Designing a pretty and stylish bedroom is a must for little girls. Your daughter will want her room to reflect her personality, but it’s important to remember that children’s tastes change rapidly as they get older. The last thing you want is to have to redecorate your little girl’s room every time her style preferences change. Think about it - your little girl is unlikely to want a Barbie theme when she reaches her teenage years! Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to create a stylish room that can easily be adapted as your little girl gets older and more mature. Here are our top tips to create a girls room that will stand the test of time:
Keep the walls neutral
We always recommend keeping the walls neutral in a children’s bedroom. We know from experience that children can be indecisive when it comes to colours and their favourite shades change quickly. Your little girl may be desperate for bright pink or purple walls now, but do you think she’ll still like this look in a few years?
Repainting the walls in your daughter’s room can be an expensive and time-consuming task, which is why most parents would rather avoid it! Sticking with neutral shades like white or cream is always the safest option if you want to create a timeless look. If you do decide to paint your daughter’s room in a different colour, then encourage her to choose a versatile shade that will suit her as she ages. For instance, pick a light pastel pink rather than a bright pink shade. Check out this useful guide on how to paint a wall like a pro.
Inject colour with accessories
Keeping the walls neutral doesn’t mean that your girls bed or bedroom needs to be plain or boring! You can easily liven up your little one’s room with the help of a few vibrant accessories. Use colourful accessories like cushions, rugs, ornaments, and blankets to inject colour and create a cosy atmosphere. Putting up wall art is another quick and easy way to add colour to your daughter’s bedroom without painting. You could also install bright-coloured floating shelves in your daughter’s bedroom. These will add a much-needed splash of colour and provide a practical place for your little one to store her belongings and display her favourite trinkets. The best part is, most accessories are affordable to replace when your little one gets older and wants to freshen up her bedroom design.
Try to avoid passing trends
We understand how difficult it can be to steer your little girl away from the idea of creating a Disney princess-themed bedroom. While it’s important to let your daughter inject her personality and style into her room, try to avoid decorating in passing trends. As mentioned above, you should be wary that your daughter’s tastes are likely to change when she gets older. So, try to agree on a timeless design rather than decorating in an on-trend style that is likely to go out of fashion in a few months or years. If your little one is set on having a Disney themed room, then try to incorporate this theme in a flexible, non-permanent way i.e. using accessories. Letting your daughter choose themed bed covers is an easy way to indulge her wishes, but at the same time, they can easily be replaced in the future.
Invest in sturdy furniture
Choosing cheap furniture for your daughter’s bedroom may save you money upfront, but it is likely to cost you more in the future. Cheap furniture is typically made from low-quality materials and will need replacing more frequently. For that reason, it is always best to invest in sturdy furniture that is made from quality materials. You should also try to opt for classic designs that won’t look outdated in a few years. Sturdy bedroom furniture is a great investment and quality pieces can be handed down to younger siblings or family members. Take a look at our range of luxurious girls’ bedroom furniture made from solid wood and build to last.
Summary
As children get older, their tastes tend to change rapidly. This can make it difficult to create a stylish room that will stand the test of time. Redecorating your little girl’s room regularly can be a huge waste of time and money, so think carefully about the design that you choose. Luckily, there are lots of easy ways to give your little girl the beautiful room she deserves, whilst also choosing a practical and timeless design. Use the above tips to create a stylish girls room that will stand the test of time.