Is your head spinning at the thought of designing your kid’s bedroom? There are many things to consider for a functional and visually attractive space. You need to combine creativity and strategic planning so they work in harmony. Although not true for all design projects, isn’t now the best time to learn some great design tips? We are sharing seven things to consider when designing your kid’s bedroom.
Make A Plan First
You should only jump head-first into a design project if you are clear on your goals and objectives. You should involve your child in the planning process. When we mention involvement, we mean let your child have some say. If you give them free rein, you’ll have four different colored walls.
Don’t completely relinquish creative control to your child. You may want pink walls and pastel pink beds to match your interior. But your child could have a different approach. You can’t skip this process because planning goes a long way.
Consider the following as you devise a plan.
What Are Your Kid’s Hobbies?
Plan for the room your kid needs. Don’t only focus on what you want. After all, they are going to use the space every day. It would be a shame to find Play-Doh in your high heels because they’re bored in their space.
Got a light sleeper? You may want to plan for blackout curtains and remove external stimuli that could wake them. What is something they could not live without?
Planning this out before beginning helps you gain clarity in the project.
What Layout Will You Choose?
You should also plan for the layout of the bedroom. Visualizing this on paper is effective for helping you plan. You can move items around before making a decision requiring more work. It also allows you to know if everything will fit in the room.
Don’t Make Storage An Afterthought
People need to plan for storage during a bedroom redesign. Consider where you need storage, what’s currently available, and how to incorporate more. We recommend you do this before you start redesigning so you aren’t confused when you can’t fit the last pair of shoes in the closet you meticulously measured.
Storage is not a one-size-fits-all approach. You can choose from plastic cubbies or wooden door hangers. So explore your options and choose that which will best suit your child.
Decide on the Key Colors and Visuals.
Now you’ve planned everything, and it’s the moment to put it into play. You need to start gathering redesign materials. Wait a minute! Did you plan the color scheme for the room? You should have a general idea of the colors and visuals you’d like to incorporate after you make your plan. It’s okay not to have this before you choose a layout because odd colors often work together.
Don’t be afraid to take risks in this phase because big risks reap big rewards. If you want a green bed and a yellow wall, try it to see if it works. You’ll surprise yourself with some of the combos you’ll create.
Choose The Finishing Touches.
Many people like to plan for finishing touches when deciding colors and visuals. We urge you not to do this. You can easily see which finishings look drab or fab when you have everything together.
With a color scheme or design, seeing how the light in the space affects the finer details will be possible. Choose detailed pieces to add to the room, but ensure they look nice and don’t clash with anything previously mentioned.
Do you see why you should wait to add fine details to the room’s design? Trust that it would be a big pain to return everything, especially when the solution is as simple as stated.
Make It Kid-Centered
Don’t forget that the room is for your child instead of you. Many parents see images on Instagram and Pinterest that get caught up on what they like. Choosing a style and design you like is fine, but an extravagantly oversized play chest wouldn’t be a good choice. The chest would occupy loads of space your little one needs for playtime.
We’ve shared seven things to consider when designing your kid’s bedroom. We hope you will use them to aid you in your redesign process. A process is in the course of everything successful, and design isn’t different. You should step back next time you want to redesign a kids’ room. Then, ponder on what would look nice and maintain function. Next, plan everything we mentioned above.