The minimalism trend is extremely popular in the interior design world. Minimalist bedrooms benefit from being affordable, soothing, and stylish. Adopting a minimalist design can also make rooms appear bigger and help you maintain a clean and clutter-free living environment.
Minimalism is popular with adults, but many parents worry that a minimalist design will make their child’s room feel cold and uninviting. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to design a minimalist child’s room while ensuring that the space is still welcoming and stylish. Here are some ideas to help you create a minimalist bedroom for your child:
Remove unnecessary clutter
Minimalism is all about going back to the basics and living with less, and the first step to achieving a minimalist bedroom is to remove unnecessary clutter. Getting children to embrace minimalism can be a challenge, as they are bound to have lots of toys, books, and other belongings. That said, you can still have a clear-out and reduce the number of items in their bedroom. Go through your child’s belongings and make a pile of things they no longer use or need. Encourage your little one to donate unwanted items to charity by offering a reward like their favourite home-cooked meal or a fun family day out.
Create extra storage
Sufficient storage is essential in a minimalist bedroom, especially in children’s rooms. Make sure that your little one has enough storage to keep their toys, clothes, and other belongings kept tidy. Have a dedicated space for everything and encourage your child to clean up after themselves and put items away when they are finished with them. If you are struggling with storage space in your child’s room, then don’t panic! There are heaps of creative ways to add extra storage to a compact space. For instance, you can install racks in a wardrobe to create additional storage space. You can also choose bedroom furniture with built-in storage solutions. At Little Lucy Willow, we offer a wide selection of children’s beds with built-in storage to help your little one keep their bedroom clean and tidy. We recommend choosing bedroom furniture made from light wood as other materials like glass and metal can make minimalist rooms feel cold and clinical.
Use a neutral colour palette
Minimalist bedroom designs tend to adopt a simple colour palette and focus on neutral shades like white, cream, beige, and light grey. If you want to create a minimalist bedroom for your child, then try to keep the walls neutral. You can give the walls a new coat of paint to freshen up the interiors and give the room a more clean and polished appearance. Neutral shades have a calming effect and will help your design a soothing space for your child to play, learn, and sleep. Another benefit of choosing a neutral colour palette in your child’s room is that the design can easily be updated and you won’t need to make major changes to the decor as they get older.
Keep in mind that neutral bedrooms don’t need to be plain or boring. You can easily add a splash of colour and personality using accessories in your child’s favourite colour. Get creative in your child’s bedroom and have fun using colourful accessories and patterns. That said, bedroom accessories should be kept to a minimum to achieve a minimalist design. You should also avoid going too crazy with colour and patterns, or you’ll end up with the opposite of a minimalist bedroom!
Choose a focal point
Creating a focal point will help you add interest and personality to your child’s minimalist bedroom. A focal point refers to the thing in the room that catches your attention. This could be the bed, a large stuffed toy, or an eye-catching art print on the wall, and so on. Choose one focal point in your child’s bedroom that will attract visitors’ attention. Keep everything around the focal point simple to achieve a minimalist look.
Summary
Minimalist design can sometimes feel cold and clinical, meaning it is often avoiding in kids’ bedrooms. However, minimalism can look clean and beautiful in children’s bedrooms. There are dozens of simple ways to bring warmth and personality to a minimalist room and make the space feel more inviting. The above tips will help you create a stunning minimalist bedroom for your child that is both stylish and practical.