Children are notoriously picky – having exact visions of how they want everything to be. So, if you are redecorating the room of your resident cool kid, here are cool kids’ room ideas plus some tips and tricks to get it right.
What do kids need from their room?
Babies
Babies will initially sleep in the parent’s room, often in a bassinet, before transitioning into a cot in their own room. However, you still need to have a room ready for your baby, as this will be where you will keep all their clothes, toys, nappies, and changing table.
Toddlers
After kids get to around 12 to 18 months old, it is time to transition from a cot to a toddler bed, which they will typically use up to around 4 years old. Toddler beds are smaller and closer to the ground for safety.
Children
At around 5 years old, your child can move to a larger single bed, and they will likely have different hobbies and interests prompting a redecoration of the room. When it comes to selecting an appropriate bed for this transitional phase, you can explore options like BedKingdom’s kids house beds, which combine functionality and style to cater to the changing needs and tastes of growing adolescents.
Teenagers
Once children become teenagers, or even pre-teens for that matter, their needs will have drastically changed. Not only will you be able to opt for a more ‘adult’ bed, but you should also consider practical elements such as a desk for doing homework.
Now we have covered the practical aspects, let us look at…
6 cool kids’ room ideas for all ages
Safari theme for animal lovers
Embrace bold animal prints and natural woods for a safari theme. Take it as bold as you like – whether it’s bright prints and large plants, or subtle furs, neutral prints and natural wooden table legs to accent the organic theme.
Sleep under the stars
Use stellar wallpaper to recreate the constellations on the ceiling. For extra sparkle, run string lights behind the paper to act as the twinkling stars. Not only can this allow you to teach your children about the stars and planets in our solar system, but stargazing has been scientifically proven to be beneficial for our mental wellbeing.
Make it a fort
Use bunk beds to create different sections of the room, maximising the space in even the smallest of bedrooms. Either offer a couple of beds, or simply stick to one raised bed with an area underneath. Adding curtains and soft furnishings to this area creates a ‘fort’ feel that is perfect for playing and reading.
Encourage adventure
Opt for a simple statement wallpaper of the globe, and allow your children to put a safety pin or sticky dot onto all the places that they have visited, encouraging their adventurousness.
Play with their favourite activity
Take inspiration from your child’s favourite toy or activity. Do they love football? Then go for black and white features. Love drawing? Then how about a chalkboard wall? Draw the colours you use from the toy at hand, and display a larger version of the toy as a feature.
Use versatile colours
Even if you go for soothing neutral colours, it can be great to have a fun feature wall. However, it is important to make sure this colour is versatile, allowing you to continuously adapt the decorations as your child grows.
Let your imagination run wild! Consult with your child throughout the process, letting them suggest their own ideas, and ensure that they are comfortable with the change at every step.
