โChildrenโs rooms are much more refined these days and not overly โkiddifiedโ but that doesnโt mean you canโt have a fun and unique space,โ says Melissa Lee, founder of Young Folk. โHave a bit of fun with colours, patterns and themes for your kids’ rooms and break the rules. It is a kid’s room after all!โ
As the owner of Young Folk, an on-trend childrenโs interior decor and styling company, Melissa is well versed in what makes an enviable kid’s room. Housing an online selection of quality homewares and accessories exclusively for children, she also offers a range of styling services including e-design styling, on-site styling and a baby shower and nursery design registry.
Having previously worked as a prop stylist for TV and magazines, an interior stylist for residential sales and a visual merchandiser for retail, styling has long been in Melissaโs blood. However it wasnโt until her son was born that the whole world of childrenโs decor opened up and immediately she was hooked!
With her finger constantly on the pulse of whatโs hot in kids rooms, Melissa pinpoints Scandinavian design, geometrics, metallics, washed denim and cactus prints as current trends. โI am seeing a lot of Scandi influences in kids rooms which is a new take on the monochrome look. Think grids and angled patterns still with the classic black, white and greys but also a touch of metallic, especially copper. Cactus prints are also popping up everywhere in childrenโs trends, both fashion and interiors, and work really well with washed denim for that beachy, relaxed look.โ
Other trends include a shift to one-off, hand-made products made from natural materials: โThinks lots of natural woods and natural fibre rugs in soft washy colour tones. As well as the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings, which give aย room a completely individual feel, different to what you see everywhere else.โ Another trend she’s seeingย is for positive affirmations, โbut in a cool wayโ, such as wooden or acrylic laser cut plaques, wall flags, letter bunting and light boxes.
While all of thisย may sound a littleย pricey, Melissa is quick to point out that designing a kid’s room with a small budget doesnโt have to be the be all and end all! โWhen styling a kidโs room on a budget, make your money go further. Definitely consider at least one versatile furniture product for the room. Children grow incredibly fast and you will be buying a lot more than just room decor and furniture in the next few years so spend on quality items that will last.โ Melissa’s other cost-saving tips include using your childโs toys as decor, adding a fresh coat of paint or wall decals and investing in only the heirloom pieces.
However, forย Melissa what it comes down to is just having fun; being brave, trying something new and most importantly, making it a project that you and your child can do together if they’re old enough.
Forย more about Young Folk visit their website.
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Not forgetting the cosy cushions and extra throw in a kids room is key. Love it hasn’t been forgotten here. Children love reading under a comfy throw and cuddling up with a book between lots of cushions. Beautiful designs, rooms that will grow with the kids and not need updating too quick! http://www.wamhomedecor.com.au