At first glance, designing a kids’ room might seem easy - even too easy. However, many interior designers refer to designing a kids’ room as a decorative trap. This might sound a bit overboard, but in fact, there are plenty of things to consider. It could be a trap, as you can succumb to your kids’ current wishes on how to decorate the room. This is usually not a good way to go, as children change their preferences often. So, they can easily get bored with a certain design. For that reason, it’s best to go for a timeless, practical and functional look, with the possibility of adapting details and decor to their age.
We’ve compiled some practical advice on how to design a great kids’ room - take a look at them. First of all, you should design it so it fits with the rest of your home. You should avoid too trendy designs. Keep in mind the fact that less is more avoid overstuffing. What’s more, it’s essential to use the space strategically, especially in small spaces. Every kids’ room should have a study area as well as a rest zone. Consider adding plenty of storage and pay attention to details. We should be considerate when it comes to organizing kids’ rooms.
1. Design it so it fits with the rest of your home
When it comes to designing a kids’ room, it can be challenging to make it both timeless and playful. After all, it’s a kids’ room and it should have appropriate features. One thing is for sure, it shouldn’t contrast the rest of the home too much. Generally speaking, you should design it in such a way that it agrees with the rest of your home. Consider the color palette carefully as well as the materials and textures. This is the base that will help you build an awesome room for your kid(s).
2. Avoid too trendy designs
Sometimes it’s hard to resist designing a kids’ room according to the most recent trends. Doing so is often not so plausible, as in many cases, these trends are temporary and not to stay. So, if you go with too trendy designs, you might need to redesign the room again, shortly. And we definitely want to avoid that. It is time-consuming, costly and it disrupts your life. Instead, go for some subtle designs, that will grow together with your kid(s). No doubt that children will try to persuade you to paint their room in the way it’s painted in the early learning center they attend, but try to reach a compromise in some way. Offer something else that will make the room more playful, but that can easily be switched to something else.
3. Remember that less is more
The children’s room is also their bedroom. This means that it should be restful, besides playful and stimulating. You can achieve that effect, only if the room is not overstuffed. In order to be able to satisfy all your children’s needs, it would be good to designate different zones within the room. Everything should have its spot and the room should be organized, and clutter-free.
4. Use the space strategically
This is especially relevant for small-space bedrooms. You should use every segment of the room wisely. So, if your kids are sharing a room, consider bunk beds. If you have one kid in a room, you can also consider a bunk bed, under which you can place a desk and make a study area. Use storage space under the bed cleverly. Try to make the most of the space.
5. Designate a study area
Every kids’ room needs a study area. If there are two kids in a room, remember to include two separate study areas. The study area should consist of a desk, a chair and some shelves. Kids can place some books and trinkets on the shelves. You can also add some photos, drawings and pictures to the wall around the desk to make it more playful. Remember to let the kids choose these little things for their room to make it more personal.
6. Include a rest zone
Along with the study zone, every kids’ room should also have a rest zone. It can be a reading nook with a loft, window bed or a lazy bag. You can even hang a swing. To make it more fun, you can add a canopy over the bed or whatever cozy spot. Another thing that you can do, and that kids adore, is to add a cute little tent or a playhouse. It adds that special touch a kids’ room should have.
7. Add plenty of storage solutions
Children have many things in their room as it’s a room for everything. So, consider adding plenty of storage. There should be enough closets and drawers for storing their clothes and other similar accessories. There should also be shelves, racks and hangers for keeping books, trinkets and other stuff. You should also provide them with toy boxes and chests. Teach them how to sort their toys in distinct storage solutions. This is a great way to teach your kids how to be organized.
8. Pay attention to details
When you have considered all the basic stuff, it’s time to move on to details. These details include different room decor and accessories. It can be wallpaper, posters, wall decorations, wall stickers, curtains and all the things that are not perhaps necessary but are a nice touch. There are also great lighting solutions for kids' rooms, so consider these as well.
If you’re considering making some changes to your kids’ room, you can start by searching some ideas online, using Pinterest, for instance. There are plenty of ideas there that you can use as a whole or partially to design a dream room for your kid(s).
