• Julia Nilstål
For many, decorating the nursery or children's room is the most enjoyable part of furnishing a home, but it's also the room that perhaps requires the most thought! Children's rooms are spaces that need to be adapted for both rest and play, accommodate good storage, and be a comfortable place for little ones to spend time – something that isn't always easy to achieve, especially if the children's room is smaller and space is limited.
So where should you start when decorating the children's room?
Being able to regulate light and heat is an important aspect of the children's room, as it should be a comfortable place to be both day and night. Regarding the furniture in the room, the bed might be a good place to start, as it can serve more functions than just sleeping and can therefore be a good starting point when you begin decorating the room, as it is often the bed that takes up the most space.
With these starting points in mind, we have gathered 4 tips on good products that can contribute to a children's room that is both cosy and functional – for small or larger children's rooms.
1. Bed canopies for comfort and sleep
A bed canopy enhances the cosy feeling at bedtime and is also a stylish interior detail in the children's room. Choose a fabric that harmonises with the rest of the decor and colour theme, and match with curtains in the same fabric for a cohesive feel in the room. The bed canopies can be mounted in several ways to suit cribs or larger junior beds and contribute to both a safe and cosy sleeping environment, a nice place to read or just relax for a while after a long and eventful day.
2. Bed valance – design and function in one!
A bed valance can make the most of the bed's function as storage too, and it's also a sweet detail that softens the look of the room even further. There is often a lot of unused space under the bed that can be put to good use as storage with the right boxes and storage solutions – but they may not be the prettiest thing to look at when not in use. A made-to-measure bed valance easily hides what's under the bed and can also be matched with the room's other textiles for a harmonious overall look! As clever as it is stylish!
3. Playful blackout with patterned children's roller blind
A roller blind with a children's motif becomes a nice interior detail even if the need to shield from the sun arises during the day. Pull down completely for complete blackout or adjust light and sun admission as needed. The roller blind can be combined with sheer curtains to soften the overall impression of the window or thicker curtains for extra light blocking. Consider how the sun shines when choosing window decor for the children's room to ensure you choose sun protection and curtains that work in all seasons.
4. Regulate the temperature with heat-reducing blinds
Does the children's room you have in mind get the sun for most of the day? Then it may be worth giving some extra thought to how this affects the indoor climate! A room that is too warm can be uncomfortable for little ones, both at bedtime and at playtime! A heat-reducing roller blind reflects away a large part of the sun's rays and helps to create a more pleasant temperature in the room. A really smart product for the most important room and members of the home!