9 Bedroom Ideas That Will Grow With Your Kids
Inspire imaginative play in your child’s bedroom with convertible furniture, clever colour themes and DIY decor
Designing a children’s room is not always a straightforward task because kids grow up so quickly. You could spend a fortune on creating the perfect room for your little one but will this stand the test of time? Forget cheesy fads and typical kid’s decor; opt for a more versatile design scheme instead. Save yourself the drama (and dollars) by investing in innovative furniture pieces that you can adapt to your child’s changing needs, clever colours and themes or opt for DIY touches that let you (or your child) put a personal stamp on it.
2. Dress your nursery walls in a generic colour theme
Cheery yellows and subtle greys work well as a combination to update a baby’s room without imposing an expiry date on the design. And patterns like stripes add a classic touch to any space; just as it works effortlessly in this nursery.
If you’re a new parent and are leaving the baby’s gender as a surprise (good on you!), but still want to design your nursery before baby arrives, opt for gender-neutral colours like green, yellow, grey and cyan. These are typically considered safe colours to use in a design scheme for either gender.
Cheery yellows and subtle greys work well as a combination to update a baby’s room without imposing an expiry date on the design. And patterns like stripes add a classic touch to any space; just as it works effortlessly in this nursery.
If you’re a new parent and are leaving the baby’s gender as a surprise (good on you!), but still want to design your nursery before baby arrives, opt for gender-neutral colours like green, yellow, grey and cyan. These are typically considered safe colours to use in a design scheme for either gender.
3. Opt for versatile furniture that will grow with your child
When I started doing up my nursery at home, I was shocked at the high cost of furniture for babies. So with this in mind, I chose to go for furniture that could convert/adapt or grow with my baby.
Sure, these pieces are usually a bit more expensive but paying more for a cot that converts into an actual children’s bed (mine converts into a double) rather than throwing out the cot when my bub outgrew it was so worth it.
You can also opt for pieces like a change table that becomes a chest of drawers or a sideboard that doubles as a bookshelf too.
As for colours, a monochromatic scheme will go a long way in evolving with your child as he or she grows up. Black and white are timeless colours so you won’t have to worry about this going out of style.
When I started doing up my nursery at home, I was shocked at the high cost of furniture for babies. So with this in mind, I chose to go for furniture that could convert/adapt or grow with my baby.
Sure, these pieces are usually a bit more expensive but paying more for a cot that converts into an actual children’s bed (mine converts into a double) rather than throwing out the cot when my bub outgrew it was so worth it.
You can also opt for pieces like a change table that becomes a chest of drawers or a sideboard that doubles as a bookshelf too.
As for colours, a monochromatic scheme will go a long way in evolving with your child as he or she grows up. Black and white are timeless colours so you won’t have to worry about this going out of style.
4. Choose an L-shaped layout in a shared bedroom
Do you have twins or kids who need to share a bedroom? Maximise the space you have by adopting an L-shaped configuration.
You’ll have more play space for the kids and they will enjoy the bonding time.
If you’ve got extra space, you can even add a sofa bed that could serve as a before-bedtime story space and a spot for your kids’ friends to spend the night in the future.
Do you have twins or kids who need to share a bedroom? Maximise the space you have by adopting an L-shaped configuration.
You’ll have more play space for the kids and they will enjoy the bonding time.
If you’ve got extra space, you can even add a sofa bed that could serve as a before-bedtime story space and a spot for your kids’ friends to spend the night in the future.
5. Build upwards to create more space in a small room
Whether you choose a platform style, loft or bunk bed, you can maximise the space in a small room by building upwards. Be clever and work some storage into the mix. After all, your kids’ stuff will add on every year so planning ahead will help keep the space organised and allow for future growth.
For instance, a platform bed with hidden pull out drawers or shelving under a loft bed for books and other essentials are good ideas to consider.
Need a solution for all those books? Create a private library on the bay window or a ledge, if there’s one in the room.
Want to give your kids a clever geographic learning experience and encourage imaginative playtime? Opt for a large world map, which is an excellent choice for any boy or girl, and work this into your decor. Get the kids to map out where they have been to on the map with sticker dots or Post-its (sticky notes) with interesting information as part of a weekly game.
Whether you choose a platform style, loft or bunk bed, you can maximise the space in a small room by building upwards. Be clever and work some storage into the mix. After all, your kids’ stuff will add on every year so planning ahead will help keep the space organised and allow for future growth.
For instance, a platform bed with hidden pull out drawers or shelving under a loft bed for books and other essentials are good ideas to consider.
Need a solution for all those books? Create a private library on the bay window or a ledge, if there’s one in the room.
