The start of a new school year is often a time to make a fresh start. And for this, a pleasant, organized room can be a real asset. Do you have furniture and materials you no longer need or like? Discover our tips for transforming your child's bedroom and giving it a unique personality.
Sorting, the first step before returning to school
Before you get started, make space by getting rid of anything you no longer need in your child's bedroom.
Drop off any toys and games(excluding electronic or battery-operated toys) your children have left behind at an Ecomaison collection point to give them a new lease of life. Depending on their condition, they can be reused or recycled. You'll find collection points in many stores near you.
The desk, the centerpiece of the bedroom
Has your eldest child left home to study? His brothers and sisters can still use his desk. And if it's not to their taste, all it needs is a little paint or stickers to personalize it. A wooden workbench can also become a desk, if you want to give the room a more rustic feel.
An object, an idea
If one of your children needs a bedside table or side table, a custom stool or chair can be a useful addition to the room, adding a touch of novelty.
Another idea: a picture frame can easily be turned into a creative chalkboard; simply replace the glass with cork or slate, and you've got the perfect panel for jotting down all their ideas.
Do you need a bookcase or storage unit for school supplies? Have you ever thought of using that china cabinet in your living room that you've been wanting to change for a long time? Sanded, varnished and repainted, it can be transformed and put to good use in the bedroom.
Once sanded and repainted, strips of wood from your deck or doors from a recently replaced kitchen will make perfect shelves, while renewing the decor.
You can also equip drawers and wooden crates you no longer use with castors, making them easy-to-move storage units that will find many uses in a bedroom.
Sometimes all it takes is one good idea to extend the life of the objects in your home!