Here’s how you can decorate your kid’s room without breaking the bank
If you’re a parent or an expectant parent, decorating your kid’s bedroom might be high on the agenda. After all, you’ve probably been following Kmart Mums on Facebook or creating your 13th board on Pinterest.
Whatever your taste, the task of creating a space where your children will enjoy without breaking the bank can be daunting. To simplify this process, we’ve gathered some pocket friendly tips to help you decorate your child’s room – and best of all, make it last for years to come.
Consider what’s trending
Chalkboard paint has become increasingly popular paint finish for kid’s bedrooms. These paints are super affordable and available at hardware stores such as your local Bunnings.
You can’t go wrong neutrals and Scandinavian inspired bedding and furnishings. Ikea does this very well (being Scandinavian of course) and is budget friendly. You can also check out Adairs for high quality and affordable pieces.
Should you choose a theme? Depends
Ask your child what they like and prefer. Have some ideas on Pinterest handy (just in case they want a giant unicorn in the room).
Just keep in mind that specific themed rooms can be short lived. For example, the Frozen theme is just about every little girl’s obsession but it could leave you feeling cold later on. Instead of saying no altogether, opt for muted blues rather than electric blue.
What to expect when you’re expecting
For an expectant parent, decorating a nursery is an exciting project to welcome your baby into the world.
Try mixing different pieces that would look work anywhere in the house and less about matching sets created specifically for the nursery. Purchase what you need and add on as your child grows. This way, you won’t spend money on items that are short lived.
Try buying pieces that you would use in any room such as flax sheepskin rug, cushions and a chunky knit throw. That way, when your child grows up, you’ll still have furniture that works in any room.
But if you’re a parent that wants to pick a theme for the room, have a think about the end goal – do you want something elegant, stimulating for your infant’s development, or even a gender-specific room.
Growing pains – transitioning a child’s room
At some point, every parent will realise their child is outgrowing their current room – your child will ultimately outgrow the cot, the toddler bed and then the bunk bed.
During this transitional time, the key is to focus on design updates that do more with less — that way you can overhaul the look of the room without breaking the bank.
The secret is paint. Paint is your savour when it comes to a quick design update with big impact.
Add interest to the room by painting stripes, adding fun decals or stencilling words onto walls. Accessories provide an instant lift such as changing the bedding, cushion, décor and artwork are affordable and easy to update.
It’s also important to consider furniture that will grow with your child. As tempting as it may be, this means avoiding purchasing costly matching furniture sets for your children. For example, invest in sturdy bookshelf as they not only save space, but also serve to display items like awards, books and other objects that kids naturally collect over time.
When it comes to transitional furniture, your child’s bed the most important piece to consider. When it comes to value, invest in a daybed as it’ll allow more space in the centre of the bedroom to play. They can also turn it into a relaxed sofa seating for friends when the child gets older.
Want more inspo?
Here are some more sites to check out for inspiration:
Image credit: Lilah & Co.
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