We all remember our childhood rooms, filled with forts we built, games we played, books we read, naps we took, and where dreams and fantasies came alive. Creating a child's room is about more than just placing a bed and a few shelves. It's the child's own sanctuary, a safe base for creativity and play, a personal universe that grows with them over the years.
For almost 20 years, we've been helping families design children's rooms and find the right children's furniture, lighting, and decorations to create the perfect children's room. We are passionate about selecting the best products with consideration for functionality, safety, and aesthetics. A child's room is not just a space with four walls, but one of the most important rooms at home. Here, a child finds peace after a long day, with time to retreat, delve into play, and let their imagination soar. Therefore, it's important to think both practical and aesthetic when designing a child's room. In this blog post, we guide you on how to create a space that suits the child's needs and is a pleasure for both children and adults.
Children's Lamps and Lighting for the Kids' Room
Lighting sets the mood in a room, and good lighting is vital for a functional child's room. It's essential to find the right balance between functionality and coziness. Children need good lighting for play and creative activities as well as calm, dimmed lights that provide comfort at bedtime.
Opt for a combination of a good light source such as a ceiling lamp for the active hours, and a night or bedside lamp for quiet moments and sleep. Cozy lighting offers reassurance and calmness. It should energize and foster play during the day, and form a safe, peaceful ambiance in the evening. Therefore, one lamp isn't enough; choose multiple types of lamps to meet the child's varying needs throughout the day.
Explore our selection of sweet and fun ceiling lamps from brands like ferm LIVING or Liewood, which provide light and decoration, or pick one of our stylish lamp shades from Pink Rose, now available at a fantastic price. Supplement with a night-light or wall lamp close to the bed, so the child can turn it on themselves if they wake during the night.
Here are our top three picks for a great night-light:
- Mr Maria: A favorite for both children and adults. It features a cute design and emits a soft LED light. A lamp that's decorative and smartly functional; choose between Snoopy or Miffy.
- Heico Mushroom Lamps: Another popular choice, these adorable mushroom lamps come in a variety of colors and sizes, transforming the child's room into a magical and dreamy universe. Try combining two mushroom lamps to create a cozy nook.
- Leitmotiv Lava Lamp: A classic from my own childhood, providing a cozy time before bed with its colorful dancing glow. Choose your favorite color and create a soothing atmosphere at bedtime.
The Perfect Children's Bed: Safety and Functionality
The children’s bed is the heart of the room – a place for peace, sleep, and closeness. It’s where the day's adventures end with a bedtime story and maybe a quiet moment in the arms of mom or dad. Our selection of children's beds is wide-ranging – from baby beds to larger beds with smart storage.
A good bed is crucial in a child's daily life. Whether you choose a crib for the little ones or a junior bed for older children, comfort, safety, and functionality are essential.
We offer children's beds in all sizes and styles – from cribs and junior beds to larger sleepers with storage. Here’s what to consider:
- Age and Needs: A high bed with a ladder might suit an older child, but for younger ones, a low bed or junior bed is best.
- Functionality: Consider beds with drawers underneath or models with pull-out beds – perfect for siblings or sleepover guests. These don't take up much space daily.
- Design and Safety: Soft shapes, rounded edges, and solid materials offer both safety and aesthetics, giving the room a beautiful look.
Discover our large selection of popular beds from Oliver Furniture, designed to grow with your child. Whether you are looking for a daybed for older children or starting with a junior bed, which you can later expand, offering a bed that lasts throughout childhood.
The Right Children's Bed: A Safe Haven and Cozy Nook
Make the bed extra cozy with bedding accessories such as bed bumpers, canopies, and soft cushions. Or how about a curtain so a high bed can serve as a cozy nook? Don’t forget to check out all the lovely bedding from our favorite brands. All our children's bedding is beautifully soft, made from organic cotton in delightful patterns and colors. Personally, I love tucking our daughter into the softest Cam Cam bedding and reading a chapter from her favorite book while she cuddles her favorite teddy bears.
Rugs: Comfort and Play in One
A rug in the child's room adds a cozy detail – beyond warming the room and providing a soft play area, it serves as a foundation for hours of play. It softens the room, warms little feet, and delineates an area where the child can play, build, read, and explore.
