ALL FOR THE Kids
Lively and a conduit for creating memories that will stay with a person forever, kids room are the most important space for any parent. It is the space that they hold dear to their heart as it is undeniably meaningful for their child and his/her growth. Here are some designed kids' room that infuse life and vibrancy into a child's own space.
A child’s room should be a space is which they blossom and grow up having beautiful memories. With this in mind we ensure that the rooms we design are very safe, fun and adventurous for children. The spaces have interesting features like rock climbing walls, swings etc which make them like play areas along with sleeping and study zones.
Colours used here also reflect the character of the kids and the finishes used are extremely maintenance free so there is no damage caused.
Floorings are usually soft laminated wooden floors or hardwood floors so that it is a protective layer to ensure no injuries. Study areas are practically designed keeping in mind a growing child’s needs and requirements for storage with a big desk and yet making it practical and aesthetically pleasing. We also make sure that the room has a lot of bookcase space and corners for a child to record his memories and notes.
The kid’s bedroom is a white base with a pale yellow niche which holds the toys and complements the wall with hot air balloon graphics. The blackboard painted elephant makes an excellent surface for kids to scribble on. The refurbished bunk bed forms a mini-house for the kids which they relate to as their own little haven.
The child himself inspired us for his room. He was an only child and usually had weekend sleepover nights with friends and cousins. The space is designed to accommodate three children. The lower part of the bunk bed has a trolley which doubles up into a double bed and the upper level sleeps one. The stairs leading to the level above are used as a storage for his toys. There is a study space that seats two. The child’s love
for animals is depicted in the form of framed illustrations on the study wall. The customised curtains were made to merge into the perfect white and blue concept of the house. The bay window is the child’s most favourite space as that’s where he sits gazing at the stars and reading a book.
When we started the design discussions for this project, the requirements that emerged for the kid’s room were simple - to retain open spaces within the room, maintain a bright and airy feel, and make spaces look aesthetic while retaining functionality. We ensured that the kid’s room preserved its own individual characteristic while also fusing into the bigger holistic space of the apartment designed in an eclectic style. An amalgamation of new and refurbished furniture (painted white), light furnishings, and an open layout with floor to ceiling cabinets running across one length of the room created much needed open spaces and added plenty of storage. The cabinets were designed to include a mix of open and closed shelves with the floor to ceiling yellow metal door handles merging seamlessly into the cabinet design. A customised paper planes motif wallpaper on the wall opposite the wardrobes gives out chirpy vibes. The matte finish painted interior doors act as a reflection of those occupying the space behind it and the yellow door here is for the bright and sunny kids room.
The very first thought that arises for a child’s space is ‘vibrant, interactive and motivating.’ Apart from fulfilling basic necessities by it’s function, it also acts as a ray of sunshine to the one using this space. The sensitivity towards designing is wisely addressed by the graphics painted on the two sides of the wall. Rejecting stereotypical ideas, artist Priyanka Thaker came up with a concept where these wall mural’s indicated mythological stories and the narration of history. The notion behind this design vision is to help develop curiosity in children. It is also to make learning fun, playful, so that when they are of age this would help them relate to these life lessons. Adding on to it, the use of colours here is light and warm. The overall composition of the space is narrated in a way where one half of the room has a beautiful play of colours and textures, and the other half is subtle with minimal use of the material and colour palette.
I keep two important things in mind while designing kids rooms. First, that as they grow up their needs and likes are going to change. So the design must be as flexible as possible. Use pieces of furniture which will last the test of time. Add in colours and themes using paint, wallpaper and furnishings which can easily be changed over the years to suit the
child’s varying choices as they grow. Second, to give them as much open space as possible in their rooms so that they are able to move around freely, spread their toys/board games/craft materials and gather around with their friends easily. If the room is small, using a single or pull out bed helps make space.
There are so many factors to consider when it comes to a kid’s room design - from thinking through kids’ bedroom layouts that are functional, to making sure you’re keeping your little one in mind with all your kids bedroom interior design choices. To begin with, we should
try and keep the basics simple, plan in plenty of storage but don’t be afraid to have a bit of fun with cushions, throws and curtains. In this particular image, I have kept the furniture contemporary with a gender neutral colour scheme which looks simple and yet classy.
The parent wanted to convert their living area into a playroom for their daughter while keeping the utility of the space intact. Since playtime was the most important factor, the design team decided to divide the space for specific usage that encourages her to do different activities at
ease - a clear area of the toy unit, an activity corner, free space for floor time, and a reading ledge. Keeping the child close to nature, Nupur decided to go ahead with Safari theme.
The interests and passion of the parents — love for reading and traveling — dictated the aesthetics and sensibilities behind this modern and minimalist nursery décor for a newborn baby boy. The welcoming space meets the needs and comfort of a newborn but goes beyond basics with a double bed, a large elevated play area, multiple storage spaces and other paraphernalia suitable for a toddler. The room will remain the baby’s safe haven even when he begins to crawl, reach out and touch almost everything. The existing double bed in the room was baby-proofed by wrapping it completely in fabric. Re-upholstering it ensured the bed was free from any sharp wooden corners. The warm pastel and neutral colour scheme on the walls give the room a trendy and modern feel, which can be easily accessorized with bold prints, exotic aqua or delicate peaches to keep the child mesmerised.