Ultimate Guide: How to Design a Colourful and Creative Bedroom for your child
Your child's bedroom should perfectly balance aesthetics and functionality, ensuring the space fits their personality and can adapt as they grow. This guide focuses on practical planning and zoning to create a playful yet cosy bedroom.
7 Top Tips to consider for your growing child:
1.Zoning: Allocate areas in the room for different activities, such as a cosy nook for reading, a spacious area for play, and an area for drawers and clothing. These designated zones help organise the space and encourage your child to use their room for various purposes.
2.Creative Colours: Choose a palette that's both soothing and stimulating. Soft pastels or warm, earthy tones can create a comforting atmosphere, while a pop of bright colour can add energy and fun. Remember, colours can significantly impact mood, so consider your child's temperament when selecting.
3.Furniture and Function: Opt for pieces that can serve multiple purposes and grow with your child. For example, a bed with storage underneath or a convertible desk can be practical and save space. Think longevity and adaptability.
4.Personal Touches: Depending on their age, you can involve your child in the design process. You can put up their artwork, use their favourite colours, and incorporate removable wall decals or themes to make the room truly theirs, making it personal and making them feel valued and heard.
5.Layered Lighting: Combine general, task, and accent lighting to create a versatile and warmly lit environment. Soft, warm lights can make the room feel cosy at night, while brighter lights can be used for reading and other activities.
6.Storage Solutions: Clutter can overwhelm any space, especially a child's room. Invest in innovative storage solutions that are accessible and easy to use. Open shelves to display selected items like cherished toys or artwork, baskets, and drawers can help keep the room tidy while making it easy for your child to find and put away their belongings.
7.Textiles and Patterns: Soft furnishings can add warmth, texture, and personality. Curtains, rugs, and bedding in fun patterns or textures can be very inviting, making the room cosy and inviting for your child.
Focusing on these elements can help create a space that encourages creativity, comfort, and growth. Remember, the goal is to design a room your child loves today and can grow into.
We're excited to share images from a recent project: a bedroom designed for a 3-year-old boy in Bath. This box-shaped room benefits from southern light, filling the space with warmth and vitality throughout the day.
To bring this space to life, we selected products from a mix of local retailers and renowned department stores, ensuring each zoned area met our creative vision and the functional needs of our client:
Reading Corner: We installed shallow shelving from Ikea, which is perfect for storing loved books within easy reach.
Wall Decor: The walls are adorned with fabulous prints from Roomy Town, adding character and colour.
Accessories and Soft Furnishings: Our selections include an adorable Miffy soft toy, a vintage upholstered stool for a touch of whimsy, stackable coloured baskets for practical storage, and a cosy lambswool bed throw from TTB company – all sourced from Julia Davey, a cherished local retailer in Bath.
Comfort Touches: A lambswool seat pad from our online store adds comfort and style.
Inspired to recreate this look?
Dive into our shoppable mood boards. Here, we've detailed every piece selected for this bedroom, offering you a comprehensive guide to capturing the essence of this design for your own space.
