If you’re a parent, you know that children grow up faster than you expect. As fast as kids change, so do their needs, tastes and interests. This is one reason some parents are apprehensive about investing in quality décor for their children’s bedrooms.

Howver, Merillat designers set out to prove that a child’s bedroom can not only be beautiful, but it can also be versatile and enduring over time. So, calling upon their expertise, our designers used Merillat Masterpiece® cabinetry to create a beautiful bedroom that stands the test of time.

“We wanted to design a bedroom that illustrates not only how cabinetry can be used to create high end furniture like pieces, but how it can be used to design a beautiful bedroom that can adapt for a child who’s 5 years old or 13 years old,” says Paul Radoy, manager of design services.

According to Radoy there are certain things to keep in mind when designing a bedroom that grows with the child:

1. It’s ok to make that initial investment. The upfront expense is a long-term investment, and the cost will be worth it down the road when there are only minimal changes that need to be made. Paint color, bedspreads, wall art and other accessories are easy to change as the child develops different tastes.

2. Avoid themes when it comes to furniture. Clean lines and neutral finishes have the ability to work with most any décor from whimsical to modern. A simple change to hardware can dramatically change the look of a furniture-like piece.

3. Always consider storage. A small child may not have the storage needs that a teenager would have, but it’s important to create storage space initially to accommodate the child’s needs for many years. Items created from Merillat cabinetry like a window seat, trunk, armoire, desk and books shelves are all storage spaces a child of any age can use.

4. Design for different zones in the bedroom. Like many rooms in the home, the bedroom serves a number of different purposes. Designing an area where the child can color, can adapt to a computer/homework desk for the child later on. A space where a child plays with their toys could also be a dressing area for a teenager.

“We also considered that in many households, a younger sibling may move into a bedroom when the older sibling moves out. Often times this sibling may be a different gender,” says Radoy.

“All of these rules apply in this instance as well. Smart design choices not only accommodate different ages - but different genders too.”