31 Jul 2023, Read Time : 20 Min

Kids Room Ideas To Inspire You

A child’s bedroom is not just a space for them to sleep in and store their belongings in – it is also their safe space, the space where they can play, study and create. It is a multi-faceted room that wears lots of hats and this is why you need to be creative while thinking of kids room design ideas. Children have a lot of ideas and requests of their own, so make sure you take their input and ideas into consideration while designing their room.

While thinking of kids room ideas the most common ideas revolve around bright colours and playful themes. But, while designing a kids room you also need to keep in mind the functionality of the space as well as consider the safety aspect. It also needs to be a space that can easily be upgraded as your child grows. You also need to ensure that the space is exciting enough to keep them active through the day, but calming enough so that they can unwind and rest peacefully at night. It is challenging to get that balance right, but it is not impossible!

With a carefully planned kids bedroom you can create a well rounded space where they can have fun, study, rest and grow!

Here are some kids room ideas to inspire you!

Kids Room Design For Girls

Amp Up The Walls With Stickers

The tastes and preferences of little girls change as they grow up – from toddlers to tweens to teens to adults. Stickers are a great way to personalise their space according to their tastes and are easy to replace as and when their preferences change.

Wall stickers are easy to peel off making them a great investment for your little girl. From things little girls love, such as unicorns and butterflies, you can easily upgrade to stars or polka dot stickers, without having to redo the space.

Use Wallpaper To Elevate The Look Of The Space

Using wallpaper is a great way to add a decorative touch to a kids room interior. A fancy wallpaper can help add pattern and colour into the room and makes it a lot easier to play with the other décor aspects of the space. For example, if you observe the room here, the pattern of the wallpaper and the bedspread is quite similar and helps tie the whole space together.

Wallpaper selection is of great importance. You do not want to select a very childish wallpaper design that will be needed to be replaced as your girl grows. Rather, opt for a wallpaper design that looks mature while still being playful.

Put Her Personality On Display With A Gallery Wall

Regardless of the age of your child, it is a great idea to infuse their personality into the space, and what better kids room wall design than a striking gallery wall?

For your infant, the gallery wall can have black and white pictures that stimulate her mind. These can then be upgraded to pictures of favourite fictional characters or book quotes as she grows to be a tween. And when she grows into a teen, the same frames can be repurposed to hold pictures of their loved ones (or their favourite movie stars or bands!)

This forever evolving wall will reflect their personality and help infuse it into their space.

For The Love Of Pink

Is there a thing such as “too much pink”? Well, we do not think so!

Yes, it is stereotypical, but it is still a fact that girls tend to gravitate towards pink. Call it conditioning, call it natural instinct – girls love pink (well, at least most of them do!)

If your girl is one of those girls that absolutely loves everything pink, how about dousing her room in her favourite colour? Use multiple shades of pink to decorate her room – from pink walls to pink floor tiles to pink rugs to pink bedding to even pink furniture! We are sure she will love it!

Pink & Purple – A Match Made In Heaven

If monochrome pink bedrooms are not for you, you can add a touch of purple to create a space that oozes panache. The use of both colours, with touches of a neutral colour, can help create a balanced space. Wall stickers, fancy lighting and bedding are some of the spaces where you can use these colours in harmony. It is best to choose a base colour and then decorate using the other colour for maximum impact.

Build a den for bedtime stories 

Looking to create a cosy space where your little missy can read and relax in peace? Consider creating a cosy den, complete with a soft rug and pillows. This gives your child a semblance of privacy and excitement and is a great addition to the aesthetic of the room.

Accessorising On A Budget

Accessorising a child’s bedroom can be a pricey affair, especially if you need to get rid of everything and buy everything new according to themes. Rather than going through the whole process of replacing each and every décor piece every few years, help your child decide on a central neutral theme with a few specific themed pieces. This way, when they decide to change the theme, you won’t have to replace everything. Another thing to keep in mind is to buy inexpensive accessories and décor pieces. This way you will not end up burning a hole in your pocket every time your child decides that they no longer like the theme.

Additional Bed Space For Sleepovers

Sleepovers are an inevitable part of childhood and it is best to design your child’s space for them from the get go. If space allows, consider adding an extra roll out bed or an extra Murphy bed in your child’s room to make sleepovers more comfortable.

If space is tight and you know adding mattresses on the floor is going to be inevitable, try adding mirrors on parallel walls to create the illusion of more space.

