Have fun and get creative: personalising your child’s bedroom

If you want your child’s bedroom to be a space where they
feel comfortable, happy and relaxed; creating their own personal
sanctuary, the space needs to reflect both their personality and interests.
When children have an input in the decoration of their room, they’re more likely
to appreciate and enjoy it, and when children are happy in their environment,
their sleep quality is more likely to be improved. When you surround children
with the things they love and give them a space to express their creativity,
they will feel comforted and valued.

Define Purpose

Most children do a lot more than just sleep in their room,
so the space needs to be fit for a variety or different purposes. Everything
from playing, doing homework and entertaining friends happens within the space,
so it’s a good idea to have a designated area for each. Keeping these areas
separate can support a more relaxing and calming atmosphere.

Themed Beds

There are many ways you can express personality in a child’s
room and themed beds are one of them. They are fun and playful and provide a
space where your child will be happy to sleep. Children have vast imaginations
and will have endless fun with a themed bed.

There are also other options for children’s beds which can
express personality and make a great addition to their bedroom. Cabin beds are
great for storage and freeing up floor space, but there is also the option to
incorporate a tent or den into this particular bed. They are both fun and
practical, with hidden storage options available for underneath.

Incorporate Interests
and Hobbies

If your child’s room is going to be their personal oasis, it
is important that the theme of the room is their choice. Bedroom decoration is
the perfect opportunity to include children’s interests and hobbies into the
theme of the room. Décor, bedding and artwork are simple ways you can bring
elements of their personality into their room; this way these features are not permanent,
which provides flexibility, should their interests change and develop over the
years. Incorporating their hobbies and interests into the room through decor, soft furnishings
and artwork will go a long way to making children feel comfortable and proud in
their space.

Be Bold

Don’t shy away from using colour in a child’s room, often it
is thought that children’s rooms should be neutral in colour as it is more
calming however a space where a child can express their creativity and
imagination is equally as calming. Some general things to keep in mind when
introducing colour into a bedroom is to avoid primary colours where possible as
they aren’t easy on the eye and stick to softer, less saturated versions of
bright colours. If you’re wary about adding colour to the walls, you can always
bring in the brighter tones in secondary pieces such as soft furnishings and
decor. With that in mind, still remember that you should be letting your child
guide the process; if you are afraid the colour will be too much you can
suggest a selection of colours they can choose from.