Designing a room for children with Autism In a conversation with architect Christopher Beaver, whom I refer to as the master of designing buildings for people with Autism, he stated that “There are the; jumpers, runners, kickers and ‘spitters’.” Your child may also appear normal, but have challenging behaviour. It is imperative to think of your child’s needs and habits… Read More
2018 Amara Interior Blog Awards
MK Kids Interiors have been nominated for the 2018 Amara Interior Blog Awards!!! How exciting is this? For the past 5 years I’ve been admiring the bloggers and those involved in the Amara Blog awards. I have also made great friends with a few bloggers who have been nominated for the blogs awards, and winners of the bog awards. This year… Read More
Christmas room decor gifts for Children
Christmas gifts for Children: Top Christmas room decor for children As Christmas is just around the corner we have compiled a showcase of our favourite Christmas room decor gifts for children. These decorative items are perfect for your baby’s or toddler’s bedroom. Many children are quite keen on sensory items and interacting with objects. Firstly, room accessories are the finishing… Read More
A bedroom for an autistic child: Heidi’s Bedroom
A bedroom for a child with Autism We were contacted by Make A Wish Foundation to grant Heidi a wish! Heidi is a 14 years old who suffers from Duchene muscular dystrophy, she is also on the autism spectrum and also has ADHD. Her wish, was to have a bedroom makeover. When we met with Heidi her initial brief was… Read More
How to Design a Bedroom for a Pre-Teen
How to Design a Bedroom for a Teenager As the summer term draws to an end, it is now the best time to prepare your child’s bedroom for the new term in September; especially if your child is about to start secondary school. It will be of great benefit to you and your child. Every pre-teen’s bedroom needs storage; for their… Read More
How to make a felt ball garland
How to make a felt ball garland Decorating your child’s bedroom has now become simple with room accessories like felt ball garlands. I started making felt ball garlands when I was nesting and preparing for my baby girl. Four days after she was born I made my first sale on my Etsy store. It amazing to see what mums have done with the… Read More
Spring Shelfies: Childrens’ Shelves and Display
What is a room without a cute shelf display? Shelves are essential for additional storage and they are great for displaying all your child’s trinkets and collectables. Like technology, shelves have evolved and continues to excite! – Especially children’s shelving. I’ve always been a fan of organic forms so these hot round shelves are at the top on my list… Read More
DIY Nursery Art
Create your own Nursery Art It started when I was 8.5 months pregnant. I suddenly had an urge to create things for my baby girl. What you see in this image came about accidentally. I was browsing in a craft shop on my local high street. They had some wooden alphabet, but they did not have all the letters. I… Read More
Felt Ball Garlands and Felt ball Rugs
Felt ball rugs and garlands are so on trend right now. It’s amazing what a few little coloured balls can do to to give that wow factor to your child’s bedroom. They have also helped me to come up with various colour schemes for children’s bedrooms. After recognizing the need for designing a child’s’ bedroom or playroom on a budget I started to… Read More
How to create a Luxury Kid’s Room
How to create a Luxurious Childrens’ Bedroom Neutral colour scheme Create a neutral colour palette with a soft tone of the colour/s you or your child likes. Pay attention to details Consider introducing embroidered personalised linen, textures of various fabric and layering, especially the cot. Layering fabrics, textures and cushions are always winners. Upholstery An upholstered headboard always does wonders…. Read More