Single child or siblings, boisterous or quiet, give your child a room that encourages dreams…Dreams to fly, live and achieve! We tell you how you can encompass the world in a child’s room… Impressions: Adrian Remedios
When decorating your child’s room, allocating suitable space for work and entertainment goes a long way in allowing him or her to enjoy the best of both worlds. Getting the balance right is a must, and it does become quite a task, especially if you have siblings sharing a room. Here are a few ways to get those adorable themed set-ups, glamorous tween rooms, gender-neutral spaces, bold bedrooms made for girls and fun-filled spaces to suit the little boy in your life
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN
A girl’s room is certainly not restricted to frilly beds and overthe- top pink décor any longer.
Her bedroom can be as varied as her personality, giving you a chance to play with styles, colours and motifs in an endless range of possibilities. Aditya Gupta, Founder, The Furniture Republic, suggests trying new colours and going beyond the traditional pink when decorating your daughter’s room. What you can never fall short of in a girl’s room is storage space, whether it’s for books, clothes, accessories or electronics. “You need to be smart with your storage solutions. A bed with built-in storage drawers, benches with lift up seats or a play table with storage space hidden underneath the table top are great ways to give your daughter a storage area, especially if your space is limited,” he says.
BOYS WILL BE BOYS
Is it a bird? A plane? Is it Superman? No, it’s not! Not anymore. The Lex Luthor fighting hero has been replaced by the web-spinning Spiderman. Or has he? Well that’s how a little boy’s mind works — fleeting and ever-changing. What does seem to be a constant however, is an attraction to blue, white, red and a combination of these colours. “Whether it’s sports, the great outdoors or super heroes, themes for a boy’s room are audacious and cool. Sports gear, books, activities and games can take up a lot of space. Look for efficient storage pieces that can grow with him as he gets older,” maintains Monica Gupta, Co-founder, www.craftsvilla.com.
Bunk beds, on the other hand, are perfect if you have two girls and they need to share the space. Of course, it is a great idea even in unshared bedrooms as it creates an easy solution for sleepovers. “Colours and concept are important to ensure that the room is neither too childish nor too mature. Try to make the room look neutral for two girls living together. A white wall allows you to make quick changes in the bedroom and add funky designs to suit both girls,” suggests Zenden Lama, Interior designer and Owner, Dorje Doma Designs
And if you have a couple of boys sharing a single room, the bedroom becomes as much a play area as a sleeping space. Which is why, safety should be your primary concern – you will always have them trying out the newest wrestling stunts they’ve seen on television. Avoid including furniture with sharp edges or ones which use a lot of mirror or glass. “Painted furniture tends to look more playful. Though there will inexorably be a space in the room that both kids share, try to design individual areas to allow each child a space he can enjoy on his own,” adds Monica Gupta of craftsvilla.com.
SPACE SHARING
Being the only child can be a lot of fun and if you have the space to make your child comfortable, why not design it to be one which is envied? However, as your child grows, the tastes, preferences, needs and attitudes change as well, and you need to keep that in mind while setting up his or her room, unless you plan on redecorating after every birthday party! “Play with fabric, wall prints and coloured furniture for your child’s room — keeping it as bright as possible. Wall prints or wall paper is an excellent idea and they can be changed every couple of years without calling for an overall change of décor as the child grows,” says Sanvari Alagh Nair, Director, Houseproud.in And if you check with siblings who’ve had to share a room growing up, especially with someone from the opposite sex, they will tell you how ‘torturous’ it could get. The task is to get the right balance to allow both, a guy and a girl to enjoy the space. “A room shared by a boy and a girl requires good planning. Functionality, style, theme and colour palette should be the main considerations,” explains Monica Gupta.
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