When you’re setting up a child’s room, the most powerful design tool you have isn’t the paint color or the furniture — it’s your child’s own voice. Inviting kids into the process gives them a sense of pride and teaches them about creativity, responsibility, and self-expression. And the best part? Their perspective often brings a touch of magic that we adults wouldn’t think of on our own.
Start with small choices
Rather than handing over the entire design, offer simple and guided options. Present a few color palettes, or let them choose between two art prints — perhaps the Roller Dogs Print or the Garden Blooms Print. With gentle boundaries, kids feel empowered to decide while you still keep the overall space cohesive with your home.
Celebrate their interests
Passions come and go — dinosaurs this year, outer space the next. Instead of theming an entire room, bring those interests in through interchangeable pieces: a framed print, a playful pillow, or even a basket that holds their latest treasures. We love how our handwoven storage baskets can shift from storing blocks to hiding away art supplies as seasons (and obsessions) change.
Make it a shared project
The process matters just as much as the outcome. Spend a Saturday morning rearranging books together, or let your child decide where their new Sunrise Print should hang. Maybe you even frame their own artwork for a gallery wall — blending their creativity with timeless décor pieces. It doesn’t need to be perfect; what matters is the sense of connection they feel every time they walk into their space.
At the end of the day, a room decorated with your children, rather than simply for them, becomes more than just a bedroom. It turns into a little world that reflects who they are — one they’ll remember fondly for years to come.
