Whimsy children's bedrooms
Apple’s of my eye; Harpa and Hilde have bought much joy since they came earthside. Opting for calm nurseries via neutral tones evolving to fun and whimsy as each exited the cot. These special spaces provide endless hours of creativity as well as a safe place for quiet retreat and contemplation.
Read my tips to create the best space for your cherished little ones.
Colour and Pattern
Embrace colour and pattern, children need to develop and sharpen their eyes, helping with differentiation of shape supporting complex ideas as children mature. A tin of paint goes a long way to alter the feel of a space without fully committing to longer lasting finishes such as curtains, carpet or wallpapers.
The choice to embrace coloured carpet, the burgundy carpet from Supertuft, elevated our mid-century home. As for pattern, the application of wall stickers from Halcyon Nights enhanced the personality of the bedrooms. Additionally, the creation of a custom pendant by the fabulous Ink and Spindle using a custom colourway in the Black Cockatoo fabric and a custom throw cushion from Utopia Goods has provided a sense of play and connection to the beautiful animals we see in our neighbourhood.
The benefits of reading to your child are priceless, we have surrounded our girls with books to enhance their education. Be sure to include a bookshelf and chair for priceless cuddles before bed.
Storage
Sufficient storage is a key element most lack in their homes prior to engagement with an interior designer. Children’s bedrooms are spaces where carefully created storage is hugely beneficial. Consider easy access to much loved toys, whether that is a toy box or basket close by, with robes or walk ins robes providing the best storage solution for clothes, shoes and large items.
Sleep
We chose double sized beds in both our daughters rooms as the space was sufficient, it means less wastage as they grow (less furniture to dispose of) and it encourages connection as they go to sleep as we are there right next to them to comfort. The girls have in the past also enjoyed 'sleepovers' in each others rooms which is achievable with the larger double sized bed.
For example, a breakdown of costs associated with my youngest daughter’s room, excluding design and management fees:
Carpet $1,700
Painting $1,500
S fold blockout Curtains $1,400
Bedding $595
Bedframe (futon style second hand from Gumtree) $150
Custom Bedhead and valance $685
Custom Pendant $210
Electrical install $430
Electrical panel heater $450
Wallstickers $258
Reading chair $1,500
Hegi Design House Monolith side table $POA
Neighbour Hood Studio Picasso lamp $350
Artwork, including commission from Gnashing Teeth $690
Total $9,918
A wonderful exercise decorating our children’s rooms injecting colour and pattern they (and I) love.
Embracing our natural habitat by including Australian flora and fauna in Melbourne’s east. Opting for locally made items where budget allowed supporting my businesses ethos.
Should you have a children’s room that you’d love to decorate please reach out.
Your Vision Crafted.
Jenni