Ample Lighting

It is a general consensus that girls love lights. From fancy wall fixtures to pendant lights to string lights – they can never have enough! Lights not only help make the space feel bigger and brighter, they also help add some character to the space.

Mix And Match With Pink

The absolutely fun part of decorating a girl’s room is that when decorating with pink you can easily use a combination of different patterns to create a cosy and cohesive space. The flower decal on the wall is flowing and abstract in sharp contrast to the geometrical neon pink frames and drawers. But it is this combination of abstract and geometrics (united by the base colour pink) that makes this space look put together and snug.

Princess Of Her Room

What little girl wouldn’t like to be the princess of her own kingdom (or at least her room!)? A dreamy fairytale room is all a girl needs to feel like the princess she is. Soft colours, themed décor pieces and a bed canopy is more than enough to create the space of her dreams!

Kids Room Design For Boys

Play Around With Prints

Using prints to create visual interest is a tried and tested way of creating a cohesive space that does not fall flat. Using different prints, such as for the bed spread, rug and wall art helps add visual depth to this room, while still keeping things simple and comfortable.

Nod To His Favourite Sport

Want to personalise your boys room to reflect his interest in a sport, but do not want to convert their room into a playing field? Add sporty décor, such as this football print bean bag. It is a quirky piece of furniture that is not only functional, but also gives a sporty feel to the space.

Bring Home The Animals

Is your little one obsessed with animals? Incorporate their interest into the space with stuffed animals and wall art – be it an animal themed wallpaper or quirky animal themed wall décor pieces.

Make A Super Room

If your little one is a fan of superheroes, incorporate their interest into the décor scheme of their space. From themed bedspreads to wall art to small décor pieces – the possibilities are endless!

Multi-Purpose Accent Wall

Who says your accent wall just needs to add to the aesthetic of the space? For example, this striking mountain scenery works as an accent wall and doubles up as a climbing wall for the kids. Or a simple accent wall that doubles up as a chalkboard for your kid to display their creativity or practise their school work!

Sailor Stripes

The bold and striking sailor stripes give this boys room a dynamic feel. The repetition of the pattern on the crib as well as the addition of the striped life preserver further emphasise the nautical theme and make the space feel spirited and alive. The wooden flooring as well as the polished wood crib helps balance the overall look of the room.

Go Whimsical With Your Wall Art

Channel your inner Picasso and paint art over your child’s walls to create a whimsical, one-of-a-kind wall. If free styling is not your cup of tea, opt for wall stencils that will make your job comparatively easier.

Kids Room Design For Two Kids

Reflection Of Both Of Their Personalities

It can get a little messy when two kids share a space – especially if they are close in age. Make sure you take both of their preferences and interests into consideration while designing their room.

Keep the colour scheme of the space neutral and design their personal tastes according to their tastes. It is not necessary that their furniture or bedding should match – rather, it is the difference of their choices is what will make their room look more interesting.

Add A Canopy For Some Privacy

The canopy is a simple chic way to add a touch of dreaminess and relaxation to your kids’ room. It can be draped over the bed to upgrade its look, it can be used to create a den or a cosy reading nook for when your child wants to spend some time alone.

Symmetry For Small Spaces

If you are working with a small space it is best to use symmetry to make the space feel bigger. Use the same style of beds, bedding and furniture pieces to reduce the visual clutter and to create a seamless look. The window here acts as a boundary between the two different sides of the bedroom, bringing in much needed natural light and fresh air.

Pink Galore

Looking for room ideas for your little princesses? A light pink space will do you wonders. The striped wallpaper gives the elder child’s half a more “mature” feel, while the whimsical canopy over the crib adds some dreaminess to the space. The crib can easily be switched out for a single bed in the future too. The small desk is enough for the elder sibling to work on for now, while the cabinet at the foot of the bed adds an illusion of privacy.

Bed On The Same Side

Instead of dividing the room down the middle, why not place the beds on the same side and the desks on the other? This helps create a cohesive space, while still providing both kids with their own personal spaces. Make sure you too add personalised blankets for each child to help them personalise their spaces.

Ahoy There Matey

Nautical is a unisex theme and can be used for boys and girls both. Using red instead of blue helps set this room apart from regular nautical themed spaces that are more often than not blue. The old style lanterns and the porthole shaped mirror further emphasise on the pirate theme of the room. The wooden walls can be recreated using wooden tiles to create the illusion of being inside a vintage pirate ship.

