Kids spend a lot of time in their bedrooms, so it’s important to ensure that they are welcoming, comfortable and practical. The room serves multiple purposes, as most children tend not only to sleep in their bedrooms, but also play, do homework, and socialise. This is not to mention all those toys, books, games and clothes that need to be stored…

Therefore a kid’s bedroom needs to be well thought out to achieve a good balance between fun and functionality. Here are a few top tips and suggestions!

Take care of the big stuff first

Children can grow out of their bedrooms quickly, but if you get the big ticket items right then it is easier to make smaller adjustments later on. A key element of children’s bedrooms that should be factored in from the start is storage. 

This is because it is often one of the smaller rooms in the house to begin with, and it is also usually overflowing with toys, books, clothing, and so on. Good storage will mean that your child will have plenty of floor space to play on, and the room won’t descend into an assault course that is hazardous and impossible to keep clean. 

Make use of all the available space. For example, beds with under-bed storage drawers are useful for clothes and shoes. A popular solution for a smaller room is to have a raised bed with a desk and drawers underneath it, or even a den where they can retreat to read or be on their own in a shared bedroom.

Consider made to measure furniture

Bespoke bedroom furniture that is designed to make best use of every available square inch can help to increase the sense of space. Stand alone furniture always means there will be under-utilised areas above or to the sides of it, and awkward corners and crevices become wasted space that collects dust and clutter. 

Therefore fitted wardrobes, shelves, and other pieces of furniture can totally transform the look and feel of a room, creating a streamlined space where there will always be plenty of room for storage and extra floor space.

Let kids have some input

Children past the age of three or four will probably be keen to have some say in what their bedroom looks like. Once you have decided on the basics, involve your children in choosing the colours and even the overall theme of the room. It might be tempting to play it safe with bland neutral colours, particularly if you prefer the understated look in the rest of your home.

However, it’s important to create a welcoming atmosphere and your child should feel comfortable and happy in their bedroom. Childrens’ rooms are their personal retreats where they carve out their own identity, so let them have some creative freedom. 

If your ideas and theirs differ wildly, you can always compromise by opting for a neutral for larger areas that are more difficult to change such as flooring and walls, and letting them have free rein in items that are more easily changed, such as curtains, rugs, bedding, and so on.  

There are loads of exciting themes for younger children, from a pirate ship to a jungle adventure. However, simpler spaces with some fun wall art can work just as well. If you are artistic you might want to have a go at painting a mural, or helping your child arrange some stick on shapes or lettering. 

Make sure they have adequate space for studying

Bedrooms are places where your child will not only play, but also study and learn. Therefore they should have adequate space to do their homework, which is comfortable and well organised. This will ensure that your child is more well disposed to studying, rather than see it as an onerous task that they avoid or rush through.

Make sure that they have a desk and chair that can be adjusted to suit their height and properly support their spines. If your child dislikes sitting still for long periods of time, they may appreciate a rise and fall desk that can be adjusted between a sitting and standing position.

Lighting 

Use lighting to enhance the different zones of the room, with task lighting on the desk, and softer ambient lighting by the bedside. Blackout curtains or blinds will help block outside light pollution and help your child to get a good night’s rest. 

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