From Nursery to ‘Big Kid’ Room: A Guide to the Next Transition
Children don’t stay young forever. Among the more emotionally trying times in a parent’s life is the stage at which a child outgrows their old room. They’re no longer a toddler, and they need a space that reflects their growing needs and interests. The solution is clear: the bedroom needs to be refreshed.
Preparing for the Change: The Emotional Transition
You might be surprised at just how much emotional impact a bedroom change has on both you and your children. To deal with this, it’s often a good idea to move on quickly, and to get excited about what’s coming, rather than wistful about what’s gone.
Start brainstorming with your child about what they’d like to get from their new bedroom, and how they’d like to lay it out. When everyone is invested in the change, it can be much easier to push through with it.
Choosing Furniture for the Long Run
Every good bedroom is built around a single essential item of furniture: the bed. Most children will require just a standard, single bed. But in some cases, a bunk bed for kids is more appropriate. This will provide extra flexibility and space, and they can often be adapted to suit the changing needs of your growing child.
Of course, the bed probably won’t be the only piece of furniture you need to consider. You’ll also need to think about wardrobes, chests of drawers, and desks. Getting all of this furniture made to measure and integrated can help you make the most of the available space.
In every case, it’s essential that heavy items are appropriately secured to the walls. This will prevent them from tipping over, should your children decide to climb on them.
Storage and Organisation for a Tidy Room
Children should be encouraged to tidy up after themselves. This will provide them with a skill that might prove extremely handy later in life. What’s more, it will save you work in the here and now.
To get children into the habit of tidying, you’ll want to provide them with accessible places to store their things. You can make things more interesting for them with the help of visually appealing containers and toy chests, and you can save space with the help of furniture that doubles as a storage space. Toy chests that can be sat on are a great option.
The Finishing Touches: Bringing the Room to Life
If your child is to be able to truly relax in this space, they’ll need to be able to put a little bit of their personality into it. This might mean hanging up posters, painting the walls a specific shade, or setting up a space that supports their hobbies and interests. If they want to play the drums, for example, you might set up an electric kit in the corner. If they love to read, on the other hand, a little nook, complete with bookshelves and a place to sit, can be a great addition.
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