The kid’s room checklist

From playtime to bedtime, your child's room is their very own sanctuary within the home. Tap into your inner child and create a space to accommodate rest, relaxation, play and imagination while making the room a story of who they are. From lighting to textiles, we consider the most important elements to create a happy and comfortable environment. 

Create the space

While a child's bedroom is primarily a space for them to rest after a long day, their room will likely also be a place where they can play and express their personality. Finding that balance can be tricky, but with different spaces for different activities, your child can find solace in those areas. Whether creating a comfy little reading nook, a workspace for learning, or a corner for play, creating these sections encourages harmony in the space. With the Nido Play Cave from Magis, little ones can escape into their very own play den made within their room.

Perfect Lighting

Utilise lighting to encourage how your child can use the space. Introduce lamps with concentrated brightness in work or play areas to inspire imagination and focus; the bright colouring and portable nature of the Verpan Pantop Portable Table Lamp meets the versatile needs of a kid's room while providing a playful flared form. Provide softer, diffused lighting as a night light to read books or if they have a fear of the dark that they are in a safe place when they wake at night. With a tactile shade, the comforting light of the ferm LIVING Bird Lamp diffuses from behind the endearing character. At the same time, the beautiful engraving and oiled oak make the lamp as effective in the day as a decorative object.

Invest in functionality

As your little ones grow, their interests are in a constant rotation, with each new phase prompting different styles and designs. Providing a space with staple pieces and steadfast functionality accommodates any potential desire for changes as they grow without needing to redecorate the entire room. Pieces like the Carl Hansen & Son CH411 Peter's Table or the Artek Children's N65 Chair are crafted with the utmost care and built with longevity in mind. Accommodating a range of activities, functional furniture like this can change with the child, and when the child does outgrow the furniture, these built-to-last pieces can be given a second life with a younger sibling, family member or friend or even kept for their own family in years to come.

Storage and more storage

With a multifunctional space like a child's room, having a space to store away all their toys and knick-knacks brings in the balance needed to accommodate all activities. Playful boxes, bags and baskets bring personality into the room while making the storage solutions easy for little ones to interact with and identify. Fritz Hansen's whimsical Happy Hook provides a playful place to hang accessories or clothes and can be used in more than just a bedroom. The minimal but functional HAY Woody - Low Shelves are the perfect place to display their favourite items or store pieces away in various HAY Colour Crates or Bead Baskets.

Encourage imagination

With play being an integral part of a child's development, it's wise to nurture a space that encourages creativity of this kind. Opting for pieces like the Toro Play Kitchen or Funkis Dollhouse opens up a world of imaginative play. Beautifully crafted from plywood, the long-lasting, neutral material is the perfect blank canvas for a child's imagination, with endless possibilities for furnishing or accessorising to suit the scenario.

For the little ones who love animals, the World Collection from ferm LIVING prompts conversation and interaction with a menagerie of animals lovingly embroidered onto the map. With a choice of wall-hanging or pouf, ferm LIVING accommodates different spaces while retaining a beautiful aesthetic.

Soft sensations

Bring calm and comfort into the room with various textures and textiles. Soft blankets like the ferm LIVING Duo Quilted Blanket layered on the bed convey visual depth and interest, giving little ones a cosy place to retreat and providing the materials to create an exciting play forte. Cosy rugs underfoot and soft tapestries adorning the wall bring warmth to the space and create a relaxing atmosphere. 

Think about incorporating your child's interests with exciting patterns and embroidery on these textiles. The bright colours of the HAY Pinnochio Rug, the characterful ferm LIVING Animal Tufted Rug or the circus-tent-inspired Arch Tufted Rug are great examples of how to introduce playfulness and personality through soft furnishings. 

Prioritise personality

While it's easy to want to put your stamp on every room in your house, the kid's rooms should be a true reflection of who they are and their personalities. Look at the world through their eyes and decorate the room with them in mind, whether through colour, accessories or statement pieces. Considering their thoughts and feelings helps to provide a space where a child feels comfortable, safe and happy. 

Thinking about redesigning your kid's room? Shop our curated selection of products below, or if you’d rather speak to one of the team - we also offer a complimentary home consultancy service where a dedicated product specialist will help you get the best out of your space. Contact our experts over the phone on 0114 243 3000 or over email for more information.

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