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A great way to have more queit time for you and more calm kids is by creating a cozy corner that is just for them yet within a larger space, so you can still keep your watchful eye on them.
My love of nooks started as a child. What kid doesn't like escaping from the world, to their own space, once in a while?
Creating a Space
The first step to creating a cozy corner just for kids is to decide where that space will be. Choose a corner that is away from doors, fireplaces, stairs, windows and low electrical outlets that will not be blocked by furniture. This may be a tall order, but picking the right spot will ensure that the space is safe for the children, which is the primary concern of any parent.
Once a corner has been picked, decide how it will be sectioned off, if at all. If opting for a sectioned corner, choose a low bookcase to create a dividing wall. Be sure that it is securely bolted to the floor and the wall, so that it does not tip over onto the children. Once the bookcase is installed, it is time to start lighting.
Choosing Lighting for the Corner
The key to creating a cozy corner just for kids is to make sure that it is a welcoming, safe spot for them to relax in. When choosing lighting fxtures, opt for ones that are bright, colorful, and kid friendly. Colors should be somewhat muted for a relaxing feel and lighting should be sufficient, but soft. Choose floor lamps, or hang wall lamps at a height close to the chairs and bean bags, so that when they are reading there is ample lighting to help them see. To see the lighting fixtures we chose mentioned below, see our picks at Direct Buy Lighting.
Table Lamps
Adding a lamp is a cheap and easy way to light up a private corner - and these lamps will brighten up any room with its whimsy.
Chandeliers
These mini chandeliers are blooming beauties, just like your little girl. She is sure to love her very own chandelier in her room.
Something for the Boys
These fixtures from Elk Lighting are a story on their own, sure to be loved and cherished by your boy and inspire him to dream of all the things he'd like to do when he grows up.
Let them pitch tent in their own room:
If you really want to make your kids happy, let them pitch tent in their own room. All you need is an old sheet, some pillows, and a good old table lamp to light it up, and they will be occupied for hours, spinning tales with the imagination only kids can have. Let them sleep in it, and you won't hear a peep of complaint when it comes time for the getting ready for bed routine. Plug these lamps in and put it in the middle of the tent, and they have an atmophere as if out of a fairytale.
