So, your children have been complaining about the color scheme in their bedroom for a while now, and, over the summer period, you have promised that you will makeover their bedroom.
Making over a kids’ bedroom seems quite simple, but there are many factors to consider when doing it, and, oddly, wallpaper or wall paint color is not really one of them. You have to make use of the space and ensure that it is fit for your kids to sleep in, study in, and, of course, play in if they are of a certain age.
How can you tick all these boxes and ensure your kids like the room? Read on for some top ideas!
Look At The Bed
The bed in the bedroom is, well, the focal point of the room, and if your family is growing, it may need some serious considerations. Depending on how many kids are sharing the room, you may need to invest in a bunk bed, or even triple bunk beds, to make sure everyone has their space to sleep without taking too much room on the floor. However, bunk beds and triple bunk beds can be hard to come by, so you will need to visit a website like reinforcedbeds.co.uk to ensure that you get a high-quality bed.
Look At The Lighting
Next, you need to look at the lighting.
Suppose you have multiple kids sharing the space; how can you ensure they can all see in their own beds when the main light is off? You can opt to have wall-mounted sconces placed next to each bed segment. Best of all, these can be battery-operated, so drilling holes is unnecessary. If you have kids who are scared of the dark, it can also be worth investing in a dimmable light switch, so they can sleep in a partially lit room until they outgrow this fear.
Pets or Not?
Making over your kids’ room will usually involve the need for a pet or pets to be put into the space. Some kids have small, fluffy pets like hamsters, mice, and rats, but the latter will require a larger cage that you will need to make room for unless you want the space to look cluttered. You will also have to consider that these kinds of pets like to gnaw on wires and will come alive at night, so the cages that they are in may need to be light, so they can be moved out of the room for your kid to sleep.
If your child wants to keep fish, then you will need to make space for a tank and ensure that the base that the tank is on is sturdy enough to support the weight of the tank. However, when it comes to keeping pets in a bedroom, studies have found that pets like fish can help with concentration, focus, and even sleep, so if you have a child who is of a nervous disposition, a fish tank may be the way to go with their room makeover. Also, aquariums are fun to watch in general and can add a lot of natural movement and color to the room.
Carpet
It is something of a trend to have carpet in the bedroom, even if you have young kids, and there are many reasons why. A carpet that is thick and has an underlayer can act as a safety barrier between your kids and the floor should they fall over, and if you have a kid that loves playing with cars, you can even get carpets that have track designs on them.
So, is it worth having a carpet in your kids’ room? Yes, if it is fitted correctly, if it is thick, and if it allows them to play with ease. Always ensure that the edges are tacked down, so the carpet cannot slip out from underneath them, and keep it clean. You will also need to ensure that the carpet is easily cleanable as kids can spill a lot of stuff! Therefore, many parents opt to have darker-colored carpets fitted in their kids’ rooms so that any spills that don’t come out won’t ruin the look of the room.
Storage Space
It is boring and not something your kid will want in their room, but you need to invest in storage space.
This is for their clothes, toys, books, and any other bits they keep in their room. For many parents, a wardrobe and chest of drawers are the standards that all kids need, as well as a shelf for books. However, if your kid is a fan of toys, it may be worth investing in some under-bed storage boxes that they can pull out to access their bits and pieces. Many parents opt for stackable boxes, but if you can, you can even purchase drawers with wheels, which can easily help with the pulling out part of the storage.
