When it comes to children’s rooms, good design doesn’t have to break the bank. After all, beautiful design doesn’t have to be expensive to look expensive.
As a child grows, their tastes and needs evolve. As a result, designing a child friendly space should be adaptive and flexible as well as affordable.
Affordable design ideasBookcases. Bookcases can be used for both aesthetics and functionality. Use them for display as well as storage.
Shelves. Shelves can provide a functional, space-saving and affordable way to showcase collectibles and treasured items.
Looking for a creative way to incorporate shelves?Consider utilizing a unique material or unexpected object. Creative design recipes design idea:
Use skateboards as shelves.
Child friendly furniture:
- Ottomans
- Benches
- Poofs and Floor pillows
- Teepees and Tents
WorkspacesA child friendly workspace doesn’t need to be fancy or fussy; instead, minimal and functional is best. A desk as opposed to a table will allow for the most storage and versatility. Look for materials and construction that is built to last.
Room for TwoShared rooms need to be designed with space in mind. The configuration of a room dictates flow. Be sure to place key elements in a shared room such as beds in a way that allows for entries and exits to be open and unobstructed.
Typical bed configurations include:
- Two beds separated by single nightstand or side table.
- Two beds separated by a desk or worktable.
- Two beds separate by a dresser.
Cathy Hobbs is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design home staging expert and short-term rental/vacation home designer. Contact her [email protected] or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com. ©2024 Tribune News Service.
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Originally Published: July 12, 2024 at 4:31 p.m.