{"id":1925,"date":"2023-04-11T10:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T17:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/?p=1925"},"modified":"2025-02-19T18:11:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T01:11:32","slug":"designing-a-kids-room-that-lasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/designing-a-kids-room-that-lasts\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing a Kid&#8217;s Room That Lasts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Designing a bedroom for your child is an exciting and\nrewarding experience, but it can be difficult to keep up with their\never-evolving needs and interests. You want your little one to have a space\nthat&#8217;s comfortable, functional, and age-appropriate \u2014 but also something they\nwon&#8217;t outgrow too quickly. The key to designing a versatile, practical, and\nunique bedroom is setting the foundation for long-lasting adaptability. Here\nare some tips to help you design a bedroom that grows with your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invest in timeless furniture pieces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the baby and toddler furniture are beyond adorable, you\u2019ll be back at the store shopping for new furniture in a blink of an eye. Instead, choose pieces that can grow and adapt with your child. Convertible cribs, for example, can transform into a toddler and full-sized beds, ensuring long-term use. Look for items with adjustable heights, such as desks and bookcases, so that these pieces will last longer than their current stage of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose versatile, neutral colors for paint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the perfect color for your child&#8217;s space can be a daunting task. Hot pink may currently delight them but could soon become pass\u00e9. When selecting a paint color for their room, opt for neutral tones that promote calm and relaxation. Their bedroom is a multi-functional space but the main purpose is sleeping. Use accessories and decorations to showcase their love for specific colors \u2013 or all the colors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creative storage solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Organization is key in any room, especially for a kid\u2019s space where they often sleep, play, and study in the same space. To ensure your child&#8217;s bedroom remains organized and clutter-free, invest in dressers and shelves that can be repurposed as bookshelves or display units later on. Incorporate cubbies and bench seating near entryways for easy access to shoes, bags, and outdoor clothing, and create a dedicated reading nook or study area using adjustable shelving to keep items off the floor and in their proper spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go easy on the theme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We love a good themed bedroom but kids change interests\nquickly as they grow \u2013 seemingly overnight at times. One day they\u2019re into\ndinosaurs and the next it\u2019s space.&nbsp; This\ndoesn\u2019t mean you need to give them a \u2018boring\u2019 room. Use accessories and decorations\nto incorporate their current passions. These offer a more affordable way to\nupdate their room as they grow and discover new interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lighting options for adaptability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorporate various types of lighting in your child&#8217;s room\nthat can be customized for their needs. Ambient lighting provides overall\nillumination, while task lighting aids in activities like reading and homework.\nAccent lighting can be used to highlight artwork and create a cozy atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designing a kid-friendly room goes beyond aesthetics; it&#8217;s\nabout creating a space that supports and nurtures a child&#8217;s growth and\ndevelopment. By carefully selecting colors, furniture, decor, and lighting, you\ncan create a room that adapts to your child&#8217;s ever-changing interests and\nneeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve found your family needs more space, we can help.\nWe strive to build the perfect home that meets the needs of all types of\nfamilies. Visit us online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/\"><strong>DiscoveryHomes.com<\/strong><\/a>\nto learn more about our communities throughout Northern California.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designing a bedroom for your child is an exciting and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1926,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[49,324,271,267,330],"class_list":["post-1925","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-life-at-home","tag-decor-tips","tag-decorating-tips","tag-home-decorating","tag-kids","tag-kids-rooms"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Designing a Kid&#039;s Room That Lasts - Discovery Homes Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here are some tips to help you design a kid&#039;s room that is versatile, practical, and grows along with them so they don&#039;t outgrow it too quickly.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/designing-a-kids-room-that-lasts\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Designing a Kid&#039;s Room That Lasts - 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