How changing your child's bedding can transform thier space
How Changing Bedding Can Transform the Entire Look of a Room
Every so often our 7 year old son will ask if he can change his room around, he wants a new feel to his room. Children, just like adults are affected by their environments, so updating your childs room can have a positive impact on them.
Refreshing your child’s room doesn’t always require a full-scale renovation. Sometimes, the simplest changes have the most impact. Updating their bedding can instantly change the room’s atmosphere. Here’s why swapping out bedding is a game-changer—and how it can transform your child’s space.
1. Bedding as a Room’s Focal Point
The bed is often the largest piece of furniture in your child’s room. By updating the bedding, you’re changing the centerpiece of the space. A bold pattern, whimsical illustrations, or new textures can instantly shift the room’s feel:
Image by @ac_fait_son_nid
We recommend choosing bedding that has calming, natural tones - to help to calm the environment and their nervous system.
For example:
- A bright, playful print will energise your child.
- Soft tones and nature-inspired designs bring calm and tranquility.
The primary function of your child's bedroom is sleep, so it is important to create an environment that fosters calm and in turn, good routines and habits around sleep.
2. Introduce a New Color Palette
Bedding is a perfect way to experiment with a new color scheme without committing to paint or wallpaper. Choose bedding that incorporates shades you’d like to feature throughout the room.
- Use accent pieces—like rugs, curtains, and wall art—in complementary colors to tie everything together.
- Neutral bedding can simplify a busy room, while bedding with prints can inject personality into a minimal space.
For example, below is a moodboard with our Duck bedding to give you an idea of how you can get little accent pieces to change the look of a room with simple, soft furnishings and decorative items.
3. Set a New Theme
Switching bedding can instantly establish a new theme, making it easy to update your child’s room as their interests evolve.
- Nature-Inspired: Floral prints, or woodland creatures.
- Adventure: Nautical stripes, or maps
- Storybook Whimsy: Playful patterns or vintage-style designs with nostalgic charm.
The bedding becomes a storytelling element, inspiring decor choices that echo the theme.
4. Create Layers and Texture
Changing bedding is also an opportunity to play with textures and layers, adding depth to the room:
- Mix and match soft quilts, cozy throws, and fluffy pillows to make the bed a visual and tactile centerpiece.
- Opt for materials that suit the season—lightweight cotton for summer, plush fabrics for winter.
This simple layering can give the room a cosy, lived in feel - image @kindredhomestead
5. Inspire the Rest of the Decor
A new bedding set can act as the starting point for a room makeover. For example, our hand-illustrated duck bedding pairs beautifully with:
- Natural textures like wicker or rattan furniture.
- Subtle pops of brown, soft pinks and vintage green.
Small changes—like updating lampshades, rugs, or adding themed toys—help to build a cohesive look inspired by the bedding.
6. Budget-Friendly
Re decorating doesn’t have to be expensive. Bedding is a cost-effective way to refresh a room without expensive renovations. Paired with a few affordable accents, you can achieve a completely new look on a budget.
Transforming your child’s room is as easy as swapping out the bedding. With thoughtful choices, you can reinvent the space, creating a room that’s both stylish and perfectly tailored to their world. Whether you’re embracing a whimsical theme, introducing a fresh color palette, or adding cozy textures, the bed is the perfect place to start.
Happy decorating, as always, please get in touch with us if you need any assistance with how you can put together our range.
Links to products from mood board are listed below: Duck Quilt set, Striped lamp, Scalloped baskets, Floral throw, Striped sheets, Handmade goose, Duck fine art print