1. INCORPORATE HERITAGE FABRICS
Using heritage fabrics in pretty florals alongside a minimal color palette gives a children's room longevity and a sense of timelessness. We think florals and ditsy patterns work well as part of girls bedroom ideas and for boys too - why distinguish who can have what?
2. USE TOYS TO CREATE AN ARTFUL DISPLAY
Children's room's should be joyous and celebrate their personalities. Instead of hiding away their things, celebrate them and create a bold wall display to show off their favourite items. However make sure the display is practical and not just for show - incorporate hooks so children can easily take the items down from the wall and play - an elevated form of storage that is perfect for playroom ideas.
3. INCORPORATE BREATHABLE TEXTILES
Children need fresh air and quality materials to surround them when growing - where possible choose organic fabrics in breathable materials that provide a multitude of benefits to your little darlings' daily well-being. These fabrics wear well, aging with them ready for when you're thinking about teenage bedroom ideas.
4. CHOOSE STORAGE SOLUTIONS THAT GROW WITH YOUR CHILD
In a child's room all books, toys and small items are guaranteed to tend to end up on the floor and the most important aspect of planning their room is the brain gymnastics that goes into figuring out a storage solution!
5. USE GROWN UP BUNK BEDS TO START WITH
While it might be a bit foolhardy to invest in one of the best mattresses while nighttime terrors are a thing, starting them off in a bed that will last is no bad idea. Incorporating bunk beds aren't normally thought of as a design device with much longevity, but in this enchantingly decorated room at The Royal Oak designed by Nicola Harding which uses full-sized beds to create an adventurous space that can double up as a guest room in the future.
6. MAKE A GROWN UP FAIRYTALE
When decorating your child’s room, you should bear in mind the longevity of great design. Certain pieces such as bed frames, bedside tables and a headboard can be adapted to your child’s tastes, starting off as nursery ideas and staying with them until adulthood. So, choosing sophisticated options at an early stage is key.
7. CREATE SOFT SPACES
Kids love rolling around and playing on the floor so picking floor types that are durable but also immensely appealing for children and parents to spend time on is key. For eco-lovers wool is a naturally sustainable material breathable and biodegradable. In design terms wool has the bounce-back factor, holds colour brilliantly and is beautifully tactile.
8. USE CHIC HEADBOARDS FOR MULTIPLE CHILDREN
If multiple children share a room it can be difficult to make a space feel cohesive. Headboards are an inexpensive way of transforming a bedroom and linking the style of the beds - and big ones a key part of bedroom trends for 2024. Using illustrated fabrics also negates the need for artwork in children's rooms which can sometimes feel dated once the child grows. If you are thinking long-term then using sophisticated headboards can ensure the space has the potential to double up as a guest room.
9. STYLE THE SPACE HARMONIOUSLY
If you need to make a quick decision about palettes and styling, we think the Danes have got it spot on, interpreting Scandinavian design principles for kids. Children's brand Cam Cam Copenhagen was founded by architects in a bid to create children's rooms that harmonised with the rest of their modern home.