A new year is upon us and it is the perfect time to make some changes. In the spirit of newness, why not refresh your child’s bedroom to welcome in the new year and inspire some positive changes. And although it may seem that keeping up with your child’s constantly changing tastes is impossible - they seem to swap their favourite colours and characters as quickly as they outgrow their school uniforms - but it can actually be quite simple to give their space a lovely refresh without fully redecorating. In the list below there are five easy ways to create an updated look and feel that your kids are sure to love!
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Invest in New Furniture
Furniture has the ability to truly transform a room so why not update some key pieces this new year. For a child’s room, furniture should be both practical and aesthetic. And the most important part of any bedroom is, of course, the bed. There are many different types and styles of children’s beds available so choose one that will enhance the bedroom, while at the same time add some style and fun. A new bed or new storage solutions are an easy way to update a bedroom by simply changing out just one item.
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Declutter, Declutter, Declutter
It is great to see the new year as an opportunity for a fresh start. The new year is the perfect time to reflect on your possessions and to get rid of any that feel unnecessary or perhaps out-dated. Work with your children to get rid of any toys and belongings that they no longer love or use regularly. This will provide an opportunity to simplify their room and give it a calmer feeling. Storage is a great way to help declutter a bedroom. A mixture of open and closed storage is best for children. It is important that they have space to display their favourite belongings at every age, but being able to pack away messy stuff that’s used less frequently will help keep the room feeling more ordered.
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Add Fun with a Feature Walls
Changing up the walls of your child’s bedroom is a way to create a high impact change in a simple manner. Use colours and shapes to create a fun focal point to the room without too much effort. There are many different wall art options for children’s bedrooms, such as murals, stickers, borders, wallpaper, hanging accessories, and more. Choose the option that works best for your child’s space and have fun with it. Changing the walls of a room is a truly transformative activity so explore your options and bring on a new room for the new year!
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Play With Lighting
Lighting is a key part of any room. And just as in other rooms, children’s bedrooms should have a range of light sources for flexibility. Adding a fun lighting feature can be a great way to bring new life to your child’s bedroom. Choose a lighting feature with an attractive shape (this will then also create interesting patterned shadows) or in a beautiful colour. If the design of your lighting feature leaves the room without adequate all-over light, supplement it with downlights. Decorative lighting can be a great way to personalise a bedroom scheme. Fairy lights or plug-in LED strips are a low-cost option to keep up with changing tastes and add an element of whimsy.
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Consider the Floors
If you have plain flooring, a great way to brighten up a child’s bedroom is to add a fun, coloured rug. Whichever rug you choose it is important to make sure it doesn’t slip. Underlays and grips designed for that purpose will prevent any accidents and allow you to choose a rug that best fits the bedroom. Children’s rug designs range from themed, through to traditional motifs like stripes, spots and stars, to plain colours (which won’t compete with any patterned wallpaper). Add a new one to your child’s bedroom this new year to add some colour and texture in a simple way!
These five simple suggestions are fun ways to update your child’s bedroom this new year without breaking the bank and completely redecorating. Simple changes and updates that have a high impact are the way to go to easily transform a bedroom into the perfect, stimulating sanctuary for your child.