Whether you have recently moved house and therefore have a big renovation job on your hands anyway, or if your kids have grown out of their current bedroom, there are so many reasons you might be looking to do up their room. Renovating and decorating your child’s bedroom is something that can take a lot of time and money if you’re not careful and if you lean into fads, you’ll find you end up doing it a lot more than you want to! In this article we take a look at some top tips on how to renovate your child’s room so it lasts. Keep on reading to find out more.
Invest in high quality materials
The first thing you should do when renovating your child’s bedroom is invest in good quality materials. While it can be cheaper to get a bed made of MDF instead of wood for example, it won’t last anywhere near as long. Children aren’t known for being the gentlest of things and therefore you need to plan for things to get kicked, knocked and banged into and you want it to last the time. As the saying goes, if you buy well you buy once and if you don’t, you’ll buy and buy again. It’s worth taking the time to research what the furniture, carpet and accessories you purchase are made from and only get things that are designed to stand the test of time. Check out reviews that people have left to see if they are good enough.
Be organised when you do the renovation
When you are renovating, it can be easy to get caught up in all the mess and mayhem that ensues. With all this going on, you still need to carry on with life and school so you want disruption to be a minimum. Look into a junk removal service who can come and get rid of any unwanted items for you, donating, recycling and finding new homes for as much as possible. This is better for the environment, much easier for you and means your child’s old items are getting a new home. It can make the move feel more manageable and you don’t need to worry about multiple trips to the landfill or thrift stores to drop items off amid a busy schedule.
Don’t lean into trends and fads with decor
While you want your child to have some input into their decor, you also don’t want to lean too much into a certain phase they are going through at the moment. They might be really into Disney, or perhaps they love trains, but this is something that could be very short lived. If you spend a lot of time and money wallpapering the walls and buying lots of accessories to suit them, you’ll find you end up having to do it every few months! To avoid this being too much of a hassle, paint or wallpaper the walls a neutral or plain color. You can then add in bits they love and trends they’re following through their accessories. This makes it much cheaper and easier to switch around too. You can look on places such as Facebook Marketplace and Vinted to find items at a fraction of the cost, such as duvet sets, characters, rugs and posters which will make the room fit what they like.
Choose wall decals
Wall decals are another great thing to add to a child’s room that will make it last and easy to switch up as opposed to wallpaper. Wall decals can be stuck up and peeled down as often as you like, so you can regularly change the feel of the room. This way you just need to paint the walls a neutral or plain colour and the decals will do the rest. They are not too expensive, come in a wide range of sizes, themes and patterns and are an ideal accompaniment for any child to teen bedroom.
Be creative with accessories
As far as renovations go, one of the most fun parts is accessorizing it once it is all decorated. There are so many accessories you can add, from bean bags and chairs, to hanging decorations, beautiful lighting and games. You can take a look at inspiration such as on Pinterest or other social media sites, as well as interior magazines and blogs to find out how other people use accessories to really pull together a room. Try and utilize a mix of things your child has already, with new bits and don’t be afraid to get creative! You could repaint or re-purpose many items in their room, giving them a new lease of life and making them perfect for growing through the space with your child.
Get their input
One last bit of advice when it comes to renovating your child’s bedroom so it lasts is to have your child’s input. By asking them what they want or don’t want and what their likes are, they will feel part of the process and really want to take care of their new room. You can bring them to the shops with you to pick things out and depending on their age, even let them help you to paint and get things together in the space.
These are just a few things you can do that can help you to renovate your children’s room so that it lasts and is good for the short and long term. It’s a good idea to get your child’s input so they can help you with everything from the shopping to the decorating and they’re guaranteed to love and appreciate it even more. Use high quality materials so it’s designed to last and use their accessories to make it more centred around their interests rather than the actual decor itself. What are some top tips you have for renovating your children’s room so it lasts? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.