Looking for kid’s bedroom ideas for small rooms? It can be challenging to decorate a small room, especially for children, but we have some great ideas. From installing floating shelves to investing in raised beds and storage that can be hidden behind a door, check out these top bedroom ideas for small rooms. 

1. Keep it minimal in a small space 

When it comes to kid’s rooms, less is usually more. By keeping the décor simple and furnishings to a minimum, you can create more space for play and provide a fresh canvas that can be easily modified as your child grows. 

Instead of adding more decorative items, consider adding colour with a rug. Using an oversized rug is a clever way to create a protective floor for kids to play, frame the play area, and add colour to the room without bringing in more clutter. 

Choose a rug with geometrical designs to grow with the kids as they transition out of their baby room. 

 

2. Use a neutral colour palette 

Neutral hues make small spaces feel bigger, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add in some vibrant splashes of colour alongside the neutral tones. One wall with colour or wallpaper and the rest contrasted is ideal. 

 

3. Keep it organised and simple

Floor space is at a premium in a small room, so invest in clever and versatile storage to transform a cluttered space and help keep it organised. 

 

4. Free up floor space 

Besides installing floating shelves, why not raise the bed? You could also consider using a wall-mounted desk to help free up floor space. 

 

5. Work with the architecture in your room

Make the most of the room's features. Whether it's a sloping ceiling or a kooky cupboard, create a feature that gives your child something interesting to look at when they go to bed at night.

6. Stimulate the senses

Create an interesting feature wall that will excite curiosities. One of the simplest ways to do so is by using patterned wallpaper. You can also get crafty and use recycled frames on the walls with a bit of string and a peg. Children can then display their artwork on the gallery wall that they can keep updating over time. This also gives parents an affordable, cute, and easy way to keep beautiful memories alive. 

Why not paint in a giant chalkboard on one wall, and let children express their imagination using dust-free chalk? A quick coat of paint can transform anything into an imaginative canvas.                         

 

7. Create the illusion of space with drapery

Hanging drapery as close to the ceiling as possible is a design trick that works. It raises the eye up and gives the impression of added height. Another good trick for picking curtains is to match the fabric to the wall colour. It’s contemporary and can be nice in a smaller space by helping to keep that minimal ambience.

8. Give the bed a second job

When it is not being used for sleeping, why not give the bed another function? For kids, this could be a quiet space for reading or playing! Arrange the pillows against the wall so it becomes a makeshift daybed.

9. Be space-smart with lighting

Choose mounted lamps instead of floor or table lamps to save on floor space and surface area.

 

10. Let your child's imagination run wild

A small bedroom does not mean you have to skimp on creativity. When it comes to kid’s rooms, the focus should always be on having fun! When children participate in decorating their rooms, they feel a sense of ownership. This in turn promotes a sense of self-esteem. They are sure to come up with some highly creative ideas! Even something simple like fairy lights can help make a child’s room feel magical. 

 

 

Just because the room is small, it does not mean it can't be functional, fun and beautifully decorated. Many brands now make furniture fit for tighter or narrower spaces. By keeping the room minimal and organised, functionality and esthetics need not go out the window. Happy decorating.

By Melanie Christensen

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