A room that needs to encompass a variety of uses while also exuding personality and the ability to take a youngster through the ages with ease, a child’s bedroom can be a tricky one to get right. It may be that redecoration is required every few years to keep up with the changing needs of your child, and you’ll likely be looking for ways to encourage your youngster to play well, relax, be creative and, most importantly, sleep well in their room.
When it comes to decorating a child’s bedroom at whatever age, it’s key that this space reflects their personality and offers a comfortable and welcoming place for them to spend time in. Here, we take a look at three steps to creating a child’s bedroom of dreams.
The utmost in comfort
The bedroom will likely have many uses, such as play and eventually study, but it’s main purpose is to provide a restful space for your child to sleep well – a key thing for parents to be able to enjoy their evenings and good rest themselves as well. Well, that’s the idea anyway!
Create a space that encourages rest and relaxation for your child, ensure the lighting is suitable, including a night light and blackout blinds, if required, and make sure that the temperature is conducive to a comfortable night’s sleep. Most importantly, invest in a good quality bed and bedding that will envelop them in a warm and cosy hug all night long.
When it comes to choosing bedsheets, opt for a calming and tranquil colour, as this will help to create the right atmosphere for sleep. Many calming colours are available, from blues, greens and creams, but a single white bed sheet is often the best option. A white sheet will match any décor and is a neutral colour, while cotton or bamboo are both breathable fabrics and will help to keep your child cool enabling them to sleep peacefully.
Personal taste
Such as with any redecoration project within the home, it should reflect the personality of its residents and a child’s bedroom is where their personality can shine (keeping it away from the rest of the home’s décor). Talk to your child, if they are old enough, and determine what colours they like, what interests they have and check if they have any special requests for their new room. Of course, older children will lead the way here.
You could hire a professional artist to come in and create a dazzling mural on the walls of the room, buy removable wall stickers so as not to damage the paintwork, or you could even seek out a bed that adds character to the space while blending in with the overall theme, such as a car shaped bed.
A range of uses
A bedroom is a sanctuary for anyone, no matter their age, and a child will use this space to play, get ready for the day and wind down before bed at night, so ensuring that each need is catered to is important.
Creating zones in the room is a great way to encompass all of the above – so consider a dressing area with a wardrobe and mirror where they can pick out their outfits for the day; a den or bean bag with full bookshelves for calmer moments; a desk for when they need to study when they’re old enough; an area to play with toys; and the bed area just for sleeping.
Final thoughts
Sleep is vital to us all, especially children and it affects our mood, productivity and memory. As a parent, you want to do the best for your child, including helping them get a good night’s sleep and creating a room they love, and are happy to sleep in, can make a massive difference to a bedtime routine.
