We all know that times
flies, and this couldn’t be truer than when you have kids. One moment they can
be off to their first day of school and the next they’re off to university!
One such nightmare for
any parent is the day when your child comes up to you and asks the dreaded
question, “can I change my room?”.
It's inevitable that at a
few points in their life they’re going to want to switch up their bedroom,
after all, no teenager wants to invite friends over if they’ve got a bedroom
that better suits a 10-year-old.
To avoid splashing the
cash in the future, it’s best to invest from the beginning.
With that said, here are
some top tips for designing a bedroom that can adapt to your child’s needs
throughout their growing life.
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Before your baby is even
here, it’s easy to get swept away with all the cute and adorable furnishings
out there. However, as anyone with a baby will know, they seem to change and
grow on what feels like an hourly basis. Is that fairy-tale wallpaper you spent
hours putting up going to be worth it?
While things like wall
colours can easily be changed, big furniture items like wardrobes and beds
probably can’t. Instead of opting for a novelty bunk bed that will eventually
be outgrown, keep the furniture timeless.
Neutral furniture means
you can adapt the style of the room without having to fork out on new dressers
or bedside tables with every passing craze your child will likely be
piggybacking.
Get them involved (but not too involved)
Changing the look of
their bedroom is an exciting time for any child. Finally, a chance for them to
have some input and creativity based on their own likes and dislikes!
Once you’ve (begrudgingly
in some cases) allowed them to think about redesigning their bedroom, allow
them some freedom to pick out bits and pieces that they like.
For example, Swift Direct Blinds
has a great selection of children’s blinds and curtains. Allowing your child to
pick out something like blinds and curtains is a great option because this is
something you can easily change in the future – which brings us to the next
point.
Don’t let them have too
much choice. As their imagination runs wild, they’ll likely pick out several of
their ‘favourite’ colours which definitely don’t go well together no matter how
much they insist that they do. They’ll probably also want a rocket ship bed
with a slide and a ball pit too.
Giving them just a little
bit of input means they’ll love their new bedroom, just make sure they don’t
get too carried away!
Personalise with accessories
As with most rooms in
your home, try to keep the base neutral. Things like walls and carpets should be as timeless
as the furniture we mentioned earlier.
Throughout their
lifetime, your child will probably latch onto several different themes that
they claim to be their favourite. Instead of investing in a tonne of dust
sheets and paint rollers, keeping the room neutral provides you with a blank
canvas every time.
Things like bedding and
soft furnishings can be easily switched up at little cost to suit your child’s
age. Similarly, accent accessories can be easily swapped in and out which means
you can replace the toys and teddys with plants and canvases once they hit the
teenage years.
Plus, once they
(eventually) move out, you can simply send them on their way with most of their
things and you’ve once again got that blank canvas on which you can set up your
guest bedroom, home gym, office or whatever it is you’re planning to do with
the extra space!
While it’s always
exciting to see your child grow and develop, there’s no telling how and what
they’ll want their bedroom to look like. Hopefully, these few tips and tricks
will help you to save some pennies when your child starts asking after a new
bedroom.
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