A Place to Dream – Styling Childrens Bedrooms with French Antiques

Styling childrens bedrooms with French antiques is all about transforming the space into a place of whimsy and imagination is one of the joys of interior decorating. There are many considerations, but striking a balance between practicality and whimsy will likely set you en route to success. It is, of course, especially soulful with the incorporation of fun and beautiful antiques. Add some beautiful fabrics and an eye-catching wallpaper and you will have a space where dreams can come to life.

Antique furniture in a childs bedroom adds depth, character and durability, dare we say it, encouraging an appreciation for history and craftsmanship in its young inhabitants. Pair these pieces below with modern storage solutions for toys and books to maintain a balance between classic elegance and everyday functionality, a definite requirement for a child’s room.

Browse our Before and After Restoration Bed Catalogue to see many beautiful and inspiring examples.

Childrens Bedroom Ideas – Styling Childrens Bedrooms with French Antiques

Here Wallrocks feature a beautiful client home, where a tween’s bedroom was transformed from a white walled box, into a place where she could dream. Balancing that delicate line between respecting emerging independence coupled with a desire for playfulness, life was injected back into the bedroom through artful combination of wallpapers and fabrics.

A wallpaper that that was playful yet peaceful was selected, and one that added colour without overwhelm. Scattered intermittently with gold butterflies, the winding trellis rises up the walls but the green and natural subject matter offers sanctuary and a sense of piece.
The pair of antique benches, once yellowed with a bright yellow and pink and green stripe were lovingly restored and upholstered in a blue herringbone weave that grounded the wallpaper and offered a backdrop for display or useful durable surface in which to sit.
Small accents of pink were a polite nod to femininity and history but its moderated use a sad but stated farewell to the babyish past.
Finally, the use of strong, durable and solid french antique furniture for styling the room, meant the space was not just made to look at, but for hard and enduring use. Best of all, as the child ages, the furniture lasts, but the fabric simply gets replaced.

A French oak desk that was looking rather dark and dingy, was gently cleaned back and paired with a re-upholstered antique stool.

Childrens Bedroom Ideas for a Girl

The final but by no means insignificant touch was put on the room with the introduction of a 19th century French Louis XVI bed. As a young girl appreciative of lovely things and feminine details, this hand-decorated and beautifully upholstered bed became the centre-point and star of the space . Upholstered with a commercial grade velvet that could stand up to all manner of abuse, it was lifted with a tiny contrasting double pipe for a playful pop of colour.

We have many beautiful pieces within our collection that can add timeless charm and will stand up to the physical challenges of growing children.

A 19th century French bed coronet is the perfect centrepiece for an interesting space. Dressed with the right fabric it can be either elegant or fun, suspended above the bed on a wall or hanging directly from the ceiling. Fabrics can feature playful patterns such as woodland animals, fairy tales, or hot air balloons or alternatively, choose softer pastels or vibrant hues to complement your child’s personality and the room’s overall aesthetic. Browse our Interiors Gallery

For versatile sleeping options, when styling childrens bedrooms with French antiques, consider incorporating antique daybeds or window seats. These pieces combine practicality and style, and can make for comfortable seating by day and a cozy bed by night. Upholstering these items in cheerful fabrics ensure they are both inviting and durable for daily use.

Browse our Before and After Restoration Bed Catalogue to see many beautiful and inspiring examples.

Childrens Bedroom Decorating Ideas –

To complete the look when styling childrens bedrooms with French antiques, accessorise with soft throws, accent pillows, and artwork that run with the rooms theme. With the right blend of fine antiques and imaginative fabrics, it is possible to style childrens bedrooms with French antiques, and your child’s room can become a dreamlike sanctuary filled with charm, warmth, and timeless beauty.

As always, seeing through the centuries of dust, dirt and faded upholstery is the true challenge. Being able to visualise the end result after careful and detailed restoration, utilising traditional techniques and the finest of products, combined with the beauty and allure of new fabrics can be difficult – the images below may assist in realising what is possible or simply call us and we can lend a hand.

For childrens bedroom ideas in Australia, look no further and explore our collection to find the perfect antique pieces for your little one’s space and create a room to while away play and story times alike.

If you are interested in styling childrens bedrooms with French antiques, please view our ebook here for some fabulous ideas and examples or contact us for help.

Imagine how you could transform the following bedroom pieces.