| Kids, be it a toddler, preschooler school going or | | | | Bed - Trundle or twin beds, if two kids are sharing the |
| teenager, all need their own space to pursue their | | | | room. Bunk beds are also an interesting option as kids |
| interests, indulge in many hobbies or just play with | | | | love to race up and down the bed. Mattress for the |
| friends. If you're living in an apartment that does not | | | | bed should be soft with firm support so your child can |
| have a separate kids room, create a corner for them | | | | enjoy a sound sleep after hectic day. Get a matching |
| to indulge in his/her time. Nevertheless, if you've a | | | | side table to keep most wanted items like clock, bottle |
| separate room for kids, create their space with | | | | of water, bedside lamp or a storybook if your child |
| magical colours and fun filled ambiance making it truly | | | | prefer to read before sleeping. The edges should be |
| their wonderland. | | | | rounded to avoid any unwanted mishaps. |
| Kids grow fast; hence it is imperative that you | | | | Furniture - Minimal is best as kids love open spaces. |
| decorate the room that they will enjoy even in their | | | | Cramped room acts as a hindrance when they move |
| teens. Kids would love to be involved in designing their | | | | or play around with their friends, spread their toys or |
| own room, since it his/her private haven. So take | | | | make a jigsaw puzzle. Buy your child a blackboard |
| some time out and sit with your kid, listen and | | | | where he/she can scribble, paint or get a green felt |
| understand his / her ideas about their rooms. They will | | | | board where he/she can put up their drawings. If your |
| surprise us. If they demand for something not feasible, | | | | child is in school, a separate study table with chair, shelf |
| explain to them why it cannot be done and what is the | | | | for books, lamp etc., is a must. In the later years, |
| next best option. | | | | computer too can be placed. So table should have |
| Wall - The wall colour should reflect your child's | | | | enough space to accommodate all this and more. |
| personality and demeanour. Choose from themes | | | | Shelves can be placed under the table to store |
| such as glow-in-the-dark stars, blue sky with shining | | | | essential items like books, stationaries, etc., with enough |
| stars, flowers, sailboats, sea creatures with oceanic | | | | space to rest ones feet while studying at the table. |
| colours, sporty or give soft dreamy look... Paint one | | | | Closet or Cupboards - Clothes always seems less for |
| wall of the room with just one colour of his/her choice | | | | growing kids. Having large sized closet or storage area |
| and let your child decorate it with framed paintings, solo | | | | will let you stock up on all kinds of clothes such as |
| or family snaps or favourite cartoon creature. | | | | sweats, shirts, tees, jeans, dresses, uniforms, etc, really |
| Colours - Soft pastel colours are soothing to the eye | | | | well. Pullout drawers, huge old chests, and shelves are |
| and also have calming effect on the children unlike | | | | good options for storing toys, gizmos, and daily to use |
| dark colours, which tends to distract the child making | | | | stuff. Label or paint them to know what is stored |
| them hyperactive. A visually interesting room helps stir | | | | where. |
| even the smallest child's imagination. Throw in vibrant | | | | Windows - They should be designed keeping in mind |
| colourful rugs, sheets, and pillows. | | | | the safety of the child. The style, pattern chosen |
| Floor - They deserve a special mention. If it's a girl's | | | | should not harm any child. They should be as airy as |
| room, it is a good idea to have soft rugs, as little girls | | | | possible. You can choose from long drapes to blinds or |
| love to sit and play with their dollhouse. While boys | | | | short curtains to go with the theme of the room, |
| might prefer wooden flooring or minimal carpeting as | | | | though you must make sure that child does not harm |
| they would love to jump and run around doing more of | | | | itself. |
| physical activities. | | | | |