As temperatures dip and the winter season settles in, children instinctively seek spaces that feel warm, secure, and full of imagination. A thoughtfully designed kids’ room can offer exactly that, a snug
retreat where comfort meets creativity. This year, interior experts are embracing layered decor, tactile fabrics, soft lighting, and joyful colour palettes to craft winter-ready rooms that feel as comforting as they are inspiring.
Warmth, Colour and Comfort: The Dreamworld Approach
For Simone Arora, Creative Director, FabriCare, winter decor for kids begins with the feeling of a “snug cocoon, layered, colourful, and full of imagination.” She brings this vision to life through Dreamworld by FabriCare, a new kids’ bedding collection designed specifically to enhance warmth and comfort across the colder months.
“Crafted in vibrant hues and soft pastels, Dreamworld celebrates every age and stage,” explains Arora. With dedicated lines for toddlers, pre-teens and teens, the collection lets parents create age-appropriate spaces that feel joyful, cosy, and visually harmonious.
Arora emphasises that winter decor starts with thoughtful layering. “Begin with soft bedsheets and duvets, then add quilts and throws to build warmth and depth,” she says. The Dreamworld range of printed and plain fabrics is purposefully designed to coordinate effortlessly, making it easy to create a room that feels both playful and serene.
But she encourages families to extend that comfort beyond the bed. Matching curtains and upholstery fabrics, all created with FabriCare’s Easy Clean, high-performance technology help complete the design story. “These fabrics are child- and pet-friendly, soft to touch, and durable enough for everyday adventures,” she adds.
Arora also notes that Dreamworld doubles as the perfect festive-season gift: “Beautifully packaged and affordably priced, it brings warmth, happiness, and design harmony into every child’s room.”
Soft Light, Subtle Textures and Winter Calm
While FabriCare focuses on vibrant textiles and cohesive styling, Shailly Mandiwal, Country Home Furnishing Direction Leader – IKEA India, highlights the emotional comfort children seek as winter approaches. “As the weather cools, children naturally drift towards anything warm and comforting,” she says. “Even small touches can make their space feel calmer and more inviting.”
Mandiwal recommends grounding the room with gentle greens and warm neutrals, palettes that soothe without making the space feel dark. Paired with natural textures, these hues create a winter retreat that feels effortlessly cosy.
She believes a few well-chosen layers can transform a room without overwhelming it. “A textured rug, a cotton throw, or one or two comfy cushions instantly make a room feel snug,” she explains, pointing to simple additions like the GRÖNFINK cotton blanket that children can curl into during bedtime stories or quiet reading.
Lighting, Mandiwal notes, becomes especially important in winter. Soft, warm illumination can shift the entire mood. “Whether it’s a bedside lamp or a small nightlight, gentle lighting makes the whole room feel more reassuring,” she says, recommending the SPIKEN LED lighting for its calming, bedtime-friendly glow.
Above all, she encourages parents to keep the decor playful yet peaceful. Children enjoy the freshness of seasonal updates, a paper garland, a tiny tabletop tree, or a handful of decorative accents they can arrange themselves. “Winter doesn’t need big changes,” says Mandiwal. “Just a few warm layers, a soft glow, and textures that invite children to settle in and feel truly at home.”
Creating a Winter Haven for Kids
Together, both experts outline a simple philosophy: winter decor in kids’ rooms should balance cosiness with creativity. Layering fabrics for warmth, using soft colours to create calm, incorporating textures kids love to touch, and lighting the room with a warm, gentle glow can turn any bedroom into a comforting seasonal sanctuary.
