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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..

If you have a lively little boy who enjoys the sort of games that turn you into a human shield for all things breakable, do not despair. It’s a fact that many children have now moved away from energetic play and settled down with devices instead, leading to countless problems with health and education. So the longer you can encourage your child to be active during their downtime the better! With this in mind, don’t lose heart when the rough and tumble starts, embrace it instead. Join in the fun and find ways to make sure your child has a safe and robust place to play whilst leaving your hom..

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..

Children are the biggest hoarders of all. Their piles of toys, books and bears grows along with them for those first few years at least. Most of this paraphernalia may lie untouched for months but woe betide the brave warrior who tries to remove any it! Cue plenty of tears.  And don’t even mention the clothes…  So if you can’t sneak out the surplus under the cover of darkness what’s the solution? Maximise your storage of course! At Little Lucy Willow we know just how essential it is to make sure your children’s furniture is practical as well as stunning with great storage options f..

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..

Buying a child’s bed is one of the biggest purchases you are likely to make when furnishing your home, so it’s advisable to knuckle down and do your homework before taking the plunge. Think long term, rather than just a few years ahead. Try to find something that will complement your child’s ever-changing tastes as they grow. You need a stunning, timeless, dependable piece of furniture that will still look and feel fresh decades from now.       Style It’s important that your child really does love their bed, so finding something that looks great is almost as essent..

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..

If your child’s bedroom is a little on the small side it’s probably going to need the most work. Aside from choosing the right bed, furniture and décor to suit a small room, children tend to have a mountain of paraphernalia which they seldom want to part with! With this in mind it pays to make sure you maximise every inch of their available space. We’ve put together a few ideas to help you get those little rooms just right and create a stunning space that your child will love to call their very own.     Mirror mirror on the wall… Natural light can make or break a r..

Your child’s bedroom is arguably the most important room in your home. Whether playing, working or sleeping, it’s the one space your little one gets to call their very own. A happy bedroom makes a happy child. With this in mind, it pays to get it right and create a room that is calming yet stimulating, organised, yet relaxed. Striking the right balance is key, but where do you begin? Perhaps the most sensible thing to consider first is how to maximise your available space. Whether it’s a single or double bed you require, bookcase or bedside cabinet, it’s important to know your limitatio..