NURTURING, CALMING and soothing, these are the keywords to consider when creating a room for your young child.
“Colour,” says Fofi, should be the first consideration. “All colours have both positive and negative effects characteristics.”
“Colour,” says Fofi, should be the first consideration. “All colours have both positive and negative effects characteristics.”
Colour selection
· pale blue emotionally inspires peace. It is a restful colour and good for rooms that receive sunlight.
· green/turquoise reduce stress, calm nerves and create a sense of ‘freshness’ helping to balance and sedate. It is also a good choice for rooms that receive afternoon sun.
· purple and mauves are soothing and conducive to sleep as they lower blood pressure. It’s also a more great, sophisticated alternative colour to a traditional pink for young girls.
· pale blue emotionally inspires peace. It is a restful colour and good for rooms that receive sunlight.
· green/turquoise reduce stress, calm nerves and create a sense of ‘freshness’ helping to balance and sedate. It is also a good choice for rooms that receive afternoon sun.
· purple and mauves are soothing and conducive to sleep as they lower blood pressure. It’s also a more great, sophisticated alternative colour to a traditional pink for young girls.
Paints for children’s room
As allergies become more commonplace, natural paints are a must for children’s rooms.Tim, from The Natural Paint Place in King Street, Newtown, told Life Style Plantation that natural paints are made from plants and minerals.
“Natural paints are well-priced, meet Australian standards (AS1580), free from toxin solvents, toluene, xylene, glycol”.
The Natural Paint place stock:
BIO: made in Adelaide to German formulaVOLVOX: made in Germany Benefits of natural paints include:
· a healthy balance between mankind and nature as the raw ingredients of agricultural origin are renewable and do not add to the Greenhouse effect, safe to transport and biodegradable.
· They won’t cost you more as these paints are around the same cost as synthetic paints; $79 for a four litre tin $179 for a ten litre tin
· There is no offensive smell, in fact some smell like lemons. Due to the lemon peel oil used in the paint (less than one gram per litre).
· Available in a variety of vibrant colours for walls, ceilings and most other painted surfaces.
· It’s also washable which is necessary for children’s areas.
· Low sheen paints are recommended as they allow the walls to breathe & there is no plastic coating on the walls.
As allergies become more commonplace, natural paints are a must for children’s rooms.Tim, from The Natural Paint Place in King Street, Newtown, told Life Style Plantation that natural paints are made from plants and minerals.
“Natural paints are well-priced, meet Australian standards (AS1580), free from toxin solvents, toluene, xylene, glycol”.
The Natural Paint place stock:
BIO: made in Adelaide to German formulaVOLVOX: made in Germany Benefits of natural paints include:
· a healthy balance between mankind and nature as the raw ingredients of agricultural origin are renewable and do not add to the Greenhouse effect, safe to transport and biodegradable.
· They won’t cost you more as these paints are around the same cost as synthetic paints; $79 for a four litre tin $179 for a ten litre tin
· There is no offensive smell, in fact some smell like lemons. Due to the lemon peel oil used in the paint (less than one gram per litre).
· Available in a variety of vibrant colours for walls, ceilings and most other painted surfaces.
· It’s also washable which is necessary for children’s areas.
· Low sheen paints are recommended as they allow the walls to breathe & there is no plastic coating on the walls.
Flooring for a children’s space
Why Bamboo? As well as being a stylish alternative to hardwood floors bamboo is also:
· Environmentally sustainable
· Allergy free
· UV and scratch resistant
· Low emissions
· Easy cleaning
· Available in natural, light coffee and coffee colours
Available through Style Plantation
Why Bamboo? As well as being a stylish alternative to hardwood floors bamboo is also:
· Environmentally sustainable
· Allergy free
· UV and scratch resistant
· Low emissions
· Easy cleaning
· Available in natural, light coffee and coffee colours
Available through Style Plantation
Lighting
A hanging pendant from the ceiling on a dimmer will provide general lighting.
In addition, table lamps give a soft, calming glow and both of these can have matching covers or shades to give a sense of unity to the space.
Table lamp could be a compact fluorescent
In addition, table lamps give a soft, calming glow and both of these can have matching covers or shades to give a sense of unity to the space.
Table lamp could be a compact fluorescent
Curtains & Blinds
Total block out factor (from sun) is an important consideration.
Venetians, dual blinds, (one sheer, one total block out) or dual curtains (sheer and a heavy drape). Plantation shutters are a great choice too.
Venetians, dual blinds, (one sheer, one total block out) or dual curtains (sheer and a heavy drape). Plantation shutters are a great choice too.
Furniture
Furniture made from low toxic materials, like bamboo are the best choice.
Safety is also an issue, ensure that all furniture has smooth, rounded surfaces avoiding anything sharp or potentially hazardous to small children.
Good space planning ensures you have enough room to accommodate bed/cot, change table, toys storage etc.
Safety is also an issue, ensure that all furniture has smooth, rounded surfaces avoiding anything sharp or potentially hazardous to small children.
Good space planning ensures you have enough room to accommodate bed/cot, change table, toys storage etc.
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