Children's bedroom: 23 decoration ideas with baseboards
New article dedicated to decorating a child's room on April Eleven's blog. Today, I'm going to tell you about an interesting decorating alternative that I've seen in several pretty rooms: baseboards . If you're looking for ideas to create a stylish baby room and you're a fan of DIY for children's rooms, you've come to the right place.
Baseboards: a touch of creativity in decorating a child's bedroom.
Baseboards are a decorative option that brings a touch of creativity while escaping traditional patterns. This is a change from the classic idea of creating a contrasting wall in paint or opting for a simple wallpaper on each wall of the room. In this article, we will explore the advantages of baseboards for decorating a child's room.
One of the strong points of baseboards is their ability to bring color into the room , creating a more lively and pleasant space. In addition, this decorative solution generally does not require major work , which makes it accessible to everyone, even DIY beginners. If you are considering making a straight baseboard in paint, we give you our tips below.
Now, without further ado, let's explore together many inspirations to enhance your child's room with a baseboard. In addition, I will share some tips to successfully complete your child's room decoration project. Get ready to discover exciting ideas to create a stylish and personalized baby room with DIY baseboards for the children's room.
Inspirational Ideas: How to Use Baseboards to Create a Stylish Baby Room
When it comes to designing a stylish nursery, baseboards can be a valuable resource. They offer a creative solution to add personality and color to the space while maintaining a soft and calming atmosphere.
For a stylish nursery, consider using baseboards painted in pastel tones or playful patterns. These decorative elements can be combined with matching furniture and accessories to create a harmonious atmosphere.
In addition, the baseboards help to avoid an overly busy decoration by focusing attention on the lower part of the walls, while leaving the upper part more sober. This creates a pleasant visual balance, perfect for a baby room that is both elegant and welcoming.
There are several types of baseboards: vertical slats, painted paneling, natural wood, with moldings, contrasting paint, wallpaper baseboards... in short, the list is long.
What do you need to paint a baseboard in a child's room?
To make a simple base, that is to say paint a straight strip of color, you need:
- a piece of sandpaper,
- a wooden pencil, a level,
- one meter,
- masking tape,
- a sash brush,
- a paint roller
- paint
First, prepare the wall to be painted by lightly passing the sandpaper over it. By touch, you should be able to see if there are still any rough spots on the wall.
Then draw a straight line using a meter and a level (always check with the level to have a straight base even if it looks like your floor is straight it never really is). You have done the hardest part now the painting.
For the patterned bedroom baseboards, you must draw a straight line and then transfer your pattern all along the line. This way you will have a regular and identical pattern all along the wall. You will then need a lot of patience and attention to detail to paint this baseboard, which will make people envious, following the curves.
Discover the various base options for a unique child's bedroom:
Creating a baseboard in a child's room offers a multitude of solutions to personalize the space in a creative and aesthetic way. Here are some interesting ideas to inspire you: Classic baseboard in painting: This timeless option consists of painting a lower part of the wall in a contrasting or complementary color to the rest of the room. This creates a distinct visual effect and brings depth to the decoration.
Simple baseboard with paint: a simple and easy to do decorative touch yourself a great decorative idea for a child's bedroom under a slope. To make a painted baseboard you only need a contrasting paint here is a decorative idea to do yourself in the minis' bedroom.
Playful Baseboards with Curves: For a touch of whimsy, consider baseboards with rounded edges. This can add a playful dimension to the nursery, especially if you opt for bright colors and fun patterns.
Wainscoting Baseboard: Use wainscoting panels to create a classic and elegant baseboard. Wainscoting adds texture and timeless charm to the nursery.
Basement with moldings: Moldings can add a sophisticated touch to the basement by creating elegant architectural details on the walls.
Base with wooden cleats or quarter rounds: Wooden cleats or quarter rounds can be used to create a rustic and warm base, adding a natural touch to the decoration.
Integrate Baseboard into Wall Decor: If you have a specific theme for the nursery, such as nautical, integrate the baseboard into the wall decor using elements related to the theme for a cohesive look.
Baseboard with two wallpapers: Combine two different wallpapers to create a visually captivating baseboard. Patterns and colors can be chosen to match the style of the room.
Paint and wallpaper base: Mix techniques by combining solid paint with patterned wallpaper for an elegant contrast and a unique visual effect.
Choosing the right baseboard solution for your child's room will depend on the style you want to create and the mood you want to set. Feel free to experiment and let your creativity run wild to personalize the space in a way that pleases both your child and you.