How to Design a Bedroom That Grows With Children

Children outgrow their room décor almost as fast as they outgrow their clothes. This gives themed children’s bedrooms a very short life. Some things are unavoidable like changing a baby crib for a bigger bed. However, making a few smart choices right at the beginning can save you from emptying your pockets and having to change the entire room’s décor as your child grows.

Neutral Base

Though your six year old daughter might love her pink walls right now, she might not feel the same way in a few years. To save yourself from having to repaint the bedroom every few years stick to a neutral colour palette for the walls. To balance this practicality with your child’s wants, consider highlighting an accent wall in his or her choice of colour.

Timeless Furniture

Furniture for children can be extremely cute to look at but very expensive to buy especially when you know that in a year or two your child might not fit into it or like it a lot. When choosing furniture for children’s rooms pick pieces that are timeless in terms of style. Two must have pieces are a sturdy bed – that can withstand kids bouncing on it and a comfortable armchair- for you to sit in and read to your child.

Storage  

When things don’t have a place of their own, a kid’s room is bound to get chaotic. Even as a toddler, there are a number of things your child will need. Invest in storage from the very beginning while designing a bedroom for your child. Along with built in storage like cabinets, storage is also something to consider while buying furniture.

Accessorize

Accessories are the ideal way toad character to a child’s room. To brighten up a kids room think bright and playful curtains, bed linen, cushions, rugs etc. These are easy to change as your child grows older and won’t hurt your budget.

Think Short Term

Though the bedroom design for your child might begin with a neutral base, it does not have to be boring. Decals are great temporary solutions to letting your child have his or her favourite TV characters as part of their room décor. Temporary fabric wallpaper is also a décor solution that allows a child’s room to change as he or she grows older.

Think beyond the princess or superhero theme for your little one’s bedroom design. Incorporate their thoughts and preferences when designing their room. Channel their demands to a bedroom design that will grow with them.