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Saturday, December 17th, 2016
Many parents are accustomed to the chaotic world that their little children create. A child’s bedroom, therefore, is often not a place that you would describe to be restful or comfortable. But this should no longer be the case. Kids’ bedrooms don’t have to be chaotic all the time. If you ever want to achieve that magical place for your kids and a series of restful months for you, then you need to keep a few things in mind –
Consider the Kids’ Age
Younger children have more fun with bunk beds so you might as well give them that. Bunk beds don’t just make kiddie rooms more fun but they could also save a lot of space. This is the best solution to a shared room.
As the kids get older, though, be sure to restyle and reconsider their bedroom needs. The tween years are especially difficult when kids transition from being children to teenagers. This is the perfect time to put in a little more maturity into your kids’ bedroom. See if you can update the bed by getting single or double beds for a change. Consider also if they would need a work or desk space.
Consider the Kids’ Style
Your child will eventually grow but even during their younger years, you might have already noticed that your little ones aren’t exactly alike. The beds (if the bedroom doesn’t entirely do it) should reflect the owners’ personalities.
Ask your kids to pick the color palette. Take a trip to the hardware store with them and let them run wild picking some paint swatches. It is likely that you’ll be handed crazy colors but don’t you worry – just choose a toned-down version of the color then paint the walls with them. Infuse some bright colors on accessories, fabrics, the accent wall and the mural or stenciled wall.
While you may have declared a theme for your kids’ room, don’t get so hung up on that. Children’s rooms should be a place for creativity and fun and not for common, boring themes such as the Farm, Beaches, or the Circus. You’ll be tempted to unify the room but make room for creativity.
Take the time to bring your kids also when choosing the fabrics. Involve them in selecting the fabrics that will serve as the fingerprint in their room. Find a comforter cover or frame a charming artwork, again, with your kids.
Think Out of the Box
Apart from fabric and paint shopping, you can also involve your kids in gathering other design elements into the room. Create collages of your family photos, beads, silk flowers, or the kids’ artwork. You can also buy some unpainted wooden letters in craft shops. The kids can have fun spelling out their names while painting them with colors that they also helped pick.
Encourage the kids to display their collections and other belongings. The things that hold a special place in your kids’ hearts deserve a place in their room. This could be their toy collection or even just a bowl of fancy rocks. Give them the freedom to show their personalities.
Expect some unexpected changes in your kids’ room. Kids grow all the time and their furniture needs grow along with them. Soon, you would need bigger furniture to accommodate their taller height.
Think also of the possibility that you would have more kids in the future. Buy classic furniture pieces such as the bed, drawers and bedside table in this photograph –
Winners Only Panel Bedroom Youth Suite BAC2001TN
Kiddie Furnishings According to Age
Infant: Crib, drawers, rocking chair, lamps or overhead lighting, other storage units where needed. Accessories include organic fabrics on pillows and upholstery.
Toddlers: Single bed or bunk bed, drawers, storage units, general light, mini desk, small chairs, bench with concealed storage.
Teenagers: Bed, nightstand, lamps or recessed lighting, general light, desk, chair, wardrobe or drawers.
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