Which paint to choose to stimulate imagination in the child's room?

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Stimulate the child's imagination through painting

When decorating a child's room, many questions arise about creating the most suitable environment that will stimulate imagination during the day without affecting rest in the evening. The paint to choose for the walls is a major topic when decorating the room, so here are the most suitable colors for a child's room.

What are the most suitable colors for a child's room?

There are countless possibilities for decorating a child's room, and the wall color is often the very first step.

Always a white ceiling

For the ceiling, there's no question: it will be white. This brings neutrality, prevents the room from feeling stifling, and allows for easier decoration changes in the future, because let's face it, repainting a ceiling is far from enjoyable. So opt for a white paint specifically designed for ceilings.

Nature's colors

If you want to aim for a soothing room, you can opt for nature's colors while staying in light tones with, for example, sky blue, sand beige, pebble gray, sage green, terracotta, etc. These colors blend perfectly together and offer a very wide range of possibilities.

Pastel colors

If you want to add color to the room, you can certainly opt for pastels with blue, yellow, pink, etc. The idea here is that the color preserves the room's brightness and is not too aggressive. This will create an environment dedicated to dreaming without being too stimulating.

What type of paint to use in a child's room?

More than just the color, it's also the type of paint that needs to be carefully chosen for a child's room. Therefore, several criteria should be taken into account:

  • The finish: preferably opt for matte, satin, or velvet, as glossy is not very modern and is becoming less and less common.
  • Coverage: opt for a quality paint that allows you to cover the walls in one or two coats. It will also be more durable over time.
  • Washability: some paints are said to be washable. Walls can be cleaned with a sponge, which can be very convenient. Washable paints are mainly found in white.
  • Non-toxicity: depending on the type of paint chosen, volatile organic compounds may be released and affect air quality. At the very least, opt for paint rated "A+" for indoor air emissions. Some brands offer more natural paints and/or paints specifically designed for children's rooms.
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When is the ideal time to repaint a child's room?

More than just the color, it's also the type of paint that needs to be carefully chosen for a child's room. Therefore, several criteria should be taken into account:

  • The finish: preferably opt for matte, satin, or velvet, as glossy is not very modern and is becoming less and less common.
  • Coverage: opt for a quality paint that allows you to cover the walls in one or two coats. It will also be more durable over time.
  • Washability: some paints are said to be washable. Walls can be cleaned with a sponge, which can be very convenient. Washable paints are mainly found in white.
  • Non-toxicity: depending on the type of paint chosen, volatile organic compounds may be released and affect air quality. At the very least, opt for paint rated "A+" for indoor air emissions. Some brands offer more natural paints and/or paints specifically designed for children's rooms.

Theme ideas for decorating a child's room

To go with the wall color, you can also decide to decorate your child's room according to a theme. You can choose from different themes for inspiration such as jungle, forest, undersea, space, etc. Choose a theme that will be pleasing in the long term to avoid having to redo all the decoration in a few years or even a few months. Therefore, prefer a general theme to something very specific.

How to furnish the space to make it pleasant?

Once the walls are painted, you can install the furniture, including your child's bed. You could, for example, opt for a trundle bed. The 90x190 trundle bed is the perfect single bed for a child from 2 years old. The children's trundle bed also features a second sleeping area hidden just below the first, which is why we call them trundle beds. For example, choose our Milor trundle bed with storage. With its combination of white and wood, it can match the room regardless of the theme or color.

Beyond a 90x190 trundle bed, there are of course other options such as the Montessori bed, the mid-height bed, or even the house bed which is perfect for stimulating imagination. You can then complement this with storage for clothes such as a dresser and/or a wardrobe. Don't forget to leave space for a play area, a real playground for your child's imagination.

What activities can stimulate a child's imagination?

More than just your child's space, it's also the activities you'll offer that will help stimulate their imagination. Depending on their age and preferences, you can offer:

  • Role-playing games to invent stories.
  • Story creation with books or a storyteller.
  • Crafts with drawing, painting, etc.
  • Building with blocks.