Brightly colored, character-infused children’s rooms don’t need to be the norm. Designing a child’s room that will stand the test of time will result in a space that can grow with your child and be visually pleasing for you. Likewise, creating a space that blends timeless pieces with a sprinkle of whimsy will result in an area in which both you and your child will enjoy spending time. Read on to find out how to create a polished children’s bedroom.
Avoid Children’s Furniture
Stay away from furniture made especially for children, such as a child-size dresser, toddler bed or changing table. Purchasing child-size furniture puts an expiration date on the pieces, and you will likely need to redesign the room several years later. Instead, investing in high-quality furniture and a full or queen size bed will give your child foundational pieces they can grow into. An exception is a child-size table and chairs, so they have a place to create their masterpieces.
Make It Timeless, But Accessorize With Their Interests
The foundation pieces in the bedroom should be timeless and fit in both a four-year-old’s room and an 18-year-old’s room. However, this doesn’t mean it should be void of age-appropriate accessories. With a timeless foundation in place, you can accent the bedroom with whatever unicorn, rainbow or dinosaur interests your child may have. Perhaps that means you wallpaper the ceiling with rainbow wallpaper, a set of matching brass unicorn table lamps or a shelf filled with vintage dinosaur figurines.
Incorporate Their Feedback, But Edit Down
Involving your child in the design process is essential, so they feel ownership in the space. Take this feedback into consideration — then edit down. For example, if your child wants an all-pink room, lean into it. However, instead of saturating all the walls in pink, opt for neutral wall color and paint the trim and doors pink for a more understated look.
Create a Secret Space
No matter how sophisticated the room is, a child is still a child, and they need a spot for creativity, to play, imagine and to recharge. Whether it is a tent, canopy or tiny house, a space that is theirs will give them ownership and a place to flourish.
Include a Space for You
Creating a functional space for adults will make your time in your child’s room more enjoyable. Whether it’s a cozy chair to cuddle up and read books or a window seat with plenty of cushions, having a place to relax, read and cuddle with your child is one of the most essential elements of the bedroom.
Designing a children’s bedroom where a child can still be a child but is also timeless is the key to creating an elevated children’s bedroom.
