Interior Design & Decor

Most children have a tendency to leave toys, books, games and clothes scattered all over their rooms and although laziness does play a part in the disorganised chaos, it’s often the size and design of the room which hampers the child’s organisational ability.

For optimal results order bespoke furniture and accessories

These days, there are companies dedicated to the interior design of children’s rooms. A host of multi-purpose furnishings and designer accessories are available on the market but one way to optimally use the space provided is to order bespoke or custom-made furniture and accessories.

It is crucial children be given the opportunity to express individual needs and wants when undertaking a room makeover. All children have their own identity, personality and lifestyle, so it’s certainly not a given that interior design which works for one will automatically be pleasing and functional to another.

Make interior design a team effort

Consult your child before making the step of ordering made-to-measure furniture and accessories and do a bit of homework too to get the necessary inspiration for neat, adequate and attractive designer furniture and storage space.

Don’t make the critical mistake of ordering or buying furniture and accessories which are age specific. One thing is for certain, your child will grow and mature and a good bespoke furniture design should evolve along with the child.

Don’t be too age specific

Mickey Mouse motifs plastered all over the room and furnishings or garish colours may suit a little one but it’ll be wise and cost-effective to purchase or order kid’s furniture and accessories which are elegant, made from hardy and attractive materials and which blend in with the overall tone of your home.

Spatial constraints are a constant problem with children’s rooms but attractive and understated storage and toy boxes are the easy solution. Solid wood cartons or toy boxes made from leather with a dark antique tan finish are currently all the rage and the good news is these items will arguably increase in value over time.

Essential items for any kid’s room

- A comfortable bed – make your child feel like royalty with a stylish handcrafted four poster bed made from reclaimed Burmese teak or other durable hardwood!

- A work desk and chair – go ‘Out of Africa’ with a hand-made hardwood kid’s desk, with a slung yellow leather matching chair.

- Toy box – select either solid wood or genuine leather; these items could become valuable collectibles in time.

- Reading or bedside lamps – there’s a vast and funky collection of lamps and lampshades on the market. Emulate the African theme with shades made from porcupine quills or guinea fowl feathers or simply go for the straight lines and simplicity of a Hudson film lamp or a captain’s brass lamps, both ideal for boys.

- Additional storage – there’s an elegant range of bins and boxes of teak, suede and leather which will hide the mess and fit in with the overall theme.

- Comfortable seating – how about a hand-made suede pouf?

- Designer accessories – both mirrors and clocks are a must in any bedroom. Select from a wide range of stylish and attractive pieces including bronze eye desk clocks, vintage style station clocks or metal-framed Portobello multi mirrors. Who knows, they may be worth a small fortune one day!