A Design Expert’s Rules for Decorating a Kid-Friendly Bedroom

According to interior designer Jaime Walters: lighting, color, and personality are the keys to a perfect children's bedroom

Written by James Manso

Personalized Embellishment

Personalization doesn’t just mean monograms—a child’s room should (ideally) reflect their personality. For the little one who loves tea parties and princesses Rose detail on the hanging swing provides the perfect fairytale escape. Favorite color or animal? Add your child’s favorite colors with knit pendants and pillows, such as the ones pictured below by Oeuf.

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Kalen Hollomon

A Design Expert’s Rules for Decorating a Kid-Friendly Bedroom

According to interior designer Jaime Walters: lighting, color, and personality are the keys to a perfect children's bedroom

Written by James Manso

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A Design Expert’s Rules for Decorating a Kid-Friendly Bedroom

According to interior designer Jaime Walters: lighting, color, and personality are the keys to a perfect children's bedroom

Written by James Manso

A Neutral Base

Create a space that has a neutral base, this allows for easy (and inexpensive) updates as your child’s favorite color changes. Rather than having to invest in pricey additions like a rug or wall color, update the room with colorful accessories, bedding, pillows, or beanbags. Style Library offers a variety of wallcoverings and fabrics—Scion’s Hello Dolly embroidered fabric is a young fashionista’s dream, while the company’s graphic retro contemporary LHOKO Wall Covering is the perfect backdrop for a child of any age. Sefte has a wide variety of blankets that are soft and can mature with your child over the years. Bright baskets and colorful storage units also can add visual pop to a room

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Kalen Hollomon

A Design Expert’s Rules for Decorating a Kid-Friendly Bedroom

According to interior designer Jaime Walters: lighting, color, and personality are the keys to a perfect children's bedroom

Written by James Manso

Age Appropriateness

Remember: it’s a kid's room. Be sure to add fun and playful age-appropriate elements to delight any age. For an infant, consider a soft carpet (SACCO’s new velvet line is super soft to the touch) and a comfortable crib and toys to teeth on. For a toddler, kinderMODERN’s contemporary interpretation of a rocking horse is both chic and fun; Cloud & Watermelon rockers also do the job. And for a pre-teen, Emoji neons by Brooklyn-based artist Alice Taranto are sure to delight your favorite tech-obsessed young adult.

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Kalen Hollomon

A Design Expert’s Rules for Decorating a Kid-Friendly Bedroom

According to interior designer Jaime Walters: lighting, color, and personality are the keys to a perfect children's bedroom

Written by James Manso

The Power of Art

Art inspires at every age. Frame whimsical wrapping paper in your child’s favorite colors—the “images” can be swapped out over time with favorite family photos or prints. Looking to display 3D work? Bookshelves such as Ouef’s Mini Library are the perfect place to display your child’s papier-mâché and clay masterpieces.

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Kalen Hollomon

A Design Expert’s Rules for Decorating a Kid-Friendly Bedroom

According to interior designer Jaime Walters: lighting, color, and personality are the keys to a perfect children's bedroom

Written by James Manso

Good Lighting

Lighting is crucial to any room’s décor—an overhead fixture such as Roll and Hill’s Shape Up Chandelier or the Land of Nod’s Up and Atom fixture upgrades the design of any room. When installing overhead fixtures, use dimmers where possible (a slightly dimmed light before bedtime triggers the senses that it is time to unwind). Desk/task lighting is another important feature to consider.

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Kalen Hollomon