Decorating advice, tips and inspiration for decorating a child’s bedroom.
There is no better room than a child’s room to let your imagination go! Still there are things you should think about before starting in a child’s room. Think on lighting, safety, practicality, colour palettes, the lay-out, and the feel of the room.
Inspiration for Children’s Decor
source: Maisons Du Monde
Lighting is very important and not only for the atmosphere. Choose not only for good lighting but also for safe lighting. The best is one light for good lighting and one softer smaller light.
Inspiration for Children’s Decor
Source: Wehkamp.nl
Safety is something I don’t need to remind you of. I am certain most of you already know to check that the materials you use are safe for children. Keeping in mind the paints used as well as other materials. Furniture shouldn’t have small pieces that could fall or break off. Childproof electrical outlets and safety precautions on windows, doors & lighting are also among the basic things you should have covered in every room.
Comfort is also important. I just love these sleeping bags for babies. I didn’t have one for my daughter (almost 23 years ago in California… did they exist then?!).
Inspiration for Children’s Decor
Source: La Cerise Sur Le Gâteau
Colour Palettes are extremely important. Try creating a palette that works well with the fabrics, furniture and wall decor. Try to avoid overloading one just one colour. The room can be playful but also needs to be calming. Cool colours along side warm colours provide a good balance. Bright colours are easiest to bring into the room in the toys and accessories since more often than not they are bright.
Inspiration for Children’s Decor
Source: vtwonen
Inspiration for Children’s Decor
Source: Barbros Lille Eatelier
When considering a layout keep in mind for who it is for when decorating. There needs to be a play area and if you have the space a reading corner. The furniture needs to be sized for the child. For a child’s first bed you could choose for a children’s size bed or begin right away with a ‘grown up’ bed. Ikea has beds that can be adjusted as a child grows. I personally would think a child would sleep better in a not too large bed. If it is a larger room you could place the bed against the middle of a wall. If it is a smaller space it would be best to place it in the corner of the room allowing for a larger play area.
Inspiration for Children’s Decor
Source: Saartje Prum
Use your imagination! Try mixing modern with vintage. There is nothing wrong with second hand furniture. The overall feel for the room should be playful, calming, stimulating and cosy. Finding that balance I think sounds more complicated than it is, right?
Inspiration for Children’s Decor
Source: Julia’s Vita Drommar
One thing I do not like about some interiors is that they look like showrooms. That somebody bought a set of furniture and some accessories and simply copied a showroom or catalog photograph showing little or no imagination. If you are not a DIY’er there are still many imaginative things you can do to create an original interior.
How fun is this? Sian Zeng Magnetic Woodlands Wallpaper in Pink and Brown by Just Kids Wallpaper.
Inspiration for Children’s Decor
Are you a DIY’er? You could use magnetic paint in combination with other paints… including chalkboard paint.
Inspiration for Children’s Decor
Source: Stof & Stil
Very last tip! Colour! Don’t be afraid to use colour!
More inspiration can be found on my Pinterest board ‘The Little Ones‘.
Have a good weekend!
Cheers ♥
Teresa M.
