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We know that children’s furniture should last for more than just one season. In fact, it should last for many years if you choose your collection wisely. The trick is to find something that will stay looking fresh and ‘spring like’ whatever the weather outside! So if you are thinking of giving your child’s bedroom a makeover this season, here are some ideas to help you create something that will last long into summer, autumn, winter and many more springs to come…     Colour Colour is key to creating an inviting child’s bedroom where your little one feels happy to play, work ..

A little magic in a child’s bedroom goes a long, long way. From firing the imagination to inducing a long and restful slumber, it’s important to create a girl’s or boy’s bedroom that speaks directly to them. Whatever your little one loves about life be it the colour green, fairy wings or rocket ships perhaps, try and include a design element that is close to their heart. Colours are easy to incorporate into a room in the form of soft furnishings and décor. Pairing white with bold favourite shades or mixing pastels always works well. When it comes to more personal touches however, there a..

First of all, brace yourself. Attempting to keep your child’s bedroom tidy is a bit like sticking to all those unrealistic new year’s resolutions you’ve made. It is no easy feat and should be approached with reasonable expectations, should you not wish to feel like a failure! As the most cluttered, chaotic and well used space in the home, it isn’t going to look like a showroom any time soon, no matter how many times you whizz round with the hoover. With this in mind, set the bar low. Mess isn’t all bad however. Those new Christmas goodies might amount to little more than a tip in your ey..

No one likes packing up Christmas for another year. Taking down decorations, hoovering up thousands of pine needles and attempting to cram reams of fairy lights back into their original boxes “Surely they didn’t come in those?”... After you’ve put away the hoover and settled down with a well-deserved cuppa, the house looks so bare you fear someone has stolen your furniture. However, rather than lament the end of the holiday season, think of it as the perfect opportunity to freshen up your home instead – not least your child’s bedroom.         Out with the old! Before y..

There are few things more pleasurable than seeing your child’s delighted face on Christmas morning. Reward for all the hard slog you’ve no doubt put in beforehand! Although a time of joy and celebration, Christmas can bring the best of us to our knees. People to see, places to go, presents to organise, finding space for that stockpile of food…the list goes on.  You might think that amongst all this chaos, the last thing you’ll have time for is a festive bedroom makeover.  Think again. Making sure your child has a bedroom filled with Christmas cheer could be the best 30 minutes you’ll ..

We’ve all been there. It’s Friday night, a couple of school friends have come over for dinner and they’ve all had a fabulous time. Then comes the inevitable question. “Can we have a sleepover!?” (in chorus of course!) You sort of expected this to happen but naively hoped they would think it best not to bother you with such things on a Friday night. And pigs might fly. So after completing all the relevant phone calls and squaring it with your fellow parent, you set about finding that pesky blow up mattress you took camping approximately a year before. Forget all those TV dramas you were h..

A child’s bedroom is usually a messy bedroom. Scattered toys on the floor, clothes strewn anywhere but in the wardrobe and an assortment of random shoes dumped here, there and everywhere – none of which make a pair. To see the bedroom you so lovingly put together turn into a jumbled heap on a daily basis, can be very annoying! You’ve gone from tidying up each day, to simply closing the door instead. Out of sight out of mind. There is another way to deal with your child’s penchant for mess however. Having children’s furniture which contains storage that is easily accessible could make all..

Furnishing a child’s bedroom can be fun and exciting, with so many colours, themes and fabrics to choose from. But unless you have endless pots of money - and time - to continually update the décor and furniture, you may want to think carefully before embarking on a huge ‘princess’ project. As boring as it may sound to your child, it makes financial sense to try and create a room that won’t date too quickly. This doesn’t make your task any easier however. It requires extremely careful planning and coordination to bring all elements of your vision together in an effective and interesting way..

Babies love to sleep. Unfortunately for new mums and dads however, this doesn’t always mean through the night! Thankfully our little ones make up their quota of sleep through much-needed naps – and plenty of them. These regular snippets of sleep are a necessary part of every baby’s routine.  Not only do they provide some essential downtime from all that feeding and wriggling around, they allow a little respite for mums and dads too. So instead of feeling guilty for sneaking in a few afternoon z’s on the sofa, make sure you listen to your body and prioritise napping alongside your chil..

Bedtime. An hour in the evening that is often cherished by parents, thanks to sleepy heads, cosy cuddles and ultimately…. peace! In theory, bedtime should be a lovely, relaxing affair. Bath and bubbles, a story or two then a few minutes to watch your little one drift off into the land of nod.  And pigs might fly I hear you mutter! It’s certainly true that for some parents bedtime is a breeze. For others however, it lingers in the mind all day long in anticipation of a complete and utter disaster – yet again. If you happen to fall into the latter bracket and need a nudge to get thin..

Why is it an issue? A child’s bedroom usually has more clutter, clothes and knick-knacks than any other area of the home. So much so, it can often look like the local car boot sale has taken up residence. It’s so easy to close the door on such chaos and hope that the cleaning fairy will wave her magic wand in your absence. However, seeing as that isn’t likely to happen any time soon, perhaps it might be wise to look at how you can maximise space and storage in your child’s bedroom instead!     How much space do you have? The size and shape of your available space is key to d..

Moving your child from a cot to a bed can be a very tricky time - not least for mums and dads. What if your child won’t sleep? What if they keep getting up? Worse still, what if they want to sleep in your bed every single night?! Whatever your worries might be, try and leave them at the bedroom door. If your child picks up on any jitters or nerves about the impending ‘big move’, it could scupper your plans for a smooth and easy transition.         At what age should I move my child from a cot to a bed? Every child is unique, so the answer to this will vary greatly. The..

Decorating the nursery is a very exciting time for new mums. Creating a comfortable and safe space for baby is always top priority - but delightful décor comes a very close second! For most mums this means getting completely carried away with every teddy bear, bell and whistle imaginable. As lovely as that is, it also helps to leave space in those plans to consider the world of toddlerhood too, so there won’t be a vast amount to change when the time comes. The early months of motherhood are often a blur of feeding, soothing and snatched hours of sleep. But before you know it, y..

    It has long been claimed that a good night’s sleep is the perfect natural remedy. From health and wellbeing to growth and school grades, a good restful slumber hits the ‘reset button’ and can prove to be a real game changer in our little one’s lives for sure – not to mention keeping us grown-ups beautiful too! Sleep is such a precious and sought-after ‘skill’ that we are regularly bombarded with tips and tricks on how to get it just right. Counting sheep, no screens, no caffeine, the list is endless. So when your child comes trundling in at 3am, after you’ve just nod..