clocks, wind chimes that will make the room look cozy and friendly.
Lighting: Picking the right lighting theme can affect the mood. That also decides the tone of the room. There is a wide gap of difference between the lighting requirements of an adult and a child. Age plays a vital role in selecting the right lighting idea for the kid bedroom. Use lighting that is adjustable. Your kid can choose the light to be bright or dim depending on his needs. Ensure that the lighting fixtures that you choose cast minimal shadows. Since young kids are highly imaginative, shadows may scare your kid and may not want to go to his room. Use lighting which is simple and lights up the room brightly.
Have a healthy discussion with your kid and let your creativity run wild when you are decorating your child’s bedroom. Your child will spend most of the time in his/her room and it is quite important that he/she stays happy in her room. Make the room interesting and playful that fosters your child’s personality.