8 tips for optimizing your child's back-to-school room
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With each new school year, schedules fill up, supplies pile up, and your child's bedroom quickly becomes the nerve center of his or her activities. Between homework, games and rest, this space must meet multiple needs... often in very little square footage.
With its children's range , Nordlys offers modular, multifunctional and evolutionary furniture that maximizes every square meter. Designed to adapt to both small and large surfaces, our furniture creates a harmonious, practical and inspiring environment.
The start of the new school year is therefore the ideal time to rethink the layout: optimize space, prepare a suitable office area, create clever solutions for a shared bedroom... every choice counts to offer your child a place where he can concentrate, sleep well and find his things easily.
In this article, discover 8 concrete tips for transforming your child's bedroom into a functional and pleasant space, designed to accompany him all year round - and well beyond.
1. Why optimize your child's bedroom before the start of the school year?
Back-to-school isn't just about going back to school: it's also the perfect opportunity to reorganize and optimize your child's bedroom.
After the vacations, it's important to offer your child a space adapted to his or her needs: a quiet corner for homework, a comfortable bed for a good night's sleep, and well-thought-out storage space so that every object can easily find its place in your child's bedroom.
An organized environment does more than just save space in your child's room: it makes daily life easier, reduces stress and encourages independence. In a clear, orderly room, your child saves time, finds his or her belongings at a glance and stays motivated, both for school activities and for moments of relaxation.
This is all the more essential in small spaces, where every square meter needs to be optimized with clever, modular or upgradeable furniture. Some solutions, such as a corner desk or a bench with built-in storage, can transform your child's bedroom into a place that's both practical and welcoming - while maintaining a harmonious aesthetic in your child's room.
2. Sort out your child's bedroom
Before any optimization, start by de-cluttering your child's bedroom: sort, donate or recycle unused items. This step is essential to free up space, lighten the room and lay the foundations for a functional layout. An uncluttered environment eases the mind, encourages concentration, and makes it easier to integrate well-thought-out back-to-school furniture into your child's room.
Nordlys is aware of this challenge, and has formed a partnership with Emmaüs: unsold goods, returns and furniture with minor defects aresystematically refurbished or upgraded before being entrusted to Emmaüs, so that they can be given a second life in a spirit of solidarity. This approach is in line with the circular economy and responsible consumption. To find out more
On your side, donating your old furniture to Emmaüs is both an eco-friendly and humane action. Emmaüs communities collect, sort and, if necessary, repair your old furniture, then recondition it and offer it at a fair price. This helps to support people in precarious situations and avoid waste. You can either drop off the furniture at a store or collection point, or, in many towns, benefit from a home collection service.
By taking the time to sort through your child' s belongings before installing new furniture, you're laying the foundations for a successful design of your child's bedroom. Not only do you create a more airy space, but you also make a concrete contribution to an ethical, supportive and sustainable approach in line with back-to-school values.
3. Modular and adaptable furniture: the allies of small bedrooms
Scalable headboard In a small nursery, every inch counts. Modular furniture is a clever and versatile solution, capable of adapting to a child's changing needs while optimizing available space. Their major advantage: adaptability. They evolve over the years, making them a durable and economical investment. Modular furniture not only saves space in your child's bedroom, but also multiplies its uses.
At Nordlys, several options perfectly meet this objective for your child's bedroom:
- Chest of drawers : Practical and progressive, the chest of drawers can accompany children from their early years through to adolescence. It can accommodate a removable changing table, then become a classic storage unit for clothes, toys or books. One piece of furniture, many lives for your child's bedroom.
- Evolutionary headboard: With the headboard, there's no need to replace everything as your child grows: simply change the frame to adapt it to a new bed. The result for your child's bedroom: less space, less expense, and a Scandinavian style that remains timeless.
- Bedside table: The bedside table is a versatile piece of furniture for your child's bedroom, whether as an occasional piece by the bed, a mini-desk for homework, or a compact storage space. It adapts to your needs, while maintaining a simple, elegant design in your child's bedroom.
4. Create an ergonomic desk corner in your child's bedroom
A well-designed workspace in your child's bedroom enhances concentration and motivation, whether for homework, reading or creative activities. The choice of desk is central: it must be adapted to the child's size and capable of evolving with him/her, like the Seto corner desk for example.
Light plays a vital role in the quality of your child's bedroom workspace. Place the desk near a window to take advantage of natural light, which is good for mood and alertness. Add a desk lamp with a soft but powerful light to avoid visual fatigue.
The organization of the desk must also be functional in your child's bedroom:
- Use compact storage units or a small Nordlys chest of drawers to store notebooks and supplies.
- Corner desks optimize unused space.
- Small desks: they don't cut into the space and fit easily into small rooms.
