10 tips for decorating children's rooms

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Decorating a house is already a difficult task. Decorating children's rooms is more challenging. Because it is also a place for children to rest, study and in some cases play. Moreover, currently there is no opportunity to play outdoors. After school, children spend a long time at home, in their own rooms. Before joining the school, his whole life was centered around his room. Parents cannot always be there due to the stress of housework and outside work. They become very homely in the midst of mechanics. At this time, the responsibility of creating a suitable environment for children's mental and physical development is increasing on parents.

 

When it comes to decorating the house, the child's room cannot be neglected. Home decoration should be planned with equal importance like other rooms. It is normal for children to not like adults. Again their thinking is very imaginative. Also, it needs to match the main theme of the house. Today's article will discuss how to decorate a child's room, what will be the furniture, what aspects should be considered - all these things will be discussed.

 

Respect the child's choice

Prioritize the child's preferences when starting to decorate the room. If the child is very young, the decision must be taken by the parents. However, it is good to know the child's preferences when he can express himself. Of course, the child's choice is not always rational. It is not possible for parents to take his ideas. Then, the ideas can be implemented with some modifications.

 

Use high quality materials 

One of the problems with decorating children's rooms is that their preferences and needs change a lot over time. So instead of buying trendy, or new furniture, home decor items every time, choose something that will always be in style as your kids grow. Also, choose something that can be used for a long time with the best quality.

 

Keep open space

Children love to run around. Moreover, there are not many opportunities to play outside now or not everyone has. So don't keep unnecessary things in the children's room. Baby's essentials should be close at hand. Don't decorate the room with one pile of furniture. Decide in advance where to put things according to the size and location of the room.

 

Home environment

Children's home environment should be given special importance. Make sure that the room is well ventilated and clean. These factors should be prioritized while selecting the house. It is better not to have children in such rooms where dust comes in or there is a building under construction next to it.

 

Kid's favorite corner

First of all, children will not have the same preferences as adults. But since it's their room, he'll be happy with the whole thing as much as he'll be happy with his room if their choice matters. Some like to draw pictures, some to read books and some to play games. According to the child's choice, you can arrange a corner or wall painting for him. Or someone can have a painting canvas, a bookshelf or a chair, etc.

 

The color

The right use of color can transform an ordinary room. It can also liven up a room and make it look shabby. Bright colors are always preferred in children's rooms. Bright colors also help to keep the mind happy. Let the child choose the color he likes. So that his house is really his own mind.

 

Choose bright colors like off white, yellow, blue, pink instead of traditional white walls. You can also use any character or story theme that your child likes. Choose a color the children like for at least one wall or part, even if it doesn't match the theme of the whole house. Or, choose colors from the same color palette in different shades.

 

Use the 60-30-10 color formula if you like:

  • 60% of the house will be a base color. It will be used on large areas such as floors, walls or furniture.
  • 30% is a complementary color that you can put in carpets, curtains, bed sheets, lamps and storage.
  • 10% may need to enhance the beauty of the room. Here you can include your child's favorite colors and use it for pillows, paintings or toys.

 

You can also keep in mind to match the furniture of the house. Also, don't forget to match the color of curtains, bed sheets, pillow covers or cushions to the theme of the room. As children grow older, their preferences change. So use colors that can be used for a little longer.

 

Furniture

Children's rooms usually have beds, reading tables, toy boxes or storage, cupboards or wardrobes, bookshelves, etc. There is no need, nor should there be more. Because there should be enough space in the room. But, it is not possible for everyone. In that case, multifunction furniture can be used. For example, you can use a folding table or a wall mounted bed. It will also save space and be easy to use.

 

Bunk beds are very useful for children's rooms. As children love it, so will the floor space. Choose a comfortable bed. Children need more sleep. So use a good and soft mattress. Buy furniture according to the height of the child, so that the children do not suffer. Keep their daily essentials close at hand.

 

Another important part of the children's room is the study corner. Reading books, story books can be placed on a shelf beside the reading table; With a comfortable chair. If you don't want to keep a bookshelf, you can install a wall shelf or a few shelves on the wall. Many reading tables have bookshelves. Try placing the table near the window. Make sure that the table is well lit at night. You can also keep some small trees.

 

Decoration

Children's rooms are like children, decorate them according to their preferences. You can decorate the room with different toys made of colored paper, their own drawings, fairy lights, colored wall paper, lights etc. You can lay a light carpet or rug on the floor. Then the children will not get pain. However, take care to make your cleaning easier. A wall hook can hold bags, coats, etc.

 

Safety 

Keep furniture away from walls to avoid accidents. Also ensure that the furniture is properly placed. Be careful with outlet covers and electrical cords. If you want, you can baby-proof the corner of the furniture. Avoid keeping glass and iron heavy items. Use large baskets to store toys.

 

Teach children to clean their room, tidy up after work. At first, keep him close while doing the work yourself. Gradually learn to work on your own. Thus he will become self-reliant. You will learn to keep your house, place, take care of things. It will improve his mental and physical development.

 

So give importance to his choice. Arrange the room accordingly. Then the child can involve himself in the whole process. Hope these kids room decorating tips help you.

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