Interior design using suitable colours to support your child’s mood

How often do mothers make decisions on which childcare centre suits their child based on their first impression of the colour and feel of the centre? Is it a safe and nurturing environment? Will my child be educated? What’s the ratio of carer per child? I know I had to make that decision late last year for my son, and there were many things to consider.  It’s important that the centre you choose is welcoming, warm, friendly and fun for your child while also having a calm, quiet space for your child to rest when it comes to nap time.

Colour affects children and adults differently. Some colours breathe life into a room creating a stimulating environment, while others are designed to be calming, encouraging and relaxing. Colours for nap areas should be different to play areas. When we are considering the interior design of your home and your child’s spaces colour is our starting point. You want to choose colours that stimulate during play time and colours that create relaxation during nap time. Breaking up the room into different colours categories can be a great way for children and parents to identify which room their children will be cared in.

It may be one wall and main door colour that differs from the others or fun decals on the wall for the play room and a calming colour on the wall for the rest area. I instantly pick up the energy and flow of a room by walking into a space for the first time, looking around at the decor, layout of furniture, balance, colour on the walls and how the indoor flows to the outdoors. We all want our children to enjoy their environments, be stimulated when it’s play time and be able to wind down and relax when it’s sleep time without too many distractions. Choosing the right centre for your children is important and only a parent will know which environment suits their child.

First impressions count and will stay with you.

– GT Magazine