4 Tips To Create A Positive Bedroom Environment For Your Kids
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Parents can look at as many healthy sleep tips for kids as they can, but their kids might still find it tricky to get a good night’s rest. Your children need a comfortable and tranquil space just as much as you do. Their bedroom is their space, so it needs to be as accommodating for them as possible. This means creating a positive bedroom environment that makes it easy to sleep, create, and play.
The Best Night’s Sleep
A positive environment begins with a good night’s sleep, so make sure you can provide this to help them get through the night without tossing, turning, or running to your room because they’re spooked. Comfortable and functional children’s beds are a great place to start, as this gives them a spot for them to sleep, but also read and relax before they go to sleep each night. Besides this, look at black-out curtains that prevent outside light from disturbing them, or use glow-in-the-dark stickers and decorations that can make them feel more comfortable as they doze off.
Inspire Creativity
The bedroom is not just a place to sleep, though, especially as your kids don’t have any other spaces in the house dedicated to them. If you’re short on household space, make the most of clever and intuitive Feng Shui to turn their bedroom into a creative space for play and even a spot to do their homework. You can find numerous decoration ideas that tap their inspiration, whether they love superheroes or Disney (and these are just the tip of the iceberg).
Control The Chaos
Kids are messy. You don’t need anyone to remind you of that, and you’ve probably stepped on one too many Lego blocks in your life. There is nothing comfortable about a messy bedroom, which is why it’s important to control the chaos. When your kids are younger, this responsibility will fall mostly on you, at least to get started. As they grow up, you should encourage tidy habits. Encourage them to clean up after themselves and put toys or games away when they have finished playing. Their room will feel bigger, brighter, and more comfortable when they do.
The Magic Of Colour
You should also think about how to use colour to your children’s advantage. These could be bright yellow walls that bring a summery feel throughout the year. It could be calming blues that make it easier for them to wind down at the end of the day, while neutral colours are effective for all kids. Don’t just rely on one colour, though. You can use subtle colour ideas in the furniture and other decorations that add some personality to the bedroom and make it a more inspiring and positive space for your kids no matter what they’re doing.
Positive Energy
A positive bedroom environment will help your kids get to sleep easily every night and wake up ready for the day. Whether they struggle to get out of bed to get ready for school or spend too long in bed on weekends, this environment will do wonders for their energy and give them a place they can enjoy all on their own.
10 Comments
mosaic murals
February 7, 2022 at 12:50 pm
I love how well lited and positive the space is, love it! I need to do something about our kid’s bedroom, it is a bit dull tbh.
Sabina Green
February 8, 2022 at 8:42 pm
Start with a mood board and find all your favourite things, it’s a great place to start.
Risa Lopez
February 7, 2022 at 1:49 pm
I could use these tips for my nieces’ bedrooms. My sis and I are actually struggling to organize my nieces’ bedrooms. Thanks for the tips.
Sabina Green
February 8, 2022 at 8:42 pm
Girls have a lot of ‘stuff’ so organisation is key 🙂
Marysa
February 7, 2022 at 3:28 pm
It is good to think thoroughly about bedrooms as a place to enjoy. These are good points and should be a part of all bedrooms.
Sabina Green
February 8, 2022 at 8:43 pm
Thank you, so pleased you enjoyed the article.
Jupiter Hadley
February 9, 2022 at 3:08 pm
We let the kids pick different themes for their rooms, and then decorated the rooms for those themes, which makes it feel both their own and also quite relaxing/fun! It’s so good to have good rooms for them.
Sabina Green
February 15, 2022 at 12:31 pm
That’s exactly how we did it too, I love the themes they chose too.
Laura Side Street
February 15, 2022 at 2:04 am
Such great tips and yes to creating a positive space that also helps kids to get a good night sleep
Laura x
Sabina Green
February 15, 2022 at 12:33 pm
It’s surprising the difference it can make to a child x