Back to School with Kids

A new school year often feels like a fresh start, both for children and for the spaces they inhabit. It’s a moment to create surroundings that encourage focus, spark creativity and offer comfort after busy days. From dedicated study corners to playful places for unwinding, thoughtful design can help your child settle into new routines.

At Ferm Living, we believe that good design is as much about beauty as it is about supporting everyday life. Here, we share our ideas for creating spaces that nurture curiosity, comfort and creativity, helping you step confidently into the season ahead.

Tip 1: Create a Dedicated Workspace

Children find it easier to focus when they have a space that feels like their own. The right desk and well-designed seating, scaled for smaller proportions, can help transform homework into a more inviting part of the day.

The Little Architect Collection brings a simple, modern look to a child’s workspace, perfect for writing, drawing or quiet concentration. A thoughtfully sized desk creates the foundation for productive routines, while a beautiful chair adds a touch of style to everyday tasks.

Tip 2: Bring Personality into the Room

A child’s room is more than a place for work and sleep. It is a small world of its own, shaped by the things they love and the stories they tell. Thoughtful details help create an atmosphere where they feel safe, inspired and truly themselves.

Consider adding pieces that bring both beauty and a touch of character. The hand-carved Hippo Pencil Holder keeps pencils in place while adding a gentle sense of whimsy to a desk or shelf. Soft elements like the checkered Mara Washable Rug or playful Abode Cushion weave an element of storytelling into spaces.

Tip 3: Make Time for Rest and Relaxation

Busy days call for moments of rest. A cosy spot to curl up with a book or simply pause for a few minutes helps children feel balanced and recharged.

The Billow Bean Bag offers a soft place for relaxing, reading or daydreaming. Layer it with your favourite cushions or a throw blanket for extra warmth and comfort. For a restful night’s sleep or afternoon nap, the Sill Junior Bed provides a beautiful, calming space where children can unwind.

Tip 4: Encourage Independence

Helping children move around their space independently builds confidence and a sense of ownership. A well-designed step stool makes it easier for little ones to reach high shelves, wash hands or help out in the kitchen.

The Up Step Stool is both sturdy and stylish, fitting beautifully into any room while helping children navigate their surroundings safely. Pieces like this help create an environment where children feel capable and involved in their own daily routines.

Tip 5: Inspire a Sense of Adventure

Decor inspired by the world beyond home can spark curiosity and new interests. Bring a touch of travel and exploration into your child’s space with pieces that invite conversation and learning.

The World Pouf and World Textile Map are playful ways to introduce geography, helping children discover continents, oceans and cultures in an engaging and interactive way. The Scenery Pinboard can become part of this exploration too, offering a place to pin maps, postcards or other finds that spark curiosity and tell stories.

As you prepare for the year ahead, remember that a child’s environment plays an important role in how they learn, relax and express themselves. Thoughtful choices can create spaces that feel both beautiful and supportive, helping your child step confidently into each new day.

Explore designs that bring warmth, creativity and style to your home this season with our Kids Collection.