Finding the Balance in Children’s Bedroom Decor – Home Focus

Children’s bedroom decor – They want Disney – You Want Longevity! Here’s what the experts say!

Life’s often a compromise – and most parents agree that parenthood involves a LOT of negotiation (some would say bribery!)

This is frequently the case when it comes to decorating a child’s bedroom. They see the latest Emojis or Disney characters emblazoned on a duvet and mum or dad’s heart sinks.

Adults want a clean, organised and coordinated bedroom that aids restful sleep.

Kids are all about the fun with a kaleidoscope of clashing colours and all their favourite characters thrown in for good measure.

So how do you solve the children’s bedroom interior design dilemma?

Experts at three leading home interest brands share their thoughts on how to please EVERYONE and how to create a bedroom that will see tots to through to teens.

Interiors Expert, Lorna McAleer from window blinds brand Style Studio says:

“Finding a middle ground between how children want their rooms decorated and something that will see them through to tween years can be a balancing act – and constantly redecorating and replacing children’s interiors is an expensive business too. By the time they reach 11, it’s predicted that most pre-teen’s rooms will have been redecorated three times according to their changing tastes and needs as they grow.

“In consumer research we carried out, duvet covers are found to be the most replaced item most frequently, lasting on average a couple of years, followed by rugs, curtain or blinds and then wall art. Wardrobes are the item least often changed in a children’s room. And most parents cited ‘characters’ as their least favourite thing about their children’s room decor, followed by ‘stuffed toys’ and ‘gaudy colours’.

“But it is easy to combine practicality with personality, as well as creating a room everyone will love for years.”

Style Studio’s interiors expert Lorna McAleer on window blinds that look great and aid sleep! www.stylestudio.co.uk

“Where a child’s room should be stimulating and celebrate their individuality, it also needs to have practical features to support a good night’s sleep. Blinds are one such feature and blackout blinds are a great choice for kids’ rooms.

“Similarly, Style Studio’s revolutionary Hive blinds are made with an insulating honeycomb structure that blocks or retains heat (depending on the temperature outside) and ensures an ambient temperature within the room – a very important for children’s sleep.

“There are blackout options on many fabrics to ensure the little ones can drift off to sleep easily, even during the lighter evenings.

“By choosing plain, neutral coloured or non-age specific blinds, you can change the décor without having to update blinds – which makes them a good investment from the start.

“It’s possible to introduce brightly coloured blinds that we know kids will love without a room looking garish, keep walls white or mix in some mellow shades (like sage green) throughout the room as a compromise.”