Your child’s bedroom is their home within yours. An environment in which they will grow - their bedroom will go through a multitude of changes in its lifecycle as it adapts from nursery to toddler playroom to teenage hangout. Here's some great kid's room items and ideas we've found, to suit different ages and stages. Words: Deirdre McCurry
1. Pretty in pink
Ladybird Daisy cot bed, €100, Ladybird Daisy wardrobe, €201, and Ladybird Daisy dresser, €133, all from Littlewoods Ireland.
2. Lemon Dream
CrownPaint, Wall: Simple White and Just Lemon easyclean emulsions starting from €25 for 2.5 litres, Doors & Skirting: Just Lemon- Gloss starting from €6.99 per litre, Penguin Stencil: Scooter Red –Gloss litre starting from €6.99 per litre.
3. Pick 'n' mix
Pick a feature wall and let your imagination run wild: Harlequin wallpaper: Rush €32/roll and Pick n Mix €32/roll.
4. Wall art
Durable, self-adhesive Thumbelina wall sticker, €45, from WallStickers.ie. More effective than a paint stencil and easy to apply and remove, this whimsical character will delight and entertain the wee folk.
5. Like toy soldiers
This Burren Heather Twist in Golden Globe, tufted, heavy domestic, 100 percent pure new wool, €46 per sq/m, from Brereton Carpets.
6. Sweet dreams
This Skojig table lamp is a steal at €16.99 and is from IKEA.
7. Soft touch
Waterproof, rot proof, hard wearing and soft and warm underfoot.Vision Love Hearts Sheet vinyl flooring, £12 (€14) per sq/m from B&Q. B&Q’s sheet vinyl range offers flexibility and economy by allowing you to choose exactly the length you need for the job in hand.
8. Statement chair
This funky Lûmsk chair from IKEA calls to mind designer Eero Aarnio’s iconic Ball Chair but at €49.99, it’s a snip of the original’s price tag.
9. Modular mood
This modular bunk bed, €3900 from Creative Corners, is accessed by clever drawer steps, perfect for extra storage. Below is a compact study area complete with desk, drawers and shelf. The pieces are available in different colours and can be sold individually.
10. Storage saviour
An absolutely lovely addition to a nursery, the Haba Rose Fairy Bench, €334.99, from WoodenToys.iecomes with bench cushion, hooks, removable and washable fabric bag, flower garland and three fabric storage bins.
Tell us what you think:
What items do you think are essentials for children's rooms? We'd love to hear your thoughts.
