How to organize a child's room before the new school year – tips from an interior designer
Interior designer Anna Ilmere shares practical advice on setting up a child's bedroom so that a student can easily maintain order and focus on schoolwork. The key principle is giving every item its own, easily reachable place.
As the new school year approaches, many families face the recurring challenge of keeping a child's room tidy for more than a few days. Interior designer Anna Ilmere, working with 220.lv, has put together practical recommendations for parents.
A system children can understand
According to the designer, lasting order depends on a storage system that is simple and understandable for the child. Boxes labeled with pictures or words are useful, along with a designated spot for backpacks, sports bags and other daily essentials. The fewer steps needed to put something away, the more likely it will actually happen — closed cabinets, storage boxes, baskets and drawer dividers all help. Frequently used items should be placed within the child's easy reach, while rarely needed things belong on higher shelves or in closed cabinets.
A calm environment supports concentration
In the study area, reducing visual clutter matters most, so the designer recommends a calm, neutral color palette that can be refreshed with easily changeable accents like cushions, posters or decorations. This year, nature-inspired tones and materials are especially popular — sandy and beige shades, sage green, light oak, linen and cotton. Technology also deserves attention: computers, tablets and chargers should have a defined place, with cables kept as unobtrusive as possible.
Furniture that grows with the child
Before buying new furniture or decor, the designer suggests evaluating the room's layout with the long term in mind, since children grow quickly. It's worth investing in a height-adjustable desk and an ergonomic chair, as well as furniture with adjustable shelving that will remain useful years later. In smaller rooms, space under the bed and tall cabinets can be used efficiently.
Finally, the expert notes that a child's room doesn't need to be flawlessly tidy — what matters more is a system the child can easily maintain, one that helps them focus on studies, be creative and grow more independent.
