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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“The Frame That Sets the Mood” – How Starting with Just One Piece Can Change Everything

Let’s dream a little – it’s Tuesday 




What if we stopped trying to think of everything at once?
What if we started… with just one frame?

When decorating a child’s room, we often feel the urge to do a lot: we look at the walls, the curtains, the furniture, the colors… and quickly, it all feels overwhelming.
But what if the best way to begin was to start with just one framed picture?
Why begin with one frame?
Because a frame already tells a story. It brings:

  •  A color palette
  •  A style
  •  A certain mood (vintage, soft, modern, dreamy, graphic…)


And that’s enough to build something beautiful around.

    Example: a warm-toned illustration might inspire linen in clay tones, a mustard yellow cushion, or a natural wood shelf.

It’s simpler. Calmer. Less stress = more harmony. What that one frame can guide:

  •  Your main color choices
  •  Your furniture style (Scandinavian, vintage, boho…)
  •  The overall vibe (exploration, nature, animals, travel…)

A practical tip:

    Choose one framed piece (illustration, photo, poster) that you genuinely love.
    Place it against the wall (no need to hang it yet).
    Imagine the space around it: what objects, textures, or colors would go well?
    Create a mini moodboard, starting from that piece.
    Starting small often leads to the most beautiful spaces. 


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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