The Minimalist Guide To Decorating A Child's Bedroom
Your child's bedroom is one of the most special places in your home. It sets the scene for the carefree early days of your child's life, and it provides a fun haven from the rest of the world. It should inspire them while they play and dream, and it should also be a place where they can be proud to show visiting friends. You don't have to spend a lot of money or commit to an expensive, elaborate decor to provide all that for your child. This minimalist guide to decorating your child's bedroom can show you how to make less truly mean more.
Choose Furniture for Its Function
Choosing furniture is the most important part of creating a minimalist child's bedroom. When it comes to nurseries and children's bedrooms, many parents give in to the temptation to choose beautiful, ornate pieces that aren't necessarily well-equipped to fulfill all the needs that will inevitably arise in a child's room. Instead, it's better to choose furniture that has multiple functions and won't be easily damaged.
Start by looking at Amish furniture and other bedroom furniture that is crafted to provide optimal functionality like storage space and sitting room. The furniture you buy should also be durable for the rough play of kids and be safe without pointed edges that running kids may accidentally hit.
Some types of furniture you may want to consider are:
- Bed frame that also serves as a bookcase or offers storage for toys
- Loft bed for slumber parties
- Rocking chair
- Dresser with mirror
- Child's desk with chair
- Toy chest
Go for Simple, Meaningful Wall Decor
When it comes to decorating your child's walls, take the time to help your child pick out a few meaningful things to hang on the wall. You may opt to look through family photos and allow your child to choose their favorite family photo. You may then opt to enlarge and frame that favorite picture.
Here are some other ideas for meaningful wall decor in a child's bedroom:
- Poster of a child's favorite movie, not just a film poster that's available in the mall because it's the "in" movie of the moment.
- Simply framed art that your child created.
- Crafts that family members or friends make for your child.
- Framed awards and certificates your child has earned.
Accessorize with Care
The primary place of focus for a minimalist room may be on the furniture, but accessories are also important. Since you don't want to buy a bunch of unnecessary accessories that would defeat the purpose of your minimalist decor, they should be carefully selected by both you and your child.
Consider these accessories for your child's room:
- Rug that matches the wall color or overall decor
- Night light
- Simple lamp
- Bean bag
Finally, try to enjoy the entire process of decorating your child's room, and engage your child in the process as much as you can. Having a minimalist style to your decorating doesn't mean that your child need to miss out on a thing. In fact, a minimalist child's bedroom can provide the most beautiful and enjoyable environment for your child to grow up in.
