Often children are allocated the smallest room in the house and with them being the smallest person in the house, this seems like the logical step. However, as the child grows they not only physically get bigger themselves, they accumulate a whole wealth of toys, games, books and school work that somehow needs to fit into that one small room. Frequently this simply does not happen and there is overspill in halls, on landings and in the living room which can leave your house feeling cluttered.
Save yourself the stress of tripping over teddies by making that small room work for you with these ideas for getting the most from that small space.
Use the Walls
In a small room walls are not just a containing structure, they have to become much more than that. They are things to nail into, hang things across and from and use in as many ways as you can think. Start by considering a hanging storage unit for soft toys. These soft structures are flexible so can stretch to accommodate lots of plush animals but are durable enough to withstand the tugs of children.
Another great choice is to use blackboard paint to create a blackboard on the wall eliminating the need for an easel. Attach a small pot next to it and fill it with chalk pens, these are easier to use than chalks and leave none of the mess. Don’t forget to add in an organised bookshelf so that your children can learn how to look after books correctly whilst also storing them out of harm’s way.
Furniture Choice
When trying to create space in a small room the furniture choice and arrangement is absolutely key to achieving those extra inches that you need. Firstly, make sure that the furniture in the room is of a suitable size for both the child and the room. Often they do not need full sized wardrobes and drawers and getting smaller ones can really save on space.
For a child’s room consider purchasing a cabin bed or midsleeper. This is where the bed is raised off the floor opening up the space that the bed would usually take up; Bedzrus have a great selection. Underneath the bed can become an excellent study area with a small desk and chair, perhaps the painted blackboard on the wall space and a bookshelf to the side? All in the space that the bed would usually take up.
