With the arrival of a new member to the family, our maternal instinct awakens and like a bird with its chicks, we begin to prepare its nest. The decoration of children’s rooms is a challenge for many mothers, so here are some guidelines for you to do it in the best possible way.
Let’s start with the basics
Before the furniture, we have to start with the basics, which in this case are the walls, and if necessary also the floor. The floor should be as cozy as possible: a carpet, a wooden platform or a good carpet to insulate from the cold. And for the walls, we have several options:
As we have already mentioned, for children’s rooms the ideal is to choose neutral colors and if possible light but not only for the walls but also for the rest of the decoration. These tones bring luminosity, serenity and elegance, besides having a great decorative versatility.
Pastel shades are a safe bet: gray, beige, yellow, orange or green. There is also a wide range of tones to choose from, without having to resort to conventional colors such as pink for girls or blue for boys.
Finally, as far as color is concerned, we can create contrasts by placing darker elements but without overloading.
If space permits, it would be good to distribute it in several areas: rest area, play area and learning area. We would place the rest area in the part with less natural light, and the learning area in the opposite part, where it has more natural light. The play area could be either the central part or one of the free corners.
Order is an important factor to take into account, it is key to have a storage space where toys and other objects can be kept. Instilling order in children since they are young will help them develop this quality in adulthood.
Children’s furniture also plays an important role in the decoration of the rooms. You can choose a complete set with all matching pieces, or you can also make combinations with elements that combine well with each other. In any case, and apart from the crib or bed, there is one element that can never be missing in a children’s room and that is a bookshelf.The shelf is a perfect element to place their stories, stuffed animals, ornaments…
On the other hand, we have to take into account several factors when choosing the furniture: that it is safe, resistant, functional and, if possible, that it evolves with the child and adapts to his or her needs. Many families choose to apply the Montessori philosophy philosophy to promote the learning and development of their children when choosing furniture and accessories for children’s rooms.
Last but not least we have to choose the details, decorative elements, textiles, toys, stuffed animals, …, with this you will make a difference. Can you imagine a children’s room without stuffed animals? The stuffed animals will accompany children during their childhood, they will be their best confidants, they will sleep with them, or simply play with them, so you should choose quality stuffed animals, natural and didactic materials, which help develop their imagination and creativity .
The animal stuffed animals from Crochetts (link) are a good choice. Besides being made with natural materials such as cotton, they allow children to learn about the diversity of our wildlife, its beauty and the importance of taking care of it, don’t you think?