Bedroom furniture ideas that grow with your child 

Whether you've recently had a baby or you're planning to start a family, one of the considerations is how your little one's bedroom will look beyond the baby years.

By creating an easily adaptable space now, you can help keep things simple. You can also save money on expensive updates – after all, having children is expensive. It costs £260,000 for a couple and £290,000 for a lone parent to raise a child to 18 in the UK.

To help you plan now for the years ahead, here are some design ideas for children's bedrooms that stand the test of time.

Introduce a neutral palette

Before you introduce anything to your baby's nursery, consider your desired colour palette. If this is the room they'll grow up in, it's worth sticking to neutrals on the walls and for larger pieces of furniture to avoid having to redecorate further down the line.

Opting for warm neutrals or soft off-white tones is a safe choice as these colours will always be in fashion. Plus, neutrals form the perfect canvas for other design elements you'd like to incorporate.

For instance, you can inject personality with easily changeable accents like cute baby blankets and brightly coloured bedding when they're a toddler. As they grow, you'll be able to hang artwork on the walls that matches their interests and introduce brightly coloured soft furnishings such as rugs and curtains.

Choose forward-thinking furniture

As well as choosing a palette that works across the years, think about the furniture you'll need. When it comes to children's bedroom furniture ideas, versatility and longevity are key. Pick out pieces that can serve multiple purposes. As well as saving you money, this can free up space.

A crib that transitions into a toddler bed is the perfect space-saving addition. Look for adaptable beds that are suitable until your little one is around four. This gives you time to rejig the bedroom for their next bed and creates an opportunity to update the layout to make way for a single bed.

When you do move onto the next bed, you might find that a kids' cabin bed or mid-sleeper is a good option. This often depends on whether your child will enjoy sleeping at a height. If they do, it can be a brilliant way to free up floor space. There are many configurations on the market, with built-in desks and storage underneath.

If you're adding a desk to the bedroom, whether it's beneath a cabin bed or a standalone model, look for ones that have adjustable height settings. This means it can grow with your child and you don't have to swap it for a larger version for a while.

Design adaptable areas

To make updating the room more manageable, try dividing the bedroom into distinct zones that can evolve with your child.

As well as having a sleep zone, set aside a play area filled with toys that are updated as your little one gets older; teddy bears and Julia Donaldson books being swapped out for Minecraft and Lego. This corner could then become a study space. If so, you may want to add a new bookcase and a desk.

Think about the type of storage you need here. By investing in clever storage early on, you won't need to switch to something more substantial when you need a home for your teen's outfits. Fitted wardrobes with adaptable additions like drawers and designated sections for accessories can save space and are easy to update as your child gets older.

Create bedrooms that grow with your child with Hammonds

When planning your child's bedroom, it can be tricky thinking beyond the age they are right now. But by making long-term investments in the colour scheme and furniture, you can stick to making minor changes over the years. Investing in children's bedroom furniture and storage that will last a long time will help you in the long run.

For more ideas, speak to the Hammonds team. When you book a free design visit, one of our experts will help you visualise what your space will be like. You can also request a free brochure to get you inspired.