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Luc Crawford’s
how to design your

CHILD’s ROOM

Your child’s bedroom is their ultimate comfort zone, and it should be designed to
please all the senses. It is their sanctuary – a place to play, read, sleep and study.
Text Luc Crawford

furniture should be functional

and comfortable in a kids' bedroom.
A bench at the end of the bed is
good for getting dressed and can
be used as a reading area. In my
opinion, a vanity with a vintage chair
is every girl’s best friend.

always think about
layering. Subtle tones, vibrant

colours and textures in fabrics make
a world of a difference in a space.
Consider using glazed linen for a
kids’ room as the fabric will last
forever even through their teenage
years.

Room Elements
Define how your child’s bedroom
will be used. Are they studying,
reading or playing in the room?
Make a priority list of what you
would like to be integrated within the
space. Use different textured fabrics
in different tones of the same or
different colours to build a playful
look for the bed.

the bed

is the centerpiece in
the room, so consider not only
its comfort and look, but also
its proportion within the space.
Low, wide headboards create a
streamlined effect, and integrated
bedside units provide plenty of
drawers and bedside surface space.

storage is important in any kids'

bedroom and must be well designed
to provide ample room to neatly
organize all their clothes, shoes and
accessories.

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Kids' zone checklist
lighting must be controllable via

a light switch located beside the bed
or doorway. Also consider adding a
dimmer in order to set the lighting
level for different uses such as
reading, playing or studying.

bedside lamps

are an
essential element and can make
a statement in a bedroom. In this
particular setting, a lamp would
be a fantastic reading light and a
wonderful way to add style to the
overall design plan.

shutters or side panels

are a chic and practical window
treatment. Use a fabric with a
pattern and a fun rod to add a touch
of whimsy to your space.

      Communication is KEY. Talk to your
kids to find out what they really want in
their room. You will learn a great deal
and create a functional design plan.
      Create inspiration boards by cutting
kids’ spaces out of your favourite
magazines. Turn them into mood boards
with your children, to make their vision
of the space come to life.
     Work with their ideas, and play
with texture and colour as much as
you can when choosing materials and
furnishings.

      Design the room to evolve with your

child as he or she grows up, so that your
investment has a long lifespan.