Ideas for updating a child’s room

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All parents want their children to have a nice bedroom to play and sleep in. The problem is that most of us do not have a lot of spare time or an endless pot of money, which is why I think many of you will like this post. Below are some simple, affordable and quick ideas for updating a child’s room.

Use pictures to update the decor

Your children´s tastes will change rapidly as they grow up, so you will want to update the theme of their room on a regular basis. A good way to do this is to regularly change the artwork. We created a photo wall in Harry’s bedroom very easily, and by adding photos or prints it means you are easily able to re-frame different images, print off your favourite family shots and quickly change the look of the room for very little outlay.

Stick to a neutral colour palette for the walls

Provided you have chosen a neutral colour palette you will not have to repaint the room every time you update your child`s room. I, of course, never listen to my own advice and created a mural wall in Harry’s room, and not even one I would be able to easily paint over, no, I opted for a Batman mural – BUT in my defence I blooming love it, as does Harry and all his friends.

Consider natural or plain flooring

Plain floors, in a neutral colour, will not have to be changed every few years. It makes sense to choose something that is hard-wearing and easy to clean. While laminate flooring is a particularly good option, it is not always best for bedrooms as it can be cold and noisy especially for kid’s rooms, instead you’ll want to look into carpet which will clean easily, after all, kids tend to make so much mess you’ll want something you can spot clean often or deep clean when they’ve spilt far too many drinks over their carpets.

Invest in flexible furniture for your child´s room

As your child grows you will need to regularly update their furniture. In addition, because it is not always possible to buy the same style of furniture, you may end up having to redecorate so everything blends in. Of course, you can opt for bigger furniture which will last them for many years such as a Racecar bed.

Fortunately, there are now other options. Children´s furniture manufacturers are increasingly making products that grow with your child. For example, a crib that can be turned into a toddler´s bed, and later be used as a cupboard. Quite a few Scandinavian manufacturers are starting to make this kind of furniture. It is not particularly cheap to buy at the moment, but the fact you only have to buy one item rather than two means that it can be an option that makes economic sense. You can take inspiration from holiday’s you’ve been on, places you have visited. Look at what worked in the children’s rooms for storage options and flexible use furniture – you can check out this page.

Build in flexible storage

As your child grows their needs will change. Toddlers need plenty of storage boxes for large toys. Later, it is shelving space that they need for their books, dolls, teddies and figurines. When you buy or build a wardrobe, or cupboard, for your child´s room bear this in mind. Instead of installing fixed shelving, use the type that sits on pegs, this way you can move the shelves up and down to better accommodate what they need.

Get your child involved

They know what they like best, of course, you aren’t going to give them free rein in creating a new space but you could let them help in picking out a few accessories, the theme or even choosing which toys they want to keep out on display.