We all remember our own childhood bedroom, the forts we built, the games we played, the books we read, the naps we took, and the place where dreams and imaginations came to life. Creating a children's room is about much more than just placing a bed and a couple of shelves. The children's room is the child's very own sanctuary, a secure base for creative expression and play, forming a personal universe that develops along with the child over the years.
For nearly 20 years, we've been working on decorating children's rooms and helping families find the right children's furniture, lighting, and decorations to create that unique children's room. We are passionate about selecting the best products with a focus on functionality, safety, and aesthetics. A children's room is not just a space with four walls; it is indeed one of the most important rooms in the home. Here, the child finds peace after a long day, with time to retreat, immerse in play, and let their imagination soar. Therefore, we believe it's important to consider both practical and aesthetic perspectives when decorating the children's room. In this blog post, we guide you on how to create a space that suits your child's needs and brings joy to both children and adults.
Children's Lamps and Lighting for the Children's Room
Lighting sets the mood in a room, and good lighting is crucial for a well-functioning children's room. It is particularly important to find the right balance between functionality and coziness. Children need good lighting for play and creative activities, but they also need calm, dimmed light sources that provide comfort at bedtime.
So choose a combination of a good light source like a ceiling lamp for the active hours and a night or nursery lamp for quiet times and nighttime. Cozy lighting creates comfort and tranquility. Lighting in a children's room needs to do a lot – provide energy and inspire play during the day, but also create a safe and calm atmosphere in the evening. Therefore, one lamp is not enough; opt for different types of lamps to meet the child's changing needs throughout the day.
Check out our selection of cute and fun ceiling lamps from, among others, ferm LIVING or Liewood, which provide both light and decoration, or choose one of our beautiful lampshades from Pink Rose, available now at an incredible price. Supplement with a night lamp or a wall lamp near the bed, which your child can turn on if they wake up at night.
Here are our three favorite night lamps:
- Mr Maria: A favorite among both children and adults. It has a cute design and emits a soft light with LEDs. A lamp that is both decorative and functional. Choose between Snoopy or Miffy.
- Heico Mushroom Lamps: Another popular choice, these charming mushroom lamps come in a myriad of colors and sizes and help transform the children's room into a magical and dreamy universe. Combine two mushroom lamps, for example, and place them together in a cozy corner.
- Leitmotiv Lava Lamp: A classic from my own childhood, evoking cozy moments before bedtime with its mesmerizing, colorful dance. Choose your favorite color and create a calming atmosphere at bedtime.
The Perfect Children's Bed: Comfort and Functionality
The children's bed is the heart of the room – a place for comfort, sleep, and closeness. It's where the day's adventures end with a bedtime story and perhaps a quiet moment with mom or dad. Our range of children's beds is extensive, from the first baby cots to larger beds with smart storage.
A good children's bed is a significant part of a child's daily life. Whether you choose a crib for the littlest or a junior bed for the older ones, comfort, safety, and functionality are essential.
With us, you'll find children's beds in all sizes and styles – from cribs and junior beds to larger sleeping areas with storage. Here are our considerations:
- Age and Needs: A high bed with a ladder may be suitable for the older school child, but for the youngest, a low bed or junior bed is best.
- Functionality: Consider beds with drawers underneath or models with a pull-out bed – perfect for siblings or overnight guests. These don't take up much space daily.
- Design and Security: Soft shapes, round edges, and solid materials provide safety and aesthetics, giving the children's room a beautiful look.
With us, you'll find a large selection of the popular beds from Oliver Furniture, which are designed to grow with the child. Whether you're looking for a daybed for older children, you can also start with a junior bed and build on it later, ensuring you have a bed that lasts throughout childhood.
The Ideal Children's Bed: A Safe Haven and Cozy Nook
Make the bed extra cozy with bed accessories such as bed bumpers, canopies, and soft cushions. Or how about curtains to create a cozy den under a loft bed? Don't forget to check out our favorite brands' luxurious bedding. All our children's bedding is made of wonderfully soft organic cotton with lovely 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 snuggles with her favorite teddies.
