Having a blank canvas to work with will give you the freedom to get creative and design a beautiful and functional bedroom for your little one. We know how important it is for children to have a room that reflects their individual style and taste. Decorating your child’s room will allow them to express their individuality and create an inviting space to play, learn, and relax. The good news is, there are countless affordable ways to add colour and interest to your child’s room. Here are our top tips on how to work with a blank canvas and add a personal touch:
Paint the walls
Painting the walls is one of the most obvious ways to decorate a room and add colour and interest to a blank space. Painting is a relatively straightforward task that you should be able to do yourself with some basic DIY skills and tools. If you are planning on painting the walls in your child’s room, then make sure you prepare them first to ensure a smooth finish. We recommend watching a tutorial video or reading a guide before attempting to paint a room for the first time.
Remember that the colour palette you choose will have a big impact on the atmosphere and feel of your child’s room, so consider shades carefully. Ask your little one what colour they would like, but err on the side of caution. Hot pink walls might not be so popular in a few years! Try to stick with neutral or pastel shades and add bolder colours using accessories and other decor items. Make decorating fun by getting your whole family involved in the painting project - just make sure you wear old clothes and cover your floors beforehand!
Hang fun wallpaper
Hanging wallpaper is another easy way to add colour and interest to blank walls. Wallpaper comes in a massive variety of colours and patterns, so you should find it easy to find the perfect design for your child’s room. Keep in mind that hanging wallpaper can be more complex than painting, especially if you choose a pattern that needs to be perfectly aligned. If you decide to decorate your child’s room with wallpaper, then you might decide to hire a professional decorator to ensure a quality finish. A quicker and more cost-effective option is to install removable wallpaper, also known as stick or temporary wallpaper. As the name suggests, this wallpaper can be easily installed and removed without causing damage to the wall. Removable wallpaper is a great option for children’s rooms as it can easily be replaced as they get older.
Use colourful accessories
Accessories can instantly add colour and vibrancy to your child’s bedroom and transform the look of their room. The main advantage of using accessories is that they can create an interesting and colourful environment, without the need to paint or make other permanent changes. Accessories are also cheap and easy to replace if your little one decides that they want a different decor theme in their room. Some of the best accessories to decorate with are wall art, canvas prints, decorative cushions, and patterned blankets. You can also hang photo frames to add interest to blank walls and create a personal touch.
Purchase quality furniture
No bedroom is complete without essential furniture like a bed, wardrobe, bedside table, and chest of drawers. We always recommend investing in quality bedroom furniture that is built from strong materials. That way, you can have peace of mind knowing that your furniture will see your little one through their childhood and won’t need replacing every couple of years. You can also choose colourful furniture to add interest to your little one’s room and brighten up blank walls. At Little Lucy Willow, we offer a beautiful collection of pink bedroom furniture that is perfect for little princesses. Our children’s bedroom furniture can be customised in various shades including midnight blue, seaside blue, and baby elephant grey.
Summary
Keeping your child’s bedroom neutral has benefits, but you should decorate to add a personal touch to the space. Getting creative with different colours, patterns, and decor will create a more inviting space for your child. There are loads of simple and affordable ways to add interest to a blank canvas. The above tips should help you create a unique and welcoming bedroom for your little one.