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Parents around the country are more interested in decorating their kids’ rooms than ever before. According to statistics, the American children’s room decor industry is seeing record-high growth.
By 2023, the market was estimated to be worth over $24 billion. This valuation is expected to grow by another 7.4% until 2032. As per the aforementioned report, parents today are investing more in their kids’ bedrooms thanks to the advent of technology that makes it easier to find inspiration.
Aside from this, a few clicks online can easily lead a curious parent to e-commerce websites like Babyletto and Williams Sonoma, thereby encouraging them to shop.
While there is merit to decorating your kids’s bedrooms, it’s easy to go overboard.
Aside from potentially hurting your pocketbook, this can also make it too specific to their current age. This will naturally necessitate a change in decor.
However, given that the period between early childhood and teenage years includes several growth spurts and shifts in interest, just redecorating to suit a specific age is costly and limits the relevance of the design.
It’s important for parents to design bedrooms kids are less likely to outgrow mentally and physically, at least until college age, after which most children tend to set out on their own.
Invest in a Roomy Bed
Again, children experience multiple growth spurts before reaching adulthood. Between the ages of two and 10, kids grow between 2.5 to 3.5 inches each year. By the time they hit puberty until age 21, your kids will gain the final 15 – 20% of their adult height.
With this in mind, it’s worth ensuring that the bedroom item they’ll use the most can grow with them. Among all the bed types on the market, California King bedroom sets may be your best bet. Retailer Living Spaces notes that this bed is the longest bed available, as it measures 72 by 84 inches. This means that while the bed is roomy enough in terms of width, what really sets it apart is the additional legroom. Should your child be tall, this extra space will ensure their comfort.
Even if your child doesn’t become particularly tall, a Cal King is spacious enough that they can sleep with a beloved pet or siblings. These beds also typically come in a set with matching dressers or vanities, ensuring their room stays cohesive as they age. Cal Kings are commonly made with durable hardwood, which can keep up with the wear and tear that a growing child will create.
Use a Neutral Wall Paint
Many parents choose to paint their children’s bedrooms with a bright color or busy pattern. While this may seem like a great way to create a colorful and lively space, it can actually be limiting. When your child gets older and decides to redo their room, a loud wall can clash with most of what they want to add.
Instead, go with neutral wall paint from the get-go. Contrary to what some people think today, neutral colors don’t have any negative impact on development. An article on the online news portal Wired shares that while babies are drawn to extremely saturated colors, more muted shades are perfectly fine. In fact, having a room that fits into the overall more mature aesthetic of your home can teach children that their spaces are not separate from the rest of the house.
This helps foster feelings of acceptance and comfort. Additionally, a more neutral paint color is easier to decorate over time. It will look just as good with a crib and nursery toys as it will with a teenage vanity and desk. That said, so your wall paint doesn’t look too stark, choose ones with warmer undertones, like Sherwin-Williams’ cream or taupe.
Include Organization Solutions
Kids accumulate a lot of things. Children’s bedrooms can easily be taken over and become cluttered between the items you buy for them and any gifts they may receive. As they grow older, these items take up essential space and make it harder to redesign their rooms to suit their current needs.
To prevent this from happening, include an organizational solution in their room. As previously shown in this post having a set place to sort and store your belongings is a great way to keep things tidy.
In your kid’s bedroom, you can do this by giving them cubby holes or stackable bins. To ensure their longevity, you can keep these in a clear or neutral color. With these, their bedroom can retain a more minimalist feel that makes it easier to redecorate as needed.
