Choosing decor and design for kids’ rooms is more challenging than for adults’ spaces because you have to consider the gender, character and even psychological features of your child. The whole space is better to be done in light and fresh colors, though there should be some bright and vivacious colors, too, to create a lively ambience, which is so important for kids.
Best Colors For Kids’ Rooms
While decorating don’t pay attention to stereotypes, for example, gender ones that say that pink is the best color for girls, and blue is for boys only. Rocking too bright colors everywhere is very tiring, incorporating too many trends isn’t a good idea, besides, current trends can be not suitable for kids’ spaces. Don’t make the kids’ room look like a studio to download the best photos into Instagram, it should be cozy and welcoming.
As for the age, one-year-old kids choose bright colors, and their favorite is red. Orange and yellow are also loved by them, and these colors keep being loved until the kids get seven years old. Only after 7 children accept and enjoy all the colors. Kids of 5-10 years old prefer themed spaces, so don’t refuse hanging posters, artworks and wallpaper with their favorite characters.
ombre orange curtains are a nice idea to add a colorful touch to a nursery
orange and red accents will be a great choice for a nursery as small kids love such spaces
red curtains and a red statement wall is a great choice for a nursery
some orange accents finish the look and add a cheerful feel to the space
orange is one of the colors loved by small kids, besides it's vivacious and refreshing
a yellow printed rug and chandelier are a nice idea to add color to the room
yellow goes well with different colors, for example, grey like here
yellow in any amount will bring a touch of sunlight to the kids' room
Corrections Made With Colors
If you want to make some corrections in the mood and behavior of your child, you can do that with colors. If your kid is too passive, you can make him or her more active with bright colors like orange, yellow and red. Again, don’t make the room too bright and bold, it won’t affect your child in a good way and can cause anticipation. If your child is hyperactive, decorate the room in bright shades of green and blue. Before decorating, find out how your child reacts to this or that color because colors that are not matching his or her temperament may irritate and make it even worse.
quite soft Scandinavian-inspired kids' room design
a beautiful forest-inspired kids' room with an unique bed is lively yet not too bright, with a perfect balance
a lovely room in the shades of grey to keep the kids calm and peaceful plus make them feel at ease
add touches of bold colors to make the kids feel more active, for example, polka dots and an artwork like here
a calming and peaceful space in various shades of grey and blue is ideal not only for boys but also for girls
color can be added with bold textiles, too, these can be pillows and mattresses, for example
colorful toys, stools and geometric prints on the furniture and wall add a lively touch
yellow touches and some blue ones make the room cheerful, and chalkboard doors and a polka dot wall add interest
color is added with bold bedding and some bold animals painted on the wall
an unusual and bold combo of emerald and pink is a fun idea for a kids' space
The best idea to go for is wallpaper for painting, it allows to change the colors from time to time and add artworks and posters – as many as he or she wants. Add color with some accessories like pillows, curtains, toys or bedding, so you could change them easily when needed.
a super hero themed room with a Batman poster and an Iron Man mask plus Superman-inspired touches
a whimsical kids' space inspired by the favorite animated movie
a unique ocean-inspired kids' room with a gorgeous boat bunk bed
super hero wall decals, pillows and some posters add a cool touch to this room
a cool nook with a bean bag chair, colorful super hero posters and a bold bookshelf