It's that time of year again when the summer holidays roll around and you seem to find yourself with a pair of children swinging from your ankles and not enough toys in the world to entertain them. Well, I have just the summer project to keep your little rascals entertained for maybe a day or two...
Decorating your child's room is something engrained into their core memories, after all, their room Is their little corner of the world they can call their own. I think expressing personality in any way they can is so important for growing children. Guiding them to develop their personal style and learning how to express themselves is a crucial part of development.
In terms of colour pallet, I would recommend giving them free rein in choice of colour and then modernising to ensure that colour will grow with them through the years. This could sound daunting but stick with me... For example, if your child decides to pick a bubblegum super bright pink, try to guide them in the direction of a pretty salmon colour or pastel pink like Hanford + Greens Tinkerbell or Piggy Lane. This way it means that 3 years down the road they are not rolling in their bed at night wishing that their 9-year-old self chose a subtle colour and not the brightest colour in the book.
Additionally, it’s important to note that colour psychology can dramatically affect the way we sleep and relax within our space. Choosing cool hues over warm tones can be the difference between a good night's sleep and a bad one. However, with most things in interior design, it's a preference as to what colour you find relaxing or soothing. This element of your room can also be highlighted or softened by the lighting and furniture you choose.
In terms of ideas, the list is endless but for some easy two-day projects that kids can join in as well, I have collated a few.
Stripes
Adding stripes can be a great way to liven up a room, be it horizontal or vertical they all add an interest that draws your eye around a room. This is also a great way to incorporate a colour that isn’t overwhelming
Wallpaper ceiling
Wallpapering a ceiling can seem like a daunting task but with the right pattern and complimenting paint colour it is a great way to brighten up a room, whilst also being an easy removal process if your little one grows out of it.
Paint mural
Geometric shapes or little scenic pictures can be a beautiful addition to any little one's space and surprisingly isn’t too difficult to achieve with some painter's tape and small sample jars of colour. A cheat hack could also be buying wall stickers from Etsy to cut down the workload.
Colour drenching
Colour drenching is still the style of the year so why not apply it to your child’s room as well? It eliminates the use of multiple paints and makes touching up over sticky fingerprints easy, whilst being an achievable paint project for kids as painting inside the lines isn’t necessary. Try a cerulean blue or a butter yellow to keep it simple and dress it up with bolder statement pieces like red picture frames or burgundy lampshades.
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