5 Simple Ways To Create A Scandi-inspired Kids Bedroom
If you’ve been dreaming of a Scandi-inspired kid’s bedroom that your children can’t wait to spend time in, but you’re not sure where to start, fear not. Our 5-step guide to achieving a minimalist yet cosy room that they’ll love nothing more than hanging out in, is simpler than ever to achieve. Known best for its minimalistic yet warm aesthetics, Scandi design offers a ton of practicality and style, making it an ideal choice for a kids bedroom. So let's dive straight in as we explore the key decorating decisions you need to consider first.
Starting with the foundation of design: floors & walls
After you’ve gathered plenty of inspiration, it’s time to start with the very base of the room - flooring. You’ll almost always find that in any Scandinavian design that there’s wooden floors. That’s largely due to the natural element it brings to the room, as well as the clean and minimalist aesthetic. A hard floor provides a light and airy feel to the room, while the natural grain seen in the wood brings texture and warmth. To recreate this in your own design, opt for light wooden tones, we’d recommend wide planks in a light tone such as oak. It’s best to avoid herringbone here as we want to keep with the clean lines.
Next up is deciding on what sort of colour palette you feel drawn to the most. Although Scandi design is always fairly neutral, it can also offer flexibility within a colour scheme, from fresh whites and soft creams, right through to muted tones of blue or green. Whatever your preferred colour palette, paint provides the perfect base to set the scene.
Make it your own with bespoke
Step up your decorating game by crafting together your dream room scheme with bespoke elements. Why have a carbon copy of someone else's room, when you could create your very own room of dreams? Starting from the ground up, opt for custom wood flooring here at Knot & Grain and enjoy the journey of choosing your plank style, then selecting wood grade, plank thickness, colour, texture and finish.
Wooden floors provide the perfect blank canvas you need to build upon, but it’s more than just a necessity, it has an abundance of stylish yet practical elements too - essential for those lively playdates that are brimming with boundless energy.
Multifunctional spaces
Like any carefully thought out children’s bedroom, a multifunctional space is absolutely key. A place to rest, relax and play will guarantee their bedroom is a space they can call their own. Storage is essential, so whether you’re working with a compact room or have the luxury of a larger space, start by mapping out what toys need storage and where might be best placed in the room. Using architectural details to your advantage with floor-to-ceiling built in wardrobes and open shelving.
If you’re lucky enough to have tall ceilings then a multi-purpose bunk bed, come work-space can maximise the space available, whether siblings are sharing or they want to be top of the list for sleepover parties.
Let their creativity flow
Designing a room they'll not only love to sleep in, but one where they can let their imaginations run wild. Encourage them to be a part of the design process too. A great place to start is picking out decals for the walls as well as choosing their favourite art. Why not make their own to frame as their personal touch to the space? Create a mini gallery wall with their handprints, favourite paintings or flowers pressed from the garden. These small details spark conversation and make the bedroom totally unique to them.
Embrace minimalism for a clutter-free space
A clutter-free kids bedroom might at times feel unrealistic, but with some careful planning and smart storage solutions you can create a room that feels stylish while keeping clutter at bay. Alongside built-in cabinets, consider ways to keep items off the floor. Hang baskets off chic knobs for a stylish but practical solution. Create a reading zone with a wall-hung shelving system that adds interest to the room, while creating an allocated area to house all of the books.
Get the look
- Knot & Grain The Classic Plank in Birdbox
- Waldo children's bookshelf from La Redoute
- Nevada teepee from Nobodinoz
- Pear storage basket from Dunelm
- Duvet cover from vertbaudet
- Leom table lamp from Abigail Ahern
- Round Pom Cushion from John Lewis
- Mouse chair from Nordic Nest