Want to give your kids a clever geographic learning experience and encourage imaginative playtime? Opt for a large world map, which is an excellent choice for any boy or girl, and work this into your decor. Get the kids to map out where they have been to on the map with sticker dots or Post-its (sticky notes) with interesting information as part of a weekly game.
6. Create the perfect reading spot along a bay window
One of the best ways to encourage your children to read books is to create a lovely reading spot of their own.
A bay window is perfect for this. Get your kids involved in creating this personal sanctuary that’s theirs to enjoy. Let them choose the colour scheme or pick a favourite shade and work this into the overall design scheme of the bedroom.
Add comfy cushions so the kids can really cosy up and enjoy their reads or take an afternoon nap, if space permits.
One of the best ways to encourage your children to read books is to create a lovely reading spot of their own.
A bay window is perfect for this. Get your kids involved in creating this personal sanctuary that’s theirs to enjoy. Let them choose the colour scheme or pick a favourite shade and work this into the overall design scheme of the bedroom.
Add comfy cushions so the kids can really cosy up and enjoy their reads or take an afternoon nap, if space permits.
7. Removable wall decals allow for quick and easy decor changes
One of the most cost effective and versatile decorating tips is to apply removable wall decals onto your children’s walls or furniture.
As your child grows older, you can simply spruce things up by changing the decals. And voila! A new theme is born.
Removable wall decals also work wonders in transforming boring furniture into clever design pieces – think cheery polka dots on a chest of drawers or a striking tree silhouette on a wardrobe door.
One of the most cost effective and versatile decorating tips is to apply removable wall decals onto your children’s walls or furniture.
As your child grows older, you can simply spruce things up by changing the decals. And voila! A new theme is born.
Removable wall decals also work wonders in transforming boring furniture into clever design pieces – think cheery polka dots on a chest of drawers or a striking tree silhouette on a wardrobe door.
8. Soft hues in a girl’s room add a feminine touch
Romantic, soft shades such as Bunny Soft Quarter by Dulux, are perfect in a little girl’s bedroom and also work well in older teenagers’ rooms. The soft shade lends itself towards creating a calm, relaxing environment. It can also be jazzed up with brighter pops of colour or pared down with white and other soft shades like Alley Quarter or Whisper White by Dulux.
Romantic, soft shades such as Bunny Soft Quarter by Dulux, are perfect in a little girl’s bedroom and also work well in older teenagers’ rooms. The soft shade lends itself towards creating a calm, relaxing environment. It can also be jazzed up with brighter pops of colour or pared down with white and other soft shades like Alley Quarter or Whisper White by Dulux.
9. Showcase a DIY feature wall in the nursery
One of the most satisfying aspects to designing my son’s bedroom revolved around the many DIY touches I applied to it.
For starters, a painted wall featuring a mountainscape seemed like a huge task at first but the results were stunning and the ‘adventure’ theme is so apt for the new journey that our little family is embarking on.
With the money saved from hiring a professional painter, we were able to splurge on an amazingly comfy rocker that ‘saved’ my back from the many hours spent nursing my son.
We also saved heaps of money by creating our own artwork wall – with printed pictures (royalty free) and prints in frames purchased from a thrift shop. You can find similar items at New2U Thrift Shop or the Salvation Army Thrift Shop.
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One of the most satisfying aspects to designing my son’s bedroom revolved around the many DIY touches I applied to it.
For starters, a painted wall featuring a mountainscape seemed like a huge task at first but the results were stunning and the ‘adventure’ theme is so apt for the new journey that our little family is embarking on.
With the money saved from hiring a professional painter, we were able to splurge on an amazingly comfy rocker that ‘saved’ my back from the many hours spent nursing my son.
We also saved heaps of money by creating our own artwork wall – with printed pictures (royalty free) and prints in frames purchased from a thrift shop. You can find similar items at New2U Thrift Shop or the Salvation Army Thrift Shop.
TELL US
What are some satisfying DIY projects or clever design touches you’ve included in your child’s bedroom? Let us know in the Comments section below.
MORE
Singapore kids’ rooms and nursery ideas
Make your kids’ room fun and educational
Scandi inspiration for kids’ spaces
Just because you are designing a child’s bedroom doesn’t mean you’ve got to go with popular icons like Hello Kitty or The Transformers.
Instead of kiddy designs that will date over time, opt for a patterned wallpaper in your child’s favourite colour instead. Use this on a feature wall to create interest without going over the top. The same goes for bed linen – opt for a more neutral pattern or block colours that will stay timeless and last longer than the latest fad.