There’s nothing more enjoyable than creating a bedroom for our little ones; a space which makes them feel safe, comforted and excited, all at once. It’s the first and last thing they’ll see every day, so selecting a theme that’s going to keep them happy is key. Focusing on their favourite things always works a treat – such as this car-inspired kids bedroom.
But how can you create a space that combines fun, practicality and safety? We have the perfect guide to blending smart storage with pops of colour and fun, car-themed decor.
Here are 6 easy tips to creating a space both you and your child will love.
1. Choose a colour scheme
As with any interior design, first, you need to choose a colour scheme. Kids’ bedrooms always look great with pops of colours; after all, the room needs to feel fun, yet calming. Using deeper hues of primary colours are a great option. Blues, oranges and yellows always compliment each other, and you can allow the colours to shine in furniture pieces, artworks or accessories. Paint the walls a neutral colour so you can switch the theme out as your child grows. But don’t feel limited, you can have fun with colours that aren’t in your scheme – the priority is to make it as enjoyable for your little one as possible!
2. Multipurpose wardrobe
Turn their bedroom into a space that’s inspirational, adaptable and able to pass the toddler-tough test. Opt for fixtures and furniture that are easy to clean, organise and update, while making a creative space for your mini adventurer to explore, rest and dream! Break up your kid’s flatpack wardrobe with a cosy reading nook and stylish wooden hooks. It gives them somewhere to unwind before bedtime, or to play during the day, while offering storage solutions for clothes or toys. You can turn kitchen cabinets into bedroom storage to pull this one off, and add a handle with DIY door pull and large, round hooks for their clothes or artwork.
3. Car-themed storage
Trick the eye with these wall box cabinets. It’s a great spot to organise your kid’s treasures while incorporating the car-theme in an easy, affordable DIY. To rev up your cabinets, paint papier-mâché letters with a dark acrylic paint and allow it to dry. Draw road markings along the centre of the letter with a white paint pen. Install pull-out wire shelves and colour-coded boxes for toys, clothes, shoes and other bits and bobs.
4. Truck-themed bookshelf
Got a truck-loving toddler? How cute is this bookshelf to stash their most-loved bedtime stories in. It’s easy to build and is super affordable! Make it official and write their name on it so they know it’s their very own ‘big kid’s’ bedroom.
To create a truck fascia, simply draw a truck ‘cabin’ shape onto MDF (around 100 x 120mm), then cut out the shape with a drill and jigsaw. For the ‘cargo’, cut 2 MDF Rectangles (120 x 300mm), and use a small hole saw to cut ‘wheels’. Sand all edges, then paint with leftover wall paint to coordinate with your room decor. Attach to the front of a picture shelf with PVA glue and clamp till set. (Buy a ready-made picture shelf or make your own from dressed pine strips).
5. Artwork
The best way to highlight your colour scheme is through a piece of art, and there’s nothing they’ll love more than having a hand in creating it with you. On a blank canvas, draw a semi-circle ‘sun’ on centre of bottom edge and use a protractor and ruler to draw ‘rays’ that extend from the ‘sun’. Mask the lines with painter’s tape, then paint everything white (same as base coat) and allow it to dry. Complete your artwork with 4 contrasting paint colour tester pots. Allow it to dry and voula! Your very own artwork, and memories that’ll last forever.
6. Interactive Decor
No more texter marks on your white walls – instead you can have a chalkboard table for them to draw on as much, or as little, as they like! Paint a timber surface with coloured chalkboard paint for an instant art zone that’ll wipe clean in a flash. You can create your very own height chart out of a timber board, or make a paper art holder to encourage their creativity. Once they’ve finished a new piece of art, you can frame it and put it on display so they know that whatever they create – no matter how it looks – is always loved!
