Create an ideabook for your next remodeling project!
Browse more than 1,000,000 photos from top designers and save your favorites
Kids' Rooms: I'm A Big Boy Now
Ideas for Transitioning Your Son From the Nursery
Hello there! I'm Erika Ward, Owner and Principal Designer of Erika Ward Interiors. It's my greatest pleasure to inspire you to live well, to live in style, and to extinguish the myth that style and budget are mutually exclusive. Read more about my design philosophy and my work at http://www.blulabelbungalow.com
Hello there! I'm Erika Ward, Owner and Principal Designer of Erika Ward... More »
"They grow up fast" is an understatement, especially when referring to rambunctious little boys. The first year, they are cooing their way into your hearts. The next year they make your heart race as fast as a getaway car when you first witness their act of agility, i.e. climbing out of the crib when you aren't looking.
When making the transition from the nursery to a kid's room, there are a number of important factors to keep in mind. Childproofing ranks number one on the list, the other factors include consideration of furniture scale, placement, and functionality because toys seem to multiply on their own. This ideabook provides useful tips that help you in creating a space that you and your little boy can both live with.
More: Great Spaces for Boys, From Tots to Teens
When making the transition from the nursery to a kid's room, there are a number of important factors to keep in mind. Childproofing ranks number one on the list, the other factors include consideration of furniture scale, placement, and functionality because toys seem to multiply on their own. This ideabook provides useful tips that help you in creating a space that you and your little boy can both live with.
More: Great Spaces for Boys, From Tots to Teens
Like it? Save it to your Ideabook »
Create a space where they can dream. If beside the window is the best position for your child's bed, dress your windows in double layers to delay the sunrise. Comfortable bedding and blackout window treatments help your wee ones to get a good night's rest and decrease morning crankiness.
by Cristi Holcombe
»
Like it? Save it to your Ideabook »
Kids want to be just like you. Create a mini workstation, "their home office," where they can draw, read, and practice their ABCs just like you do.
Like it? Save it to your Ideabook »
Play with your children in their room. Children often want to be wherever you are. By playing in their room, you show them how to use the space and gain the most satisfaction from all the amenities you have provided.
Like it? Save it to your Ideabook »
If you have a wild sleeper in your courts, choose a bed that has a low profile. Climbing into and falling out of bed is both effortless and painless.
| Like it? Save it to your Ideabook »
|
| Leave as much open space in the room as possible. Kids often mistake the house for a playground. They tumble, wrestle, roll and bounce without regard to your antique console table or the 100-year-old vase passed down from your great-great grandmother. If they have a space of their own to do as they wish, your furniture in other parts of the house will stand a chance at longevity. |
by Amoroso Design
»
Like it? Save it to your Ideabook »
Most kids have closets that can store more than their pint-sized clothing. Install a couple of shelves and cubbies that can hold small toys and books. This helps to make the best use of closet space and frees up precious playspace.
|
by Ninainvorm
»
Like it? Save it to your Ideabook »
|
| Once children hit preschool age, they transform into a baby Picasso and produce artwork at the speed of lighting. Instead of storing their masterpieces in a folder, display the art in their room. Change out pictures as you see fit to keep the gallery updated. |
by All Modern Baby
»
Like it? Save it to your Ideabook »
Just the other day, my 4-year old son requested a boy's kitchen. Much to his chagrin, his sister's pink kitchen was no longer suitable. Now that children are older and can verbally express their interests, poll them about what they like and don't like. That helps prevent toy overload.
Next: Browse more photos of kids' spaces
See more accessories for kids' rooms
Ideabook published on July 4, 2011.
What are you working on?
News From Our Partners
Latest Ideabooks
People found the photos in this ideabook after searching for:
View over a million photos:
Ruffslitch, love the idea of the fossilized shark teeth. He's going to get a kick out of those, too!