How to make yours the coolest kid in town

When decorating the house one of your toughest rooms will probably be that of your child or children. Here at Robin Bond Interiors we have done some research (and learned a little through experience) about some ways to make the experience of decorating your child’s room slightly less painful. The first step in this process should be you listening to your child and finding out what they want. After all, they are the ones that are going to be spending large amounts of time in the room. Of course you will have the final say, but your child will be happier if they feel they have some input.


The most important thing to remember about your kids is that their tastes will change every few years if no more. If you don’t want to redecorate his or her room each year try to follow a few rules of thumb. First, don’t go too trendy with paint colors. Just because your daughter loves pink today doesn’t mean in a couple years she won’t think that it’s too girly. If she insists on pink or another trendy color, try using it as a trim or border color so it is not as intense. Also do not go overboard with a theme. Use the main colors of the theme for things like bedding and curtains, and then work the actual theme in with accessories. When your child has outgrown the theme you can change the accessories to something else with the same color scheme quite easily. This technique works especially well with cartoon characters.


What all children require in their rooms is plenty of space. Finding ways of organizing your child’s room to make utilitarian space is important. Storage units and bookshelves to organize your child’s belongings are available to match almost any theme that you choose. Put toys and games that your child uses on lower shelves in order to make it easier to get them out (and put them away!). The higher shelves should be reserved for things like out of season clothes and toys that need supervision. If siblings are sharing a room, try to provide them with defined spaces where they can work on projects or school work in their own space.



The following are some great sites to look at for inspiration and/or shopping:



Caroti: Nautical and Pirate theme furniture http://www.caroti.it/

Stemik Living: Modern Styles for Kids and Teens http://www.stemik-living.co.uk/

Posh Tots: Designs for nurseries and small children http://www.poshtots.com/

Rocket : Music theme furniture and accessories http://www.rocketdesign.it/