Safe paint for children's rooms – 5 easy color tips

When painting a children's room, colors play a big role in terms of comfort and atmosphere.

Although bright and strong colors seem attractive to children, a calming color scheme helps create a wonderful and safe environment for children to play, rest, and calm down.

In this article, we combine color theory and interior design tips to help you create a unique, balanced, and beautiful children's room with a color scheme that will last.

Recycle and repaint old furniture to make it beautiful again - You don't always have to buy new. You can use Frenchic paints to paint not only walls but also children's loft beds, play kitchens, wardrobes and school desks.

Durable and washable Frenchic paints are the best choice for children's rooms and other spaces in the home.

The vintage crib in the picture is painted in the Nougat shade.

1. Soft and warm pink

Pink is a classic nursery color that exudes positivity and gentleness. Combine the bright Bon Bon shade with warm peach tones, Peach & Love, and metallic details like rose gold or copper.

If you're looking for a vintage feel or contrast in your room, choose more subdued shades like Rosy Dusk, Dusky Blush or Nougat. You can accentuate these tones with dark blue or charcoal grey details. Berry Pudding's red Love Letter is a great choice - there's plenty to choose from when it comes to pinks!

Alternatively, you can combine pink with fresh green, which creates a cheerful and balanced atmosphere.

The gingerbread border and the IKEA furniture in the picture are painted in the same shade of Last Dance , from the wall paint series and the Trim Paint series. A finished and harmonious look is created when you use the same shade on different surfaces.

2. Calming blue

Blue is a classic for children's rooms, creating a calming atmosphere. Instead of the traditional baby blue, try other shades of blue, such as denim: Hornblower or pastel lavender; Parma Violet .

All children love energetic turquoise, for example, you can choose the stunning Beach Hut shade as a wall paint.

For a modern and fresh look, combine blue with soft white, or for a vintage feel, use cream. You can also use stronger shades of yellow, Honeycombe , half-painted on the wall, for example, combining Cream Dream and Ol' Blue Eyes.

The Ikea play kitchen in the picture is painted in the blue-gray Duckling shade .

3. Fresh and calm green

Green is a great color for almost any room , and is especially great for cool, north-facing rooms. A bright lime green like Apple Barn will bring a cheerful energy to a room , while a more bluish teal like Calming Carol or Jitterbug will bring a nice sense of calm.

Pastel spring green tones, such as Green With Envy , suit a child's desire for bright colors without being too stimulating. Combine green with white elements and natural materials. Choose the most beautiful green interior shades here.

4. Using the color red in a children's room

Red is an energetic and exciting color that children love . Due to its intensity, it is best to use red in a child's room in moderation, for example:

• Paint simple patterns on the wall, such as stars or stripes.

• Add red details to furniture, such as a chair, shelf or lamp base.

• Combine red with other shades , such as classic red, white and blue.

The gingerbread border in the picture is painted on the wall with Bon Bon pink wall paint.

5. Natural and neutral tones

If you prefer a more neutral interior, choose soft, pastel and subdued versions of brighter colors, for example:

• Grayish blues, such as Duckling or Scotch Mist

• Light green tones; Wise Old Sage or duck egg tones, pastel Little Duckle .

• Earthy, lighter brick reds; Clay Pot

• Subtle vintage pinks like Dusky Blush or Rosy Dusk .
  

The vintage bed in the picture is painted in the beige Nougat color, from the Lazy Range series.

Remember safe paint in the children's room - on walls, furniture and toys

By choosing a high-quality and safe paint, such as the Frenchic series, you can be sure that your children's room is safe and easy to maintain.

Frenchic paint is an environmentally friendly and safe option for families with children, whether you are painting furniture, children's toys, or the walls, ceilings, panels, or wooden floors of a child's room.

When painting children's rooms, it is important that the paint does not have a strong, long-lasting bad smell - or toxic solvents. Frenchic paints are almost odorless and have been granted the European 'Toy Safe' certification.

The wooden stairs in the picture are painted in the Breezing shade.

Explore the harmonious shades of Frenchic paints and find the perfect, timeless color combinations for your children's room. Read more about our painting instructions.

This is where you can add Frenchic tones to your children's room.

The pastel combination in the picture is Ballerina and Crystal Blue.