Kids Room Revamp: Writing Tables & Bedding to Inspire and Excite

A kid's room shouldn't just be a place to sleep or play. It should be a space where they feel safe and free to express their ideas and allow their imagination to grow. For older children, a place where they can study in peace is also essential. If your kids' rooms are looking a little dull, or they've changed their mind (again!) about their favourite colour, it may be time to revamp and freshen things up. What better time than the New Year to do so? And with Crate and Barrel, there are plenty of ways to bring new life into your children's rooms.

Beds for kids

Kids don’t want ‘grown-up’ furniture in their rooms – they want something appropriate for their age group, as well as furniture that's fun and cheerful. Start with the basics – the bed. If your children are still little, they may still use a cot for a restful night's sleep. But as they get older, they will progress to a 'real' bed – only a little smaller than mum and dad's king-size! Let them choose a bed that they feel totally comfortable in, and you'll be certain they'll get that all-important good night's sleep every night. 

If your child is happy with their bed but the mattress is getting a little lumpy, simply replacing it or adding a mattress topper can make all the difference. Then, brighten up their bed with linen and bedding that’s soft on delicate skin, coupled with quilts and duvets that are colourful as well as cosy. Add some throw pillows for a little extra comfort, as well as plenty of floor seating for when their friends come for a sleepover.

And if your children are at the stage of having friends stay the night, Crate and Barrel kid's bedding is ideal for trundle beds and futons, too, so everyone gets a great night's sleep – eventually!

Their own special space for creativity 

As they get older, children love to express themselves through drawing, art, writing, or crafts. A desk and chair can encourage them to explore the world through creativity. Choose ones that have some storage built in so that when they're finished, they can tidy everything away until next time. 

If your kids love nothing more than curling up with a good book, why not add a snuggly nod chair or a brightly coloured beanbag for them to settle into? Team it up with a bookcase filled with their favourite books and they have the perfect place to relax and spend some quality time exploring fantastical worlds and going on adventures.

For older children, a quiet place to do their schoolwork or study that's free from distractions and away from the rest of the house is so important to their education. A comfortable, business-like chair and desk will allow them to focus on their books. Team up a coloured upholstered chair with a desk fitted with drawers, storage space and plenty of room for their laptop. Just make sure the Wi-Fi signal's strong!

Revamping your kids' rooms with Crate and Barrel is so easy. Why not take a look at our Crate And Kids section for more inspiration? Remember to let your kids be a part of the decision-making process. After all, it is their room!