Experts Advise Affordable Ways to Refresh Kids’ Rooms During Summer Break
As the summer vacation begins, many families take the opportunity to refresh their homes, with children's rooms often undergoing the most changes. Interior designers Tal Gal and Liat Kedem Hadad from Studio Tula emphasize that a child's room should evolve alongside the child, adapting to their changing interests and needs without necessarily requiring costly renovations. Simple adjustments such as rearranging furniture, adding storage solutions, updating textiles, or enhancing the study area can significantly improve the room's functionality and atmosphere.
Before purchasing new furniture or repainting, parents are encouraged to assess whether the room still suits the child's current needs, including space for play, a comfortable study corner, and adequate storage for toys and books. Small changes like moving the desk, defining a play zone, or adding shelves can transform how the child uses the space. The designers caution against the misconception that a room makeover demands new furniture; sometimes painting one wall, changing lighting fixtures, or updating decor items like curtains and cushions can refresh the room affordably.
When investing in furniture, it is advisable to select pieces that grow with the child, such as beds suitable for teenagers and versatile desks. The room should accommodate the child’s development from early years through adolescence. Involving the child in the redesign process helps personalize the space, incorporating favorite colors, hobbies, and personal items. Creating an inspiration wall with magnets or corkboards allows children to display their artwork and interests.
Summer is also an ideal time to prepare the study area for the upcoming school year by ensuring the desk and chair are appropriately sized and the lighting supports both general use and focused reading. Storage remains a key challenge due to the accumulation of toys, books, and school supplies, so flexible and accessible storage solutions like modular shelves and boxes are recommended. Ultimately, the children’s room is a dynamic environment that should be updated continuously to reflect the child’s growth and changing needs, often through small, impactful changes rather than major overhauls.
