CREATING KIDS ROOMS FOR ADULT TASTE

November 7, 2016Lauren Graham

Whether you're decorating for a newborn, a toddler or a tween, it's time to think outside the box. Forget cutesy prints and Disney characters and create a child's bedroom that combines something for the kids with adult style. Take a look at these inspired ideas:

1. COMBINE CHILDREN'S PRINTS WITH ADULT PLAINS

By combining the beautiful textures of velvet and soft linen-like fabrics with colourful green zig-zags and a sophisticated Elephant print you get the best of both worlds. Give your little one a cute bedroom with a sophisticated finish. Take a look at the story we created below:

VELOUR HUNTER

PLAYTIME JUMBO ELEPHANT

SIMPLICITY LINO PLASTER

Change it up by combining modern geometrics, pops of colour and a fun African print to create a sophisticated bedroom that is modern and stylish with a pop of kiddie flair!

SOUTHBANK SHOREDITCH MANGO

PLAYTIME GEOFFREY GIRAFFE

CUBE SMASH GREY

2. PINK & GREY

Grey and soft dusty pinks is a fabulous alternative to jarring fuscias and the candy-sweet pink tones usually associated with a girl's room. Take a look at this soft pink and grey inspiration and learn how to get the look using velvet scatter cushions from collection Velour.

3. BLUE, WHITE & GREY

A blue, white and grey bedroom is a sophisticated and timeless look that will only need a few touch ups as the years go by.

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4. CRAZY ABOUT POLKA DOTS

Using colourful polka dots in a kiddies room is the perfect way to bring pops of colour to a neutral colour palette. Polka dot prints are a classic option for creating a subtle, playful feeling without committing to a particular character or theme.

Bunting is an easy way to add fun and colour to a room. Get the look with collection Playtime.

PLAYTIME | ZERO PETAL

PLAYTIME | ZERO MANGO

PLAYTIME | ZERO AQUA

PLAYTIME | ZERO APPLE

5. CLEVER ACCESSORIES

Using accessories to personalise a bedroom for your child is the perfect way to bring colour and fun into a room without going overboard. Some cute scatters and a bright lampshade can go a long way.

6. GREY & WHITE

Monotone decor in varying shades of grey, black and white can create a beautiful gender-neutral space that's modern and sophisticated. This looks works well when combined with geometric prints and textured plains. This look will last from baby way into the tween years with only minor updates:

Use wallpaper collection Studio to achieve this look in your little one's bedroom.

FABRICS USED IN THIS LOOK:

CUBE CRACKLE JET

GEOMETRY ASPECT VANILLA

CUBE JAZZ JET

VELOUR ATLANTIC

CUBE ZIG JET

VELOUR STEEL

WALLPAPER TO CREATE THIS LOOK:

STUDIO MAX LUXE

STUDIO EDIT SILVER

STUDIO MAX SILVER

STUDIO LIMIT SILVER

STUDIO REMIX SILVER

STUDIO MONO SILVER

8. CUSTOMIZE IT

Kiddies bedding options can hinder your overall look as you're limited to the characters, prints and colours that are available in-store. Why not customise and open up your options to create the unique bed linen you need to finish off your space?