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If there’s one thing we can learn from our children, it’s the power of imagination. To us, a bedroom may be four walls and a place to sleep, but for younger members of the family, the bedroom can be as exciting as the dreams made while they sleep. But there’s a balance: youth bedrooms still need to be functional as much as they are fashionable.
Luckily, we’re here to give you some inspiration with five cute rooms for kids your sweet pea will love having for his or her own. Whether your child is all about the glam or all about the adventure, see how our experts use kids' room furniture to create something both of you will appreciate.
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Youth FurnitureAdd a Faithful Fort to Your Kid’s Bedroom
Who hasn’t taken bed sheets and created a secret fort where only the ones who knew the secret password could enter? It’s a simple setup, but kids love forts because it creates privacy where they can let their imaginations truly run wild. In fact, Professor David Sobel suggests forts are more psychological than they seem, a point he details in his in-depth book Children’s Special Places: Exploring the Role of Forts, Dens, and Bush Houses in Middle Childhood. Sobel comments that forts are where children “feel safe --- physically and emotionally.”
And that emotional and physical security blanket is just what will get your children to love their bedroom enough to want to sleep, play, and study in it. Our recommendation below captures the magic and wonder of a fort and fuses it into a space-saving play space and hidden storage for toys and bedroom essentials. They’ll love playing in it and having a bit of privacy. You’ll enjoy their joy and a tidy bedroom.
✓ Our Inspiration: The Donco Trading Company Brantley Youth Twin Low Loft Tent Bed
There’s something timelessly youthful about this twin loft bed in a playful color scheme of navy blue and white. Your child will love hoisting themselves into bed atop a lifted loft bed that’s reinforced with guard rails for safety. When it’s playtime, let their imagination run wild with a private play zone below to put on plays, play hide-and-seek, or stow away toys at bedtime.
Create a Posh Sleep Space
These days, girls’ bedrooms are all about the chic, fashion-forward, and glam. Pink, glitter, and cute décor are still go-tos, but there’s been a big shift toward mature iterations of these color palettes. Just take a look at which colors interior designers suggest doing for a girl’s bedroom these days. One of the best ways to amp up that posh appeal is with a daybed.
Reminiscent of princess bedrooms, daybeds are also a gateway for young girls moving from the early stage of their lives into more mature chapters. Daybeds provide a place for friends to hang out during the day, and as a bed by night, all one the same piece of furniture. Take a look at the possibilities you can create with our recommended day bed.
✓ Our Inspiration: The Folio Select Brooklyn Twin Daybed with Trundle
Talk about Hollywood glam! This twin-size trundle daybed adds a level of sophistication to any girl’s bedroom with tufted details, sparkly nailhead accents, and a sleek profile with sloped track arms. Great for slumber parties or even as an extra sleep space when her bestie is over, this setup is a great space-saver your growing girl will love for years.
Encourage Healthy Homework Habits
If remote learning has taught us anything, it’s that every space of the home is up for grabs regardless of what it’s used for. We’ve seen the living room sofa turn into a reading center for book reports, while the kitchen table became the place to buckle down on math problems.
The good news is that experts suggest having a consistent spot for children to do homework at home is one of the best things you can do to encourage healthy study habits for your children. This is why turning the privacy of their bedroom into a study center is one of the easiest ways to set your student up for successful remote learning.
But there’s a major difference between studying while lying down versus studying sitting upright, which experts agree triggers sleep responses in the body, which can make it hard for your student to focus. The solution? Provide a desk where your child can do homework away from the distractions of the living room or kitchen in the privacy they feel comfortable. But make sure to make it fun for them!
- Personalize the space with their favorite cartoons or show memorabilia.
- Add kids' room décor that is multipurpose, such as a whiteboard or a hanging paper file.
- Add fun texture with rugs for kids' rooms in funky shapes and colors.
- Kids' room storage can be a fun way to organize prized possessions in a fun setup.
✓ Our Inspiration: The Donco Trading Company Anthony Twin Low Loft
This wooden loft bed features a pull-out desk that nests discreetly into the bed frame for extra space after homework is done. The workstation comes with open shelves to hold textbooks and school supplies for uninterrupted studying and schoolwork. This storage loft aces it when it comes to saving space, too. Ample shelves at the foot of the bed, plus a freestanding chest that fits right into the frame, provide all the space for your child’s wardrobe and more.
Create an Outdoor Themed Kid’s Bedroom
Sleep is essential for your child’s development. Unfortunately, not every kid is concerned about their sleep wellness, but creating an inviting space can encourage your child to want to go to bed. If your loved one is younger, play to their imagination in a creative space that serves as a place to incubate their playfulness.
Need some ideas on popular kids’ bedroom ideas? Sleep sanctuaries inspired by fairy tales, woodland creatures, and capture the spirit of adventure never fail. Take a look at the following inspo for this tip to see what we mean!
✓ Our Inspiration: The Donco Trading Company Timber Treehouse Loft Bed
Cute and full of whimsy, this treehouse-inspired loft bed is a must-have if you’re looking for a kids room design that’s all about wanderlust. Your little adventurer will love creating new games and stories during playtime climbing the mighty treehouse with storage below for all their favorite tagalongs. The secret code to enter this treehouse is definitely “fun.”
Design a Reading Wonderland
Getting the younger generation to put down the electronics isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible. Just imagine a space where you would want to read. While a desk is ideal for exercising math equations or doing science homework, having an oasis to turn to for a few chapters can help create a pleasant reading experience that will encourage your child to want to read.
What’s hot right now? Reading nooks! These cozy and inviting reading centers are the perfect place for your kid to sit down and unwind while they get lost in literature. All it takes is a few essentials:
- Let there be light! A floor lamp works great, but LED string lights are fun and work just about anywhere.
- Make sure to have a cozy set of pillows for your child to get comfy when the plot starts to thicken!
- A rug might feel extra, but it helps establish the area as a reading zone.
- Snacks are great to enjoy during reading, and a small side table in their style is a perfect place to keep them.
- Emphasize something comfortable to sit on, like a couple of poufs, a bean bag chair, or our recommended selection below.
✓ Our Inspiration: The Classic Home Belle Light Gray Teardrop Lounge Chair
Delightfully modern, this freeform lounge chair will be an irresistible place for your growing child to sit and relax, cuddled up with a book. Its teardrop design nestles perfectly into corners for a cozy feel. Positively plush and inviting, this Sacco chair might be so enticing that parents will want one too.
When it comes to providing a healthy place for your child to sleep, the important thing is to let them get involved. The more children feel comfortable where they sleep, the more likely they are to get quality rest, use the space for productivity, and let their imagination and creativity blossom. There are many more possibilities, and these five ideas are just the tip of the iceberg! For more inspiration, make sure to explore our entire youth bedroom catalog!
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