Christmas time is just around the corner, and that means it is time to add some Christmas cheer to your home that Santa himself would be proud of! A great place to start is with your child’s bedroom. This article will look at 4 ways you can transform your child’s canopy bed into the ultimate Christmas grotto. With only a few small changes you can create a magical indoor haven safe from the cold, where you and your children can have lots of cosy Christmas fun together.
1. A Touch Of Snow
The festive period is just not the same without a layer of crisp, white snow. But we all know that the British weather is very unpredictable, which makes the chances of having a perfect white Christmas extremely thin. But there is no need to worry about the weather. You can just bring the fun indoors to make sure your little ones still have a winter wonderland to enjoy over Christmas time! Creating a snowy dreamland is easy to achieve through a few simple decor changes and additions. Swap out your child’s bedding for a white duvet and pillows. Place a cosy white rug on the floor next to your little girl’s bed. Top it all off with a white, furry throw on their bed and just like that you have got yourself an indoor winter wonderland - that is much cosier than the real thing! The best part about this magical transformation is that all these decor pieces are affordable and you can use them again whenever you like all year round, which makes them very practical and budget-friendly for everyone.
2. White Furniture
As a parent, we know how important and beneficial a good night’s sleep is for your child. So why not treat your little one to a new bed this Christmas! If you are thinking about replacing your child’s bed, consider choosing a classic white bed. White furniture will not only help to bring child’s Christmas grotto to life but will also create a crisp, clean finish all year round. Look for a canopy bed option with functional storage so that when the festive period is over you have lots of practical storage space for new toys and belongings. Your little one’s white bed and linen will create a great blank canvas to add some festive touches that will bring some Christmas cheer to their festive grotto.
3. Lots Of Lights
When it comes to decorating any room, accessories and the finishing touches are extremely important. These elements tie everything together and add fun details to make it feel playful and personal. And the one accessory that a Christmas grotto definitely needs is lots of twinkling lights. An easy way to achieve this is by draping an abundance of fairy lights throughout the Christmas grotto area. It is best to choose low voltage LED lights that stay cool to the touch. Also, be careful when stringing up the Christmas lights to not to create any form of a hazard so as to keep your little one as safe as possible. This LED form of lighting is an affordable option and can be reused as night lights once Christmas is over to create a lovely homely ambience for your little ones to enjoy.
4. Classic Christmas Decorations
Using lots of classic Christmas decorations in and around your child’s bed is a great way to create a Christmas feel. Adding small festive details to your Santa’s grotto will help pull the whole Christmas theme together. By adding baubles, tinsel, decorative garlands, and posters, you will soon start to see the festive design take shape. Be sure to not use any glass decorations as you do not want your child to hurt themselves on any broken glass. Consider getting your child involved in the decorating and make some of your own DIY Christmas decorations, such as red and green paper chains or a wreath using plants from the garden. There are lots of ideas available online for you to try out!
A few simple changes is all it takes to add some Christmas cheer to your child’s beloved festive period. We hope this article will help you to transform your child’s bed into a magical Christmas grotto where you can all spend lots of quality family time together this festive period.