Creating Magical Play Spaces: Tips for Decorating Your Child's Room

Looking to completely rejuvenate your toddler's room and transform it into a space that they can enjoy? Many parents are eager to provide their children with the best environment to relax and play in, and this starts with their room decor and furnishings.

But are there any secrets to creating incredible and decorative surroundings for your tot? There certainly is, and within this blog, we reveal all there is to know about decorating your child's room in the most magical ways possible.

So, keep reading - you won't want to miss this!

Why decorate your little one's space?

Just like your bedroom is a space that's truly yours and decorated to your tastes, your tot's room is their little sanctuary. Here, they can experience plenty of fun, let their creativity run free during imaginative play, and become inspired by the decor around them.

But any old aesthetic won't do - it needs to be carefully considered, and be vibrant and stimulating to encourage your child's playful side.

Trust us, with the right decor, furnishings and play equipment, their little paradise can be just as entertaining as public soft play facilities!

What's more, decorating and furnishing your child's space is one of those incredible moments to cherish and look back on - not to mention that it can actually be quite fun for parents!

How to decorate your children's playroom

Decorating your little munchkin's play space is an exciting project that's simple to do, whatever your budget! Here's our easy-to-follow top tips on how to make their space as magical as possible:

Select a suitable decor and colour scheme

To kickstart your interior decor venture, you need to decide how you want your kid's room to look.

There's no set standard when it comes to children's aesthetics.

You can keep it simple with generic colours and decorative pieces without a specific theme.

Baby blue hues make for a soothing and charming environment for your little prince, and light pink shades for your princess.

Neutral colours such as soft creams and generic patterned wallpapers are great for creating a subtle and calm feel.

You could also try colour blocking for a vibrant wow factor - greens paired with yellows or blues and greys are just a few bold combinations to consider.

Or, you could transform your tot's space into a themed retreat - here are a few examples of popular themes that little ones love:

• Outer space
• Circus
• Princesses and castles
• Clouds and sunshine
• Jungle

This brings us to our next tip...

Liven up the walls with exciting decor

If you want to inspire your young one with their favourite interests, try adding themed wall decorations to create an exciting space they can revel in.

Framed images, prints, or canvases are effective ways to introduce a sense of personality to the room.

Or, grab their attention with 3D shapes - depending on their preferences, you could opt for:

• Planets
• Rockets
• Hot air balloons
• Clouds or stars
• Garlands
• Plus more!

By adding these awesome elements, your kid's dream world becomes their reality, sparking creativity and imagination as they play with their toys!

Furnishing their space

After the decorating is boxed off, it's time to furnish their space with amusing play equipment to keep your treasured one entertained for hours on end.

Add an indoor soft play space

We highly recommend the following for a complete play experience that also enhances their development:

A foam play set

A soft play foam playground provides heaps of fun and excitement, whilst also encouraging your child's physical development. By climbing and crawling over or around soft foam shapes, your child's gross motor skills are engaged, which activates the large muscles in their body and strengthens them.

Additionally, by creating foam obstacle courses, your tot will have to utilise their critical thinking skills and work out their next steps to complete the course. This will only benefit them down the line when they're faced with challenges and decision-making whilst at school and in later life.

Individual elements to include in your soft play set-up include foam blocks, ramps, steps, and tunnels.

With these additions, their imagination can run free - your child could envision their ramp as a stunt ramp for their toy car, or a foam tunnel becomes a gateway to a faraway magical kingdom - it's entirely up to them and their creativity.

You can't go wrong with a super-fun ball pit

Introduce a ball pit to your children's room, either as part of their foam playground or as a stand-alone element.

Aside from bundles of excitement, kids can benefit immensely by playing among a foam pit filled with smooth plastic balls in an array of bright colours.

By grasping and clutching the plastic balls, toddlers develop essential colour recognition and fine motor skills - the use of the small muscles in their hands. Fine motor movements are necessary as your child grows, enabling them to hold pencils, tie their laces, and more.

Don't forget about child-friendly furniture

After hours of character creation, active fun and skill development, playtime can be pretty tiring work for younger ones.

Children’s furniture, such as a table and chair set provides your little ones with the rest they need and is a fantastic place to eat throughout the day.

Plus, a small table is ideal for painting, drawing and any other projects your tot decides to embark on.

Other fun options include a cosy foam children’s sofa that can be transformed into a comfortable bed for sleepovers or a plush armchair - perfect for quiet reading time.

Want to find out more about furniture for your special one’s room? Take a look at our ‘Choosing The Perfect Playroom Furniture’ blog.

Where can I get children's playroom decor from?

Many retailers stock bedroom decor and toys for children of various ages, but you need to make sure you're buying high-quality products.

Here at KiddyMoon, you can trust that our children's playroom equipment and wall art will go down a treat with your toddler, and stand the test of time.

Get in touch with KiddyMoon

Eager to find out more about our stunning range of children's playgrounds and decor? Maybe you're interested in adding extra foam elements to your kid's playroom?

Whatever you need help with, our friendly team can assist you! Simply call us on 08000 705 225 or send your query to contact@kiddymoon.co.uk and we'll be in touch ASAP.