Preparing the room for your kids is something that's always fun and exciting. After you've chosen the furniture and colour palette, it's time to add details and make it complete. The main goal is to make the room pleasant, simple and beautiful at the same time. It also has to be functional and never overcrowded. You can do all this by choosing the right accessories. Don't forget to play with colours and patterns because they can be very stimulating for the child's development.
Height Chart
Watching your child grow is very emotional for every parent. You see your little baby developing into a healthy adult and realise how fast time passes. To keep track of the growth process and the progress the kids make, parents often turn to the practical and simple blank height chart. After the baby starts to walk on its own, you can now monitor its growth through this chart.
These charts come in many shapes, colours, materials and sizes and there’s a plethora of choices on the market. They can be the perfect accessory to the kids’ room and make it colourful, entertaining and educational at the same time. The ones made of acrylic are very sturdy and come in a range of colours.
They're usually 3mm thick and very lightweight. To attach them to the wall you can use Velcro and don’t cause any damage to the wall or the chart. Their height starts at 30cm and goes up to 2m. There's also room on it to monitor the growth of several children because of their 180mm width.
The crats have 1cm markings and the 5 and 10cm intervals are highlighted and bigger than the rest. There are also some made of paper or plastic. You can hang them on the wall with a simple nail or use peel-and-stick tape that will let you reposition them if needed.
One of the most popular ones today is the giant wall ruler. It has a rustic vibe that gives the room a charming touch. It's literarily made of solid wood and marked as a ruler. It's a bit heavier than the rest of the materials but if the kids’ room is a bit rustic and vintage this is the right choice for a height chart.
The ones made on canvas are very special. They look like a true art piece. You can also find charts made of pine slats and fabric. A lot of these charts are customisable, and you can create a personalised one for your child. You can even DIY one, but you have to be very precise with the measurements. Otherwise, you won’t get a real preview of your child’s development.
Bean Bag
Bean bags have conquered the world in a blink of an eye. They're the most comfortable type of seating arrangement you can get. Besides people having them in their living room, they often buy one for the kids’ room as well. But before buying you should consider a few things. It's important for the bag to have an inner bag. If the outside layer gets damaged, the inside one will hold the beads inside.
This way you won’t clean millions of beads all over the floor. These bags come in many shapes. If your kid is going to move it around a lot, choose a pear-shaped one that has a handle. You can also get L-shaped ones, poofs or ones that look like a sofa. The materials should be sturdy and durable.
For the inside bag something elastic and for the outside something easy to clean and washable. The beads inside can be made of expanded polystyrene, ground polystyrene foam and even buckwheat grains. Last, but not least, are the zippers and stitches. They have to be strong and sturdy and prevent the beads from coming out.
Wallpaper
You don’t have to follow strict rules when it comes to wallpaper in your kids’ room. You can use any colour or design. Make it peaceful, bright, natural, or themed. Just keep in mind that as children mature, their interests and preferences will change. Therefore, it can be wise to choose something broader rather than sticking with particular characters and topics.
The most popular choices for babies and toddlers are soothing colours and animal patterns. However, using primary colours will benefit the youngster more because they will stimulate their vision and speed up their ability to learn and comprehend colours and shapes.
You can match the colours with the blank metric height chart and build from there. If the kid is old enough ask them if there’s something they prefer or like. Giving them a choice will make them feel like part of the process and make them proud of their decision-making.
Art
It might be challenging to include art in a child's room. Art for children should be exciting and stimulating. Avoid work that focuses on a particular theme or favourite character, if at all possible. You might include these in their toys or their bedding. Instead, make an effort to include your child's hobbies such as reading, riding their bike or drawing.
It's one of the few rooms that let you experiment with colour. You might coordinate the carpet, the bedding, and even the blank height chart with the art piece. You could play with neon if you like. If you don’t want a big frame hanging on the wall, get 4 or 5 smaller ones that complement each other to make a nice picture together.
Sometimes a nice inspirational quote is a good idea. Children are inspired by these statements to be authentic and follow their aspirations and interests. As they get older, these quotes can be a good conversation starter for them and their friends.
Lighting
First of all, you’ll need to have a lot of natural lighting. This is important throughout the house, and especially in the kids’ room. If your home lacks sufficient natural light, there are creative solutions to add lighting and improve the atmosphere. Pendant lights such as a globe, Edison or some abstract fixtures can give the room a refined look.
Accent lights are the perfect way to add a little piece of your child's personality to their room. You can choose funky lamps in the shape of an elephant, a teddy bear, or the moon. Match it to the room’s colour scheme and make it harmonious. You can even buy different lampshades and switch them from time to time.
The traditional night lamps are a discrete way to add lighting. If the kids are terrified of the dark, the laser stars scattered across the room will soothe them and help them sleep. Floor lamps are good for dark corners and fairy lights will give the room a fine and gentle glow.
