Styling Tips For Creating Incredible Kids Spaces

Kids rooms are an area in your home that you can have a little fun with, these rooms are typically small, but they must be mighty. Here, a few tips and tricks for designing spaces for the smallest of family members.

Tip 1. Keep it earthy - even when using colour!

When it comes to designing a room, Sarah Langstaff, an experienced stylist at Studio Lifestyling, believes in creating a foundation that stands the test of time. However, she also understands the importance of adding pops of colour to infuse personality into the space. Once the major furniture pieces are in place, Sarah suggests playing with textiles and layers to bring out the character of the room. She emphasises the power of colour in this process and explores softer variations. For instance, Barbie pink may transform into a subtle nude pink, while dinosaur green might become a soothing moss shade.

When it comes to choosing a paint colour with an earthy vibe, Resene Paints is our go-to choice. One of the standout features of their palette is their umber tint that adds a touch of muted earthiness to their paint range.

When picking items like the rug, choose something timeless that you would love in your room too- we love the Armadillo&Co rugs on our projects- we particularly love the braid wheels in kids rooms as the round shape softens all the squared edges in these rooms. When it comes to choosing rugs for kids, it's best to opt for simplicity instead of intricate patterns that they may outgrow and we save the patterns for other areas in the room- this is an absolute TOP Design Tip! By keeping the design clean and minimalistic, you ensure that the room will remain timeless.

Tip 2. Incorporate Pattern, Texture & Character

“I like to think about mixing pattern and texture in a kids’ room,” Sarah explains. Add wall murals (these are great if renting) and even consider a fun patterned wallpaper ,” says Sarah. “Thinking about the colour palette and how it works together is what you need to pay attention to,” but don’t be afraid to be playful with patterns in a kid-centric space.

Don’t forget about their bathroom and add some personality into this space too- we love all the fun bathmats by Sage & Clare and theyre not just for kids! Sarah says “I have one in my bathroom- I love the them!”