The bedroom is probably the most important room in the house for children. It is not just the place they sleep; it is the place they play, think, create and is fiercely guarded as their own personal space. It is therefore entirely understandable that they also will want their room to look the best it can, while also reflect something of their own nascent style and personality. Parents understand that one of the most simple but effective ways to give a child’s bedroom a makeover is just to give the walls a whole new coat of paint. The walls do not have to be the only thing given a new look, of course; books shelves, chairs and desks, toy boxes and even chests of drawers might also benefit from a new lick of paint.

Be Careful with Colour

One of the most crucial aspects of a new design for a child’s bedroom is colour. Very bright colours tend to be of the most appeal to young children in particular, but it is important to keep in mind that the colour chosen should not only be appropriate for your child’s age but also to ensure that the colours are not so bright that they might actually interfere with the child getting to sleep at night. If you do choose to use your child’s favourite colour to paint the room with, it may be a good idea to choose a slightly more muted, subtle version.

Another important factor to keep in mind is that children grow up quickly, and you do not want to have to be faced with the Herculean task of repainting their bedroom every time they enter a new phase. It may therefore be a good idea to use a more neutral colour for the walls so that they will be able to blend in with the changing colour schemes from your child’s accessories and/or furniture. For little girls, a pink that is extremely light to the point of almost being white can be a very good idea, as it can still be used for whatever colour schemes she decides on as she matures and heads into her teenage years. Boys tend to prefer more earthy colours such as greys, browns and grey-like blues.

For nurseries, one of the current design trends is to use a soft grey, particularly if it is being painted before the gender of the baby is known. Contemporary styles including charcoal, orange and navy stripes are also popular.