Rugs: Comfort and Play Combined
A rug in the children's room is a cozy detail that, besides adding warmth and providing a soft play area, lays the foundation for hours of play. It softens the room, warms little feet, and defines an area where the child can play, build, read, and tumble.
Choose a rug that is both durable and soft – preferably with natural materials or washable attributes. A popular choice is our beautiful rugs from Ferm Living, available in many delightful versions. See them here.
Tip: A round rug can create a cozy nook 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 Children's Room – Organized Chaos in Style
Toys in piles, blocks everywhere, books stacked high – we all know it. A children's room demands good and flexible storage that can grow with the child and make tidying up easy.
Start with a shelf unit with open shelves where the child can easily reach their things. Combine with baskets and boxes of various sizes – allowing you to easily sort dolls, building blocks, books, and teddies. There are many things in a child's life, so good storage is vital. We recommend By Aulums spacious shelves that adorn any children's room. Combine with cute baskets and boxes.
We have a large 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 functional and are easy to move around, giving the child ownership of cleaning up.
If you are not fond of baskets, my personal favorite is the popular Aykasa boxes. They are stackable, foldable, and come in countless beautiful colors. They suit not only the children's room – we use them in both the kitchen and bathroom. Available in three sizes and a multitude of shades, you can find one that matches any room. Use them for toys, clothes, craft materials, and much more.
Personality and Decor: Make the Room the Child's Own
A children's room should have soul and personality – after all, it is the child's own place. Use lovely wall stickers, posters, garlands, and whimsical hot air balloons to set the mood. Choose themes that match the child's interests – animals, adventures, nature, or stars, and make the room truly theirs.
Children love to surround themselves with colors, figures, and motifs that speak to their imagination. With decorations, you can easily add personality to the room without repainting or buying new furniture.
Explore our decorations for the children's room here:
- Wall stickers are perfect for setting a theme – animals, cars, stars, flowers – and can be removed without damaging the wall.
- Posters with alphabets, world maps, storybook characters, or sweet quotes create atmosphere and can also be educational.
- Garlands and bunting add color and celebration – hang them above the bed or shelf.
- Hot air balloons from Authentic Models are among our most popular products and have been for many years. They give the room a whimsical look – like a dream floating in the ceiling.
Children's interests should have a place – maybe they love dinosaurs, princesses, rockets, or forest animals. The decor should reflect that and encourage the child to enjoy being in the room and making it truly their own.
Create Cozy Corners in the Children's Room
Beyond all the practical aspects a children's room must have, like the bed and storage, it is also a place for togetherness – where stories are read, relaxation happens, and moments are shared. A bean bag in the corner with a soft blanket and a stack of children's books invites cozy times. Many afternoons have been spent here with storytelling, laughter, and closeness.
Create a little reading nook with dimmed lights, a blanket, and cushions – a place where the child can retreat and find peace, and where you as a parent can be present in a busy day.
Children's Furniture and Furniture for Children’s Rooms
Choose furniture for the children's 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, closets, or shelving units for storing both clothes and toys. Oliver Furniture has even created a Multicabinet, a large spacious combination of dresser and cabinet, with large spaces for all the big and awkward toys. The dresser is also supplied with children's hangers so you can keep clothes on one side and toys on the other. On the large surface at the top, you can display and enjoy small trinkets that match the universe you want to create. An absolute favorite piece of furniture for larger and more spacious children's rooms.
Children's Bean Bags: Comfort and Relaxation
A kid-friendly bean bag for the reading corner is perfect for cozy moments. A bean bag offers the child a soft spot to sit with a book or a tablet. See our selection of bean bags here.
Thank You for Reading
Our carefully selected range of furniture, lighting, storage solutions, and decorations for children's rooms is chosen for its high quality and beautiful design.
We love to help create cozy, functional, and personal spaces for children – and we strive to choose only 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 for the children's room. We are happy to help you find the perfect pieces!
Kind Regards from Lirum Larum Leg.
