Children's Room Design Dilemma

Over the years the household habits have changed tremendously, especially with children spending more time indoors. It’s never been so prevalent to parents to keep their homes tidy and keeping the children entertained. I’m going to be focusing on designing children’s bedroom on this blog but will be covering playrooms as they are becoming ever so much more popular. However, if space is an issue a well designed bedroom no matter how small will be able to fulfil their needs.

When it comes to designing children’s rooms it’s anything but easy. As they do have a habit of growing in and out of particular themes and hobbies. This is why it’s extremely important to create a space which will cater for their needs and defining sleeping, studying, playing and dressing areas but at the same time keeping it interesting and fresh throughout their growth spurts. 

Wall Murals create interest and drama

Defining areas in children’s rooms is so crucial to the design as this will help your child to keep the room tidy but also creating a sense of wellbeing in their sanctuary.

Storage is a key part of achieving a clutter free and efficient space. This should always allow for all the toys, clothes, stationary and games to be put away in a fun and fashionable manner.

Light be it natural or artificial has to be right as the study area or for toddlers a reading area to help them study or read.

Snug areas where possible are ideal so as to have friends over and can in some cases allow for sleepovers.

The disillusion of having to think that this is not possible is not true, with the right design of defining the areas of sleeping, studying, playing and dressing these can be put into the smallest of rooms creating an upbeat fun space for your children.

If you find it overwhelming please contact  Amy Zubi Interior Design  and we will be more than happy to help.

Interior Design Trends 2014

Interior Design Trends 2014                                                           

Just as the new year is upon us and our thoughts are of the long distant warm weather months, there is something that all of us can do to lighten our moods and boy do we need it. By simply incorporating key design trends for 2014 not only will these banish the winter blues but keep you’re home looking fresh and bang on trend. Here are a my favourite top 5 trends.

1.BLUE- but not feeling blue?!?

You may be thinking this is not ideal given the month were in but by using rich, saturated colours like navy and indigo to bright vibrant shades like peacock blue and cobalt (biggest colour for 2014), blue will be the supreme colour all year round. 

Brian Yates new collection 2014
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2. Metallics

All that glitters is now gold, whereby the fever has indeed captured the minds of designers. They can be seen on all aspects in  this years interiors furniture, soft furnishings and accessories. One particular look for those who are still in between the silver and gold effect is Cole & Son new range of The Historic Royal Palaces Collection. With an antique gold effect and set of with a beautiful gold mirror.

Kings Mirror

3. Interior Tech

Apple devices reign in most households, so the new U-Socket wall plug has two built-in USB ports to power devices including iPhones, gaming devices, digital cameras, Kindles and iPads. The U-Socket also has a smart sensor that allows it to shut off when the device is fully charged — an environmentally friendly feature that prevents “vampire drain."

For those who wish for flexibilty of the conventional socket and a HDMI connector 4. Prints Prints are continuing to reclaim their rightful place in their home but are now are bigger and more graphic. The Ikat print is also on trend. Elle Decor and  House Beautiful have been fans for a few years now. So much so that the former have devoted a montage for their front page in 2010 and the trend is now stronger than ever. Elle decor 2010 5. Animals The past few years have seen a popularity in animal prints adorning fashion and decor. Cheetah prints have been very popular along with beautiful zebra, giraffe and cows. This year's decor trend has brought the focus to the entire animal and not just its patterned coat. Owl three sculpture Scottie ice cube tray Well thats the 5 trends  for your interiors of 2014 and wishing you all a prosperous and happy year!!!