Kids’ need rooms to grow because it’s something kids do constantly, too.
The best bedrooms are those that make kids feel happy and capable of anything when they grow up, from dancing on stage to reaching the moon.
Those dreams change as they get older so updating is essential.
Decorating a kids’ room
The secret is choosing a plain wall colour to start with, such as a warm or neutral white, and a bed that can be extended.
Then add linen and art that can be changed with little effort when the time comes. Finish with accessories that make your child happy now.
A tiny ballet dress hanging above the cot is an inexpensive way to inject personality into this nursery. Photo: bauersyndication.com.au
Kids’ room accessories
The small details are what make children’s rooms so delightful. Whether it’s a kooky stuffed toy or a mobile that’s impossibly cute, those are the things you and your child will get the most pleasure from.
Kids also love putting up their art so why not formalise them by framing in white and hanging? This makes the art stand out and celebrates something they’ve created. Start with a big selection and edit until you get colours and shapes that work together.
Devote a wall to hanging drawings and just-finished paintings. Photo: bauersyndication.com.au
Boys’ zone
In the room below, the animal-motif linen sets the tone for the house-shaped mural at the head of the bed. In bold blue stripes it’s the focal point of this room and is so easy to create – just use masking tape and paint on a large board cut to the shape you want. You can achieve similar effects with wall murals and decals. Choose a theme and have fun
Paint a simple backdrop for the bed and finish with wall stickers. Photo: bauersyndication.com.au
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