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Trying to decorate a kids' room used to mean picking between pale pink or baby blue and spending hours painting pastel clouds on the ceiling, or at the very least, sticking them in every corner of the room. Today's playrooms look more like someone's thrown open a toybox and everything's come alive – which is exactly the point. Kids' homewares are all about making children feel like they have full control over their space, and allowing them to dream as big as they want. Sure, that means adding playful wall art, bedding, and furniture into the mix. But it's also a great opportunity to introduce kids to organisation – especially when they're just starting to have a sense of independence.
Money boxes, for instance, are a fabulous way to teach kids about handling money. And they're a definite improvement on the piggybanks of yesteryear. Kids can now choose from a range of fun designs, including pink mermaid tails and cool meerkats. That might sound like a small upgrade. But helping your child fall in love with saving their pennies is a lot more important than it seems – especially at a time when schools might not have the time to teach kids about managing money as much as before. A fun, cute money box does more than just let your child save a little every month. It introduces children to money management and responsibility in a, way that's playful and low-stress. A Money Box Mermaid Tail Pink not only adds a pop of colour to your child's bedroom. It also helps them to save up for something they've been dreaming about for a while, whether it's tickets to the movies, a new toy, or even helping out with the weekly shopping.
When your child outgrows nursery homewares, it can feel a bit overwhelming to figure out how to make their room look 'grown up' enough for them, without putting in any drastic (and expensive) changes. Kids' homewares like lamps, throw pillows, and cushions are a quick, simple way to transform your child's bedroom without too much effort – and still let them feel like you're taking their ideas into account. Letting them choose pieces they like and want in their room can also make them feel like they've played a big part in redecorating. A Mist Lamp USB Powered is just grown-up enough for school-aged children and adds a touch of colourful fun to their space. More than helping kids to sleep better, it also adds soft lighting to prevent tripping over toys after they've gone to bed.
A Money Box Meerkat Surfer might not be the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of practical homewares. But a money box that doubles as a cute showpiece means you don't have to worry about keeping spare change everywhere in the house. And while little kids might love pink mermaid tails, older tweens would probably prefer something that's fun and less childish. A meerkat surfer decor piece can strike the right balance between keeping rooms playful but grown-up enough for older children who are starting to outgrow kids' homewares but still want something unique for their space.
If your child is already entering their pre-teen years, homewares like Skulls Multicolour Electro Plated 14cm Assorted are perfect for adding colour and personality without seeming too young for them. At 14cm, they're small enough to fit on smaller desks but big enough to notice even from the doorway. The multi-coloured skulls are also a great way for them to show off their interests – whether that's in learning about the human body or wanting to be a doctor someday – and allows them to express their personality in a way that's unique to them. These are also fabulous showpieces for bookcases – especially if your pre-teen loves books and wants to show off their favourite hobby even in their bedroom.