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Curtains for children's rooms
Create the right feel with curtains in children's rooms or playrooms – in harmonious colours or playful patterns. In children's rooms, there's scope to experiment, mix and match and let colours pop in a way that might not feel as natural in other parts of the home. There should be room for both creativity and play, but also for calm and a good night's sleep. With the right curtains, you can frame the room, create a cosier feel and adapt the light to the different moments of the day.
Match the curtains with a bed canopy in the same fabric for a cosy feel around the bed. Several of our curtain fabrics can also be ordered as bed valances – a practical choice in the bedroom, both for creating a soft look and for hiding storage under the bed.
Here we share inspiration and curtain tips to help you get it right in what is perhaps the most important room in your home.
Go for colour in the children's room
Is there anything more delightful than a colourful children's room brimming with joy? If strong colours feel challenging for larger interior details like curtains in a child's room, you can opt for softer and muted shades that add life without dominating. Instead, let smaller details such as pillows, toys, or art pick up the more intense colours, creating a balanced yet playful overall look. This way, the room feels vibrant and inspiring while maintaining a harmonious base tone.
Child-friendly curtain solutions
Curtain panels can sometimes feel a little impractical in children's rooms, especially near small, curious and grubby hands. This is where Roman blinds can be an excellent choice. If you choose a made-to-measure Roman blind, it comes with a beaded chain that ends up at a safe distance from the floor, as well as an extra device for securing the chain and improving child safety. Roman blinds also give a clean, calm look that suits children's rooms well, while letting you easily adjust the light to different times of the day.
Create a cosy room with plenty of soft fabric
Children's rooms should be cosy and soft, inviting rest, sleep and play alike. By going for plenty of fabric – both in width and in height – you create an enveloping, secure feel in the room. Why not combine wall-to-wall curtains with other textile details such as a bed valance, bed canopy and soft throws for a really cosy children's room to enjoy, both day and night.
Curtains for both day and night
Combine sheer curtains with a discreet roller blind to get both lovely light transmission and good dimout in the children's room. You can draw the sheer curtains during the day when the sun is shining in and you want to soften the light, while the roller blind helps at bedtime, at night and during daytime naps.
You can also choose a more hotel-inspired solution with double layers of curtains: a thin, sheer layer for the day and a dimout layer that you draw when it's time to sleep.
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Common questions about curtains in children's rooms
How do I darken the children's room in summer when it's light outside?
Good dimout in children's rooms in summer can make a big difference, especially for young children who also sleep during the day. For the best effect, you can combine dimout curtains with a blackout blind and make sure to minimise light transmission at the sides, where light often seeps in. Curtains hung wall to wall and roller blinds that are wider than the window are easy ways to achieve extra dimout.
Which curtains work best in children's rooms?
In children's rooms, curtains that combine feel and function work well. Feel free to be creative with colour or playful patterns, and go for plenty of fabric in both height and width for a soft, cosy feel. Also think about what the room needs – if you want to be able to block out the sun, darken the room at bedtime, or both, double layers of curtains (sheer + dimout) can be a smart choice.
What are practical curtains for a playroom?
In a playroom, it's smart to choose curtains that can withstand a lot of play and are easy to keep clean. If you want curtain panels, you can opt for washable fabrics and complement them with curtain tiebacks, so you can easily pull the curtains aside when needed. Roman blinds are also a practical option as they are out of reach for small children, while still giving the room a cosy and inviting feel.
How do I create a safe and cosy feeling in the nursery with curtains?
For a safe and cosy feel in children's rooms, you can go for plenty of fabric in both height and width, which creates a soft, enveloping impression. Why not complement it with other textiles in matching or harmonious materials, such as a bed valance or bed canopy, for an extra warm feel and a lovely overall look in the room.
Can curtains help improve the acoustics in a child's room?
Yes, curtains can contribute to better acoustics in a child's room, especially if you choose thicker fabrics like dimout curtains. Plenty of fabric helps to dampen sound and reduce echo, which can make the room calmer and more pleasant for both play and rest.