Twinning Space For The Twins

While designing a space for two same aged kids it is best to create two identical spaces to avoid discontentment and jealousy between the two children. Using the same furniture and bedding keeps the things looking uniform and symmetrical.

The half red wall helps add to the quirkiness of the space , while the clever use of upholstery on the wall reduces the need for individual headboards, not only saving space, but also keeps the two beds connected.

Ditch The Bunk

When two kids are sharing a space, parents often opt for bunk beds as a space saving measure. But, this often leads to a lot of conflicts in terms of who gets the top bunk and who gets the storage on the bottom.

Ditch the bunk and all the conflict that comes with it by opting for separate beds for your kids. By doing so you will provide them with their own conflict free personal space and storage area. Matching bedding can be used to  create a cohesive look.

Change The Direction Of The Beds

Don’t feel like adhering to the traditional symmetrical look for your kids’ room? Well, you can change up the positions of the beds to create a striking space.

You can opt to place their beds headboard against each other, against a wall, to free up the space or place the beds at a perpendicular angle to offer them a modicum of privacy.

Double Desks, Double Fun

A desk is a necessary addition to any child’s room – it provides them a space where they can study or pursue creative interests. When two kids are sharing a space it is best to place their desks next to each other and that there is enough drawer space and work space for both of them. This will ensure that they both can pursue their own activities side by side, without disturbing the other.

Make sure you use age appropriate furniture and accessories to make the space accessible to both siblings.

Use Furniture Placement To Divide The Space

Just because your kids are sharing a bedroom it doesn’t mean they don’t need their own personal space. For younger kids you can opt to place their beds on opposite walls so that they have enough space for themselves.

As they grow older, the need for more storage, a bigger bed and more functional desk ensures that your free space will reduce. You can use clever furniture placement or unconventional furniture pieces to create an illusion of privacy between the two sleeping spaces.

Keep Their Individual Styles

It is very common to have your children share the room, but you do not need to keep things looking same-same. Your children are two different individuals with varied interests, so it is best to let their personality shine through in their space – even if it means having two different coloured or designed bedding on a single bunk.

If you have the space for it, opt for separate beds and separate desks that they can decorate any way they want to. This will give them a sense of belonging to the space, as well as give them breathing space away from their siblings.

Ensure There Is Ample Storage For Both Bunks

Traditionally, the storage space in a bunk bed is always under the bottom bunk. This means that the kid with the lower bunk will have more storage than the one on the top bunk and this can be a recipe for a disaster!

Add extra storage in novel ways to ensure both kids have ample storage for their things that they can store separately. Like the added storage drawers on the stairs of the bunk bed. They work as functional stairs, while providing additional storage.

Keep Things Uniform

While it may seem like a great idea to get different furniture for each kid, it is more practical to get them the same things in order to avoid fights. This practice usually comes into play if your children are the same age, same sex or like the same things.

If they are not, stick to a neutral base and get the same furniture and bedding in varied colours to create a sense of individualism, while still keeping things same! That way, they won’t fight over things and peace shall reign.

Other Kids Bedroom Design Ideas

Add A Bright Wall For A Look That Pops

Keeping the theme of the kids room neutral is one of the easiest ways to ensure that you can easily upgrade the space without a total overhaul. But, this does not mean the space needs to look plain and boring.

Add a pop of colour with one bright accent wall that will set the tone of the space. You can add accessories such as a fancy bed frame, buntings and even a swing to spice up the space and make it interesting and fun for your child. But, stick to one colour to keep the space looking cohesive.

Elevate The Look With Decals And Lights

With the forever changing interests of kids, it is important to keep the space simple and easily upgradable. But, this does not mean you need to keep the space plain and boring.

Add fancy wall decals of your child’s interest on the wall behind the headboard. These decals can easily be removed, reused or replaced without damaging your walls and help add a fun personal touch to the space.

The addition of the large cane chandelier adds a whimsical touch to the room, while its neutral design ensures that it will work with most colour and design schemes when you choose to update the room as your child grows.

Retractable Furniture To Open Up The Space

Children need a lot of space for their activities and bulky furniture just ends up reducing the usable space in the room. Loft beds, Murphy beds or even floor beds can be used to increase the usable floor space. Just fold the Murphy bed or stow away the floor bed and your child will have more room to play freely.