Finally, colors have a direct influence on concentration: opt for soft hues like light blue, sage green or beige wood, and add a few touches of yellow or orange to stimulate creativity without disturbing the serenity of the space. Find out more
5. Use the height of the walls in your child's room with shelves.
In a small bedroom, every square metre counts. Exploiting the height of the walls is one of the most effective solutions for saving space while maintaining an airy, pleasant room. The Nordlys wall shelves wall-mounted shelves are ideal for creating modular storage solutions that adapt to your child's changing needs.
Placing storage units high up in your child's bedroom frees up floor space for other uses: a desk corner, a reading area with a soft rug, or an uncluttered play area. It also gives the impression that your child's room is bigger and brighter, especially if the walls are painted in light tones. Your child's bedroom, even if it's not very big, maximizes its potential.
For a harmonious layout, vary the heights and combine closed storage units with open shelves. This way, you can conceal less attractive items while highlighting decorative elements or your child's favorite books.
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6. Shared children's bedrooms: reconciling privacy and organization
Sharing a room can be an enriching experience for children, but it requires thoughtful planning to preserve privacy and harmony. The first step is to create a visual separation so that everyone feels at home. Light partitions such as openwork wooden panels , or even simple sliding curtains, help to delimit space while allowing light to circulate in your child's room .
Multifunctional furniture is also a valuable ally in a shared bedroom. A bookshelf a back-to-back desk or a low console can be used for storage and separation, optimizing every square meter of your child's room.
To avoid conflicts, it is essential to provide personalized storage for each child: labeled bins, color-coded drawers or wall shelves. wall-mounted shelves make it easy for everyone to find their things and respect each other's space. The Nordlys chests of drawers are also perfect for providing each child with his or her own storage space.
When it comes to decorating, it's possible to find a harmonious thread running through your child's room - such as a neutral color palette or a common theme - while incorporating personalized touches: bed linen, posters or accessories reflecting individual tastes.
By combining organization, intelligent separation and balanced decoration, a shared bedroom can become a pleasant, functional living space that respects the needs of each child.
7. Create a reading and relaxation zone in your child's bedroom
A well-appointed relaxation area in your child's bedroom allows them to relax, read or engage in quiet activities in a soothing environment. To create this bubble of comfort, install a soft carpet and a comfortable comfortable armchair where he can settle down to leaf through a book or listen to music.
Add a Narita bedside table or Bali for books, a small lamp and a few personal items. You can also add a small table and chair set in your child's bedroom, perfect for drawing, puzzles or creative activities outside the office area.
To make this space in your child's bedroom even more welcoming, consider adding a few cushions, a small wall shelf to display favorite books, and why not a natural fiber basket to store plaids or stuffed animals.
This space, separate from the work area, becomes a real refuge where children can recharge their batteries and develop their taste for reading and imagination.
8. Maximize space with storage in your child's bedroom
In your child's bedroom, every inch counts. Well-thought-out storage not only frees up space for play, but also creates a more organized and soothing environment.
Choose furniture that combines seating and storage, such as storage benches or poufs with built-in storage to optimize space in your child's bedroom. They're perfect for storing toys, books or school supplies in your child's room, while providing additional comfort. A children's storage chest or a Nordlys chest of drawers give children easy access to their daily belongings.
Chests of drawers, consoles or night tables such as the Narita or the Bali also offer elegant solutions for organizing toys and small objects. For even more optimization, take advantage of the height of the shelving with wall-mounted shelves to store seasonal items, little-used toys or souvenirs, while keeping the floor clear in your child's bedroom.
Toy boxes are still a must: opt for models with an anti-pinch system and, if possible, transparent or labeled so that the child can quickly find his or her belongings.
For even more space, use wall organizers and hanging baskets, perfect for storing stuffed animals, school supplies or accessories, while decorating the room in a fun and functional way. And before every new school year, take the time to sort and de-clutter with your child: it's an opportunity to get rid of broken toys, too-small clothes and unnecessary objects, while teaching them to appreciate a tidy space. Your child's bedroom is his or her space, and also the place where he or she learns to tidy up.
Combine these tips with Nordlys smart furniture and you'll transform your child's bedroom into a spacious, functional and pleasant place to live, where everything has its place. Your child's bedroom is ready to give him or her a great school year!
Conclusion: our tips for your child's bedroom
By following these 8 tips for your child's bedroom, you're offering your child much more than just a simple interior design : you're creating a space designed to encourage concentration, rest and independence. Your child's bedroom should be functional and pleasant, to contribute to his or her daily well-being and make him or her want to spend time there, whether working, reading, playing or relaxing.
To optimize every square meter of your child's bedroom while maintaining a harmonious style, the Nordlys children's range offers tailor-made solutions, from evolving beds to adjustable desks and elegant, modular storage units. Designed to last and adapt, these furnishings are ideal for meeting your child's changing needs over the years.
Whether you have a small area or a large bedroom, Nordlys helps you combine practicality and aesthetics, for a room that grows with your child and remains pleasant to live in season after season.
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