Use sheer curtains to create a little cocoon around their bed. It’ll transform their bed into an inviting-looking den to hide away in – and what child doesn’t love a den?! If you have bunk beds, this won’t take much work as you can simply drape the fabric over the frame. For those without bunks, use a wall fixture to hang the fabric around the head of the bed.
Not only will this look pretty, but it creates the perfect cosy atmosphere for a bedtime story and glass of milk. You might even be tempted to add one to your room. Sheer curtains can be picked up from many bargain homeware stores, or quite often from local markets.
Washi-tape it up!
Your fridge isn’t the only place in your home that you can showcase your child’s artwork. Why not turn their bedroom walls into their very own art gallery? Colourful paintings and drawings bring warmth and happiness to the plainest of rooms. A personal touch to a space will always make your child feel even more at home. Not to mention, they also help to distract from mess after playtime.
For those who are renting, blu-tack is often a big no-no. Washi tape, however, peels right off the wall. You can stick whatever you want onto the walls without worrying about traces being left behind. If you’re feeling creative, you can even use washi tape as an alternative to picture frames. Create colourful pseudo-frames and geometric shapes to spark your child’s creativity and imagination.
You can find washi tape in a range of colours, sizes and patterns from craft shops. If your decorating goals are a little more aspirational, you can even use washi tape to upcycle old furniture like drawers and give them a bit of pizzazz. Or perhaps you’re looking to spell out your child’s name or a quote from their favourite cartoon on the wall?
Washi tape allows you to go town on your furniture and walls without any actual painting involved at all. Cover anything you like and never worry about having to repaint it or sell it as your child grows up. Just peel it off and start again.
Tote-ally awesome storage
Sometimes, you might feel like you have enough toys in your home to fill a toy shop. We’re sure many of you are tired of playing hop-scotch every time you want to move around the house. Plus, no room ever feels cosy when it’s covered in clutter! If you’re in need of a crafty way to store your child’s toys – other than the floor – we’ve got you covered.