Styled to Grow: How to Design a Children’s Bedroom That Lasts, with Bonne Soiree

Redesigning a child’s bedroom every time their interests change might sound fun, but in reality, it’s rarely practical. The secret to creating a space that feels right now and years from now lies in making thoughtful, enduring choices from the very beginning.

At Heatherly Design, we believe in designing for longevity without compromising on style. That same philosophy is shared by Bonne Soirée, a beautiful bedding brand founded by Yen, who set out to create timeless, heirloom-quality pieces for children. Meaning “have a beautiful evening” in French, Bonne Soirée is all about slowing down, embracing comfort, and making bedtime a treasured ritual for our little ones. A recently designed children’s bedroom featuring our custom children’s bedheads, brings this shared ethos to life, each designed to feel special now and adaptable for years to come.

The Children’s Stella bedhead

Introducing our rounded Stella bedhead, upholstered in Cloud Rose Linen. With its classic curved form and soft blush hue and speckles of red, it nods to current trends in children’s interiors — think rounded shapes, contrasting palettes, and a move toward layered, textural softness. This bedhead is a beautiful choice, sweet in the early years and effortlessly stylish as they grow. It’s a gentle reminder that a timeless design doesn’t have to be boring, it can still carry warmth, charm, and personality.

The Children’s Genevieve Bedhead

In one room, our children’s Genevieve bedhead, upholstered in Anna Spiro’s Seamist Linen, sets a softly whimsical tone. With its sweeping curves and delicate print, it adds personality without overpowering the space. This is a bedhead designed to grow with your child, playful in its shape, yet timeless in its detail. Paired with Bonne Soirée’s poppy set, the room feels gentle and fresh, with a sense of calm that invites rest, play, and creativity.

Why It Works Long Term

Rather than centring a room around a fleeting trend or character theme, starting with a solid base, like a bespoke bedhead allows for easy styling updates as your child’s tastes evolve. A new quilt cover, a few art swaps, or even different bedside lighting can refresh the space without the need for a full redesign.

These rooms are designed with that in mind, anchored by timeless pieces and styled with layers that can shift with the seasons of childhood. The bedheads will look just as fitting in a room for a five year old as they will in a space for a teenager.

Designed to Grow With Them

A child’s bedroom should be a space that nurtures their personality while providing comfort and calm. With thoughtful furniture choices like the Genevieve or Stella bedhead and soft furnishings by Bonne Soirée, you can create a bedroom that doesn’t just look beautiful, it lasts beautifully too.

Because growing up happens fast, but their room doesn’t need to.

Credits:

Bedding @bonnesoiree_au

Photography @elisescott.studio

Styling @becksimonstylist

Bedhead @heatherlydesignbedheads

Lamp @soffle_lights

Cushion @bonnieandneil