Give The Bunk A Quirky Touch

Regular bunks are done to death with – create an interesting space for your child or children by adding a modern touch to their bunk bed. The doll house-like look of this bunk bed is perfect for little girls that can pretend to play in the day and sleep in the same space at night.

Create A Work Space

Children are easily distracted which is why it is imperative to create a work space for them where they can study and do their projects. It can be a separate room or just a dedicated corner.

Make sure to add enough storage space for all their supplies, a comfortable chair and a desk that is of an appropriate height. As the child grows you can add a computer and other accessories they may require.

Maximise The Use Of The Easy To Clean Floor

While designing a play space for kids – whether a separate playroom or a small section in their bedroom – it is crucial to ensure that there is enough floor space for your kids to play. Choose to limit all the décor to be hung on the walls and use minimal furniture to maximise floor space.

With kids messes are inevitable. Using easy to clean flooring and wall cladding will ensure that your children can have fun without you having to scrub for hours. floor tiles and wall tiles are a great way to protect your walls and subfloors, while ensuring that you do not need to scrub for hours at end.

Keep Things Simple And Clutter Free

Less is definitely more, especially when it comes to decorating a space for a younger child. More than storage and a desk younger kids need free space to play in. Use minimal furniture and add plenty of lights to keep the room looking light, bright and spacious.

Add Some Geometrical Beauty With Fun Shelves

With kids rooms we are often looking for new and innovative ways to inject pattern, colour and texture into the space. Shelves are one such unexpected space you can use to add a pattern, shape or colour into the space.

Ditch the boring straight shelves and use shelves of different shapes instead. Hexagons are a hot trend right now and so are open circular shelves. Even these house shaped shelves help add a touch of whimsy to the space, while subtly adding an array of colours into the space.

Keeping Their Safety In Mind

While designing a space for younger children, safety is the key aspect you should take into consideration. Your flooring, lighting and wall covering choices can not only impact the look of the room, but also have a great role in the functionality of the space.

As far as flooring is concerned, it is better to opt for flooring materials like tiles, linoleum and vinyl as they are robust and easy to clean. These are also allergen free, ensuring safety of your child.

For walls, things get a little complicated. Wallpaper is easy to install, but can be peeled or torn by curious fingers. Paint is a great option, but not easily washable. Wall tiles can be installed in the kids room as not only are they durable, they are also easy to clean.

Lighting is another important aspect of the space since a bright lit room will help reduce accidents. Add plenty of sources of light to ensure that your child’s room is well lit and bright.

Creating A Space That Grows With Your Child

The tastes and preferences of children are forever evolving and catering to their whims can prove to be a challenging affair. Today they may be in love with Elsa and tomorrow it might be Mulan. While it may feel extremely enticing to create an all themed space, it is best to stick to neutrals and opt for little pieces of décor that are a nod towards their current obsession. In this way when they find a new obsession you do not have to redo the whole space all over again.

Be mindful of the colours, furniture pieces and storage spaces you choose for your kids room and ensure that they can be used for a long time. Looking for multipurpose or adjustable furniture is a great way to ensure longevity of your furniture. Invest in convertible storage units that can grow with your child.

Use simple colours and designs on the permanent aspects of the room, such as walls and floors and incorporate colour, pattern and themes in the way of removable upholstery covers, bedding and reusable wall stickers.

Add Plenty Of Storage

At the end of a long day it can be a challenging task to get the children to put their toys and books away in appropriate spaces. Added improper storage spaces, such as stacked boxes, to the mix the whole process gets ten times more complicated.

Using easy to access storage baskets, drawers and hampers makes it easy for them to access toys and put them back easily. Use all possible spaces to add storage to the room – under the bed, above the desk, in alcoves, open shelves in corners and even seats with storage. With the forever increasing amount of toys, books and other accessories, you will need every shelf, every drawer you can find.

Photo Frames To Spruce Up The Space

Wall décor is a great way to decorate a kids room, while keeping the floor space clutter free. Photo frames are one such wall décor that is very popular. Photo frames are an easy and inexpensive way to change up the space at regular intervals. From fancy animal prints to motivational quotes to pictures of family members – the possibilities are endless!

Add A Slide

If you have the space and the budget for it, do not miss out on this! A slide is a fun way to elevate the décor of the room and make your kids (and the adults) very happy. The design and size of your slide can depend on the space and budget constraints.