Designing a child's room with the five senses

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    Friday is for doing On Tuesday, we dreamed of a room to feel and imagine. Today, here are some practical ideas to create a space that speaks to the eyes, the hands — and the heart. Sight: setting the visual tone Choose 2 or 3 main colors and repeat them across the room (walls, textiles, prints). Play with scale: one large frame + two smaller ones create rhythm. Use lighting well: a soft lamp can completely change the vibe. Bonus tip : hang a garland or mobile to create a strong visual anchor.   Touch: textures that invite the hand Choose natural textures: cotton, wool, wood. Layer materials: a shaggy rug, a knitted cushion, a sheer curtain. Add tactile objects your child can interact with (a treasure box, felt figures, soft fabrics…). Bonus tip : create a small “sensory corner” with a few materials to explore.   Smell: subtle, not scented Hang a small dried branch (like eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary). Place a dried orange slice in a keepsake box. ...
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How to Tell a Story with Your Child’s Room

 


Friday is for doing

On Tuesday, we imagined the bedroom as a picture book.
Today, let’s see how to write that story — with images, textures, and little details that spark wonder.

  1. Choose your storyline

Before you buy anything, ask yourself:
What kind of world do I want to create?

A peaceful forest? A cozy mountain cabin? A space explorer’s hideout?

This doesn't have to be a rigid theme — just a starting point, a feeling, a mood.
Use it as a compass to guide your choices (colors, prints, furniture…).

 

2. Think in images, not words

Children love visual cues. Try to build a “story wall” with 2–5 key items:

  • A large print that sets the tone (like a map, a dreamy animal, or a landscape)

  • A small object that adds texture (a wooden airplane, a soft toy, a shell)

  • A color accent that ties things together (a pillow, a lampshade, a garland)

  • Optional: a handwritten word or quote on the wall — just one. Less is more.

 Bonus tip: Display a drawing your child made. Their story matters, too.

 

3. Mix old and new

The best stories are layered. Combine:

  • A modern print

  • A second-hand object

  • A handmade item

  • A family keepsake

That mix creates a lived-in, heartfelt feel — not a catalog look.

 

 4. Give the story space to grow

Leave a bit of empty space — a corner for future treasures, a shelf waiting for a new find, a wall to be filled over time.

The story doesn’t have to be complete today.
Let it grow with your child.

 

Need help finding the right pieces?

Tell me what story you’d like to tell — and I’ll help you find prints, frames or color ideas that make it come alive.

You can even start with just one image.
Sometimes, one picture is enough to spark a whole world.

 

 In short:

A bedroom isn’t just a room.
It’s a gentle storybook — one your child lives in, dreams in, and helps to write every day.

Want to create a space that tells something gentle, bold, or a little bit magical?

  Got a frame you want to use as your starting point?
And if you’re still searching for that spark — you might just find it in my collections.

Was this helpful or inspiring?
Leave me a little note below — or share this with a friend who’s dreaming up a nursery of their own.

Malowanka

 

 

 

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