Choose a rug that's both durable and soft, ideally made from natural materials or with washable features. A popular choice is our beautiful rugs from Ferm Living, available in many options. See them here.
Tip: A round rug can create a cozy oasis in a corner with a bean bag and a basket of books, while a larger rug under the bed or play area visually ties the room together.
Storage in the Kids' Room - Organized Chaos with Style
Toys in piles, blocks everywhere, books stacked – we all know this scenario. A child's room needs good and flexible storage that grows with the child and makes it easy to keep organized.
Start with a shelf with open shelves where the child can reach their items. Combine with baskets and boxes in different sizes to easily sort dolls, building blocks, books, and teddy bears. There are numerous items in a child's life; therefore, good storage is key. We recommend By Aulum's spacious shelves, which add charm to any children's room. Pair them with sweet baskets and boxes.
We have a wide selection of adorable and practical baskets made especially for children and their toys from brands like ferm Living, Rice, and Konges Sløjd. These baskets are almost more decorative than practical. They're easy to move around and provide the child ownership over tidying up.
If you're not a fan of baskets, my personal favorite is the popular Aykasa boxes. They can be stacked, folded, and come in countless beautiful colors. They fit perfectly, not just in the kid’s room – we use them in both the kitchen and bathroom. Available in three sizes and a multitude of shades, you can find one to match any room. Use them for toys, clothes, creative materials, and much more.
Personality and Decor: Make the Room Their Own
A child's room should have soul and personality – after all, it’s their own space. Use cute wall stickers, posters, garlands, and magical hot air balloons to set the vibe. Choose motifs that match your child's interests – animals, fairy tales, nature, or stars – and make the room their own.
Children love to surround themselves with colors, figures, and motifs that speak to their imagination. With decorations, it's easy to give the room personality without repainting or buying new furniture.
Explore our decorations for the kids' room here:
- Wall stickers are perfect for setting a theme – animals, cars, stars, flowers – and can be removed without damaging the wall.
- Posters with the alphabet, world maps, fairy-tale characters, or charming quotes create mood and can even be educational.
- Garlands and bunting add color and festivity – hang them over the bed or shelves.
- Hot air balloons from Authentic Models are among our most popular products and have been for years. They give the room an enchanting look – like a dream floating in the ceiling.
Children's interests should be included – whether they love dinosaurs, princesses, rockets, or forest animals. The design should reflect this and encourage the child to enjoy the room and make it truly theirs.
Create Cozy Corners in the Kids’ Room
Beyond all the practical aspects that a children's room must have, like the bed and storage, it's also a place for togetherness – where you read, relax, or just enjoy being together. A bean bag in the corner with a soft blanket and a stack of children's books invites cozy moments. We've spent many afternoons here with reading, laughter, and closeness.
Feel free to create a small reading nook with subdued lighting, a rug, and cushions – a place for the child to retreat and find peace, and for you as a parent to be present in a busy day.
Kids' Furniture and Furniture for Kids' Rooms
Choose furniture for the kids' room that matches the child's age and needs. Compact children's furniture and multifunctional solutions provide flexibility. Consider whether your child needs a desk for creative and academic activities, wardrobes, or shelves for storing both clothes and toys. Oliver Furniture offers the Multi Cabinet, a spacious dresser/cabinet with large compartments, perfect for all larger and more unique toys. The dresser also comes with children's hangers so you can store clothes on one side and toys on the other. On the large surface at the top, you’re free to personalize and embellish with small decorations that fit the universe you want to create. An absolute favorite for larger and more spacious children’s rooms.
Bean Bag for Kids: Comfort and Relaxation
A child-friendly bean bag in the reading corner is perfect for cozy moments. A bean bag provides a soft place for a child to sit with a book or tablet. Check out our selection of bean bags here.
Thank You for Reading
Our carefully selected range of furniture, lighting, storage, and decorations for children's rooms is chosen with a focus on quality and beautiful design.
We love helping create cozy, functional, and personal spaces for children – and we strive to only choose the best of the best.
We hope you feel inspired to create a children’s room that suits your child’s needs and personality. Explore all our children's furniture, bean bags, rugs, lighting, and decorations. We’re here to help you find exactly what you need!
Warm regards from Lirum Larum Leg.
