Planning the Perfect Bedroom for Your Child

When you are designing a bedroom for a child, you need to get the balance right between fun and practical. Ultimately, you want a room that is suited to their personality and interests, supports their development and can grow with them over time. With good planning this is something that you can achieve.

Firstly, you need to think about their age and how they will most likely need to use the space that is available. For example, a younger child may need more floor space to play on, whereas an older child may need a desk to study at, or a gaming area for example. It is a good idea to let your child get involved in the planning process, as this means that they can have their input and choose some of the décor that they like best and reflects their interests, whether it is nature or outer space!

Be aware that of course kids can change their minds and what they like as they grow, so you might want to consider things that are neutral or can easily be changed rather than theming a whole bedroom on their current favourite television program for example, only for them to go off it six months down the line!

One of the biggest challenges that you will find with a child’s room is keeping it neat and tidy! Storage is a must to help keep the room in good order. Getting fitted wardrobes from somewhere like this fitted wardrobes Poole Dorset based company //lamco-design.co.uk/bespoke-fitted-wardrobes is a great option as it makes the best use of the space that is available, such as awkward areas and small alcoves, helping you to maximise the storage in the room.

Under bed storage is also great, and it is good for storing larger items – you can either buy a bed that has built-in storage underneath, or you can buy storage boxes that are designed to go underneath the current bed. In smaller rooms, high sleeper beds that have lots of storage built into them are a great option.

When you plan the room out, bear in mind that your child’s needs will change as they grow, so as well as thinking of what suits them now, think about how this will work in the future.