I believe in stylish
rooms that will grow with your child and set a pattern
for life.
When decorating children’s bedrooms
whether babies or teenagers many factors are to be consider
such as practicalities and safety. Providing the right
environment for learning and development is very important.
Children need their own space to grow
and develop their own personalities. Allocating areas
for different activities in a children’s room
teaches them to differentiate between quite time, playing
time and studying.
A comfy armed chair positioned in
a corner provided with a floor lamp, table, ottoman
and throw will provide a quite special place for reading
with a parent or on their own. A craft table and chairs
for building and creative activities, a small desk,
with proper illumination is worth working into their
room.
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Add a low bookcase or shelving
unit (bolt it to the wall for safety) where children can put
away their books and toys; place larger toys on the lower
shelves for easy access. Different size baskets are a good
option to put on shelves for storage. Also a blackboard will
encourage writing and drawing. A well organize room will encourage
children to keep everything in its place.
Steer clear of branded TV shows, or “movie
character” furniture and accessories. Instead make your
own brand and most important of all, involve your child with
the decorating of their own room. This will give them a sense
of pride to keep things in order. Wall decals prove kids rooms
can be fun minus the branding!
Since an early age colour can affect our
moods, choosing soft, warm, soothing and relaxing colours
for babies and young children will provide them with comfort,
and harmony in their bedrooms. As they grow older you can
provide colour and a different look with accessories, rugs,
drapes, bed covers, or blinds.
Hard-surface flooring is a healthier option
for children’s bedrooms as carpets trap allergies like
dust and mould. There are many eco-friendly options in the
market like bamboo, cork, and YES, linoleum (made from linseed
oil). You can soften thing up with a washable cotton rug.
Safety is also very important to consider
such as using cordless blinds which you can also get with
a room-darkening backing.
So get designing! Think ahead, think
green, do research and most of all have fun! Sweet dreams!
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