Not sure where to start? Mine will pave you the way. We've mapped out the essential steps to get you started:
Step 1
Step1: Define the room's objectives.
Establishing clear objectives for the room upfront will ensure you make the best decisions down the road. Here are some questions to consider as you outline your room's objectives:
The Kids:
• What age ranges will the room serve: preschoolers, school-age children, teenagers, or all of the above?
• How many will occupy the room, are there any future plans to include a new sibling in the room?
• What will the kid's activities be in the room? (i.e.: sleep, study, play, dress, eat?)
• The gender, will you be choosing a room that reflects your kids gender (i.e. girl: princess, Diva, ballerina, pink and white..etc) or (boy: sailor, pirate, F1, sports, navy and green)... etc) or (unisex: circus, under the sea, story book, a day at the beach, lavender and blue... etc)
• If the room will be a playroom, do you want to create a play space where multiple generations can play together?
• If the kid has special needs to consider, what are they?
• Interests: what are the kid's favorite colors? Shows? Hobbies? What do the kids sharing a single room have in common?
• What do you want to showcase that will reflect the kid's personality? (will you be needing shelves for trophies? Awards? Frames for certificates or a nice painting? Do you want us to design a pop art of your kid? Or do you have some precious pictures you want to hang? Will the kid need a space to practice their hobby? A mirror for ballerina? Slopes for skater boy? Hoop for your basketball player? An art station for your budding artist?
The Room:
• Does the room have any space constraints or unique features?
• Will you need to prepare the room (e.g., current furniture to be removed, what will stay, what will go, wall leveling)?
• Do you have any plans on moving to a new place in the near future? Do you plan on moving the kid's furniture with you?
• How many pieces of furniture will you need?
The Budget
• What is your budget for the entire project? Is it an open budget?
The Vision
• Do you want traditional classic furniture that will last a life time and will grow with them? Or furniture for fun that will last from 5-10 years because you have plans to change the room anyways after that?
• Are you interested in the classical, modern, or contemporary look? or be cute or have their favorite cartoon characters?
• Is there a specific look or theme you want to achieve?
• Are there specific pieces of equipment you want to include? (i.e. TV, DVD, Play Station..etc)
Step 2
Step 2: Help us help you
Once you have defined your objectives you'll have a clear idea of what the room and your kids need, thus giving the designer a clearer picture of what you have in mind. The designer then with the design team will brain storm ideas and research all the materials you need. We also encourage the customer to do a bit of researching as well, because we believe the customer can tell us what they like in pictures more than words, so go ahead and save anything that catches your eyes in a separate folder (you can call it a wish list) and include anything even if its not furniture related (a specific design, style, picture)
When the designers visit your room for measurements, then would be a great time to present them with a folder or a box with anything you would like them to showcase or use in the bedroom (i.e. baby pics, kid's first booties, a favorite picture or drawing, etc)
Step 3
Step 3: Feed back
When viewing the room in 3D format at the presentation, be open about any misgivings you might have, and feel free to ask the designer any questions you might have, this is a good time to view the details in the room and furniture and change them to your liking.
Nurseries
Designing a nursery?
The nursery is a magical place where you and your new baby will spend precious time together. It's also .the room in the house that is the most fun to design. At Mine Co, we want to help you take your nursery design from concept to completion.
Follow these helpful steps and you'll be well on your way to creating the nursery of your dreams.
Getting Inspired
Each room design starts with inspiration, and the nursery is no exception. Tips on getting inspired? Crib bedding is a great place to find inspiration for the nursery, choose your bedding and then we can build a design theme around it.
Giving it Form
How many pieces of furniture will you be needing? Furniture pieces including the crib, rocker and changing table create the building blocks of your nursery. Be mindful of overcrowding the space, so not to block doors, windows or natural walkways.
making it Functional
Allow us to design a nursery that is as functional as it is beautiful by adding elements that will make your life easier Ñ a room that will grow as well, cribs with side rails that lower easily with one hand, that you can remove when the baby is older and can serve as a transitional bed, changing tables with drawers or shelves for extra storage, that can double up as dressing table if we add a mirror to it.
Adding a Personal Touch
Details, we could print your babies first photos on the wall, or use their own foot or hand print and design it as stickers on the wall, we can design frame boxes featuring the booties and cap your baby wore home from the hospital, hang their initials or their name over their cribs, we can make a nursery feel special and unique.
Thinking Ahead
At first, your baby will spend most of her time sleeping and eating. Before you know it, though, your little one will be much more active Ð sitting, crawling and then walking. Plan for this in your nursery design by creating an environment that will grow with your child.
Keeping Safety A priority
All MINE Co.s nursery and kid's furniture meets the safety standards and have rounded corners and soft edges, as we design your nursery, we keep these safety details in mind: we make sure the crib is not near a window, keep drapery and blind cords away from the crib and protect electrical outlets.
Kid's Rooms
Designing a big kid's room?
As children grow, their room becomes more of an outward reflection of who they are starting to become. Your child's unique personality will inspire the design of the room - maybe its crystal and glamour for the diva or a sports den for the baseball player. Either way, by including kids in the process of updating the room, you're giving them space to grow into themselves.
Here are some tips to conceder when Designing rooms that grow:
Furniture
Start by assessing the basics - do the current furniture pieces meet the needs of an older child? You may want to add a desk that can accommodate a computer; a media center to house a stereo; spacious shelves to showcase trophies and collectables; or a vanity with a mirror and drawers for hair ribbons and brushes.
Storage
As children grow up, they want their rooms to reflect the big kid that they have become. At the same time, they may not feel completely ready to let go of all their treasured possessions that had such special meaning when they were younger. Finding the balance as you design their new space is key. Baskets and buckets are a stylish storage option, and a great way to keep special items from pre-schooldays close-at-hand.
Paint
Color is an important factor in freshening up and re-creating a room. Painting the walls - solid, striped, bright or tonal - is a great place to start. Bare in mind where you may want to hang things on the wall - framed artwork, posters or bulletin boards.
Bedding and accessories
Bedding that is bolder in both color and design than your child's previous room will instantly give the room a big-kid feel. Complete the room with well-chosen accessories lights, rugs, baskets, frames and don't forget, even a big kid needs a space to play.