Children's Bedrooms

Less is better in children's rooms

Wouldn't you agree that children don’t need lots of fancy furniture in their room? Less is better, avoiding clutter and giving them elbowroom.  
All you need is to make the room safe, a comfortable bed, a nightstand (avoid pointy corners) with nightlight, a chest of drawers for t-shirts, shorts, underwear and socks and lots of shelf space with storage baskets.

If you have the space, its great to have a designated play area outside the bedroom; either way, I suggest having only a few toys on the shelves, rotating them every other week. As in a boutique or specialty shop, fewer, well selected items to choose from, lowers the anxiety of choosing. It also helps maintaining the room organized and children enjoy their toys longer; since they are often overwhelmed with too many items to choose from. Some children collect toys (cars, trucks, dolls, its.)that can double as room decoration. 

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Having a designated play area and clearly defined boundaries help children relax and think clearly. Training children to be part of the organization process gives them a sense of ownership and pride. If kindergarten teachers can train thirty or more children to place items back in its place, so can we. Children disciplined to use designated spaces according to activity, excel in structured environments, such as school and social settings.