{"id":23715,"date":"2020-12-18T10:56:37","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T10:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=23715"},"modified":"2022-02-03T15:33:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T15:33:49","slug":"10-stylish-room-ideas-for-your-first-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/10-stylish-room-ideas-for-your-first-child\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Stylish Room Ideas for your First Child"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorating a child\u2019s room is one of the most delightful things for new parents. However, creating a functional, beautiful space that your kid will love both now and in days to come is a tall order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great news is that you can make it happen. In this post, we\u2019ll share 10 stylish and smart kid\u2019s room ideas that will keep both you and your child happy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#1 \u2013 Choose a practical layout<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A child\u2019s room layout can be challenging because space will have multiple functions. And so, you have to allocate the available space accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When designing for a younger kid, enough open floors for play, a table for arts &amp; crafts, soft flooring, and several open storages for packing bulky toys are very important. A-frame or a tepee in the corner of the child\u2019s room is also a great addition since it will give the child a nice spot to relax before bed or play imaginative games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an older child, you may replace some of the pieces with a pinboard for invitations and school notes, a desk for homework, floor or bean bags cushions to offer additional seating when he or she has friends over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you visit any shop or start looking for friendly shifters to deliver your furniture, make a plan to your kid\u2019s bedroom scale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also, measure the furniture you want to purchase to ensure that they fit both the doorway and space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#2 \u2013 Embrace a modern, simple design<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to a child\u2019s room, less is more. And so, by keeping furnishings to a minimum and the d\u00e9cor elegant and simple, you will offer a neutral canvas and create enough space to play, which can be easily updated as your kid grows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also aim for a Scandinavian or modern aesthetic since such styles embrace minimalist d\u00e9cor, simple furniture, and overall practicality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#3 \u2013 Play with colour<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/magazine\/kids-room-colors-and-how-they-can-affect-behavior-stsetivw-vs~16866284\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children love to colour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but selecting the right one can be challenging. Sure, your little boy may adore all things blue now, but that does not mean he will later. The thought of repainting the room in a few short years is also enough to give any parent colour commitment problems!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clever way of doing this is by introducing a rainbow of colourful accessories into a neutral, clean setting, which can be updated when your child is ready for a cool and new look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#4 &#8211; Keep little minds and hands busy<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have got the space, consider creating a child-friendly work area. Providing your little one with a place to create and colour keep him or her busy and may help with his or her mental and physical development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, create a stylish yet playful workspace that can easily transition into a study station when the kid is older.\u00a0<span>Consider purchasing a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brentwoodhome.com\/products\/play-couch-kids-sofa-couch\">play sofa for kids<\/a> <\/span><span>so they have a place to read and play.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#5\u2013 Incorporate texture and pattern<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering what makes the children\u2019s room you see in magazines look so lovely, then the careful use of texture and pattern has lots to do with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These often neglected yet beautiful stepsisters of colours are essential decorating tools and professional designers\u2019 secret weapons. This is because they can take a kid\u2019s room from boring to breathtaking with only a few elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider using a powerful combination of textural, rich layers and bold graphic patterns in order to create a visually interesting and well-balanced place without any colour at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#6 \u2013 Smart storage<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children come with lots of stuff from their games, books, and toys to their always-changing wardrobes in different sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to double the storage space, consider furniture with built-in storage, and use hooks, under-the-bed storage crates, book rails, and wall-hugging book rails. You can also install the second rail in your first child\u2019s closet to expand the storage potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#7 \u2013 Find a theme<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When deciding on a theme for your little one\u2019s room, consider how easy it will be to update as the kid gets older, your budget, and your longevity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For nurseries, most professional advisors encourage new parents to bring their childhood and history into elements of the design, maybe through favourite quotes or characters from childhood. If your child is older, talk to him or her first to know what he or she wants. Creating a room that expresses your child \u2018individuality while balancing it with the rest of the room\u2019s style is very important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Bonus tip:<\/strong><\/em> you can get creative with murals. No doubt, most themed children\u2019s rooms bring impressive wall murals to mind. If you go for a mural, stick with a cute scene that will transition well for several years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#8 \u2013 Display<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids love to display their most-valued things, and so why not place a fun display shelf. You can also mount galvanised walls on the wall and you have got an instant magnetic board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#9 \u2013 Make the child\u2019s bed a focal point<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer your child\u2019s bed with playful cushions and eye-catching, fabulous bed linen or splash out on an impressive frame or bedhead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can as well frame the bed with a string of pom poms or garland to draw more attention. Fairly lights will also transform the room into a magical place at night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#10 \u2013 Decorate the ceiling<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make the room\u2019s ceiling suitable for a child\u2019s taste, decorate it with glow in the dark products or items. Your child would enjoy staring at the ceiling while he or she is about to sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use colourful curtains to give the bedroom a cleaner and sharper look. Consider placing a valance to reduce light, which comes from overhead during the daytime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The bottom line<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some room ideas are indeed sophisticated and elegant. However, whatever decoration you go for, the care and love, which can be reflected on how much time and hard work you\u2019ve dedicated to working on your child\u2019s room is the most important thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Ref number:\u00a0THSI-2082<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #999999;\">Ref : THSI-2645 \/ ZD. 23741<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Decorating a child\u2019s room is one of the most delightful things for new parents. However, creating a functional, beautiful space that your kid will love both now and in days to come is a tall order. 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