23 Kids Bedroom Design Ideas
If you are a parent, you know that kids’ rooms and spaces are some of the most challenging rooms to design.
This is because you have to consider your children’s preferences and their needs when you are designing their rooms.
The design of the kids’ rooms in your home can have a huge impact on your children and their behavior.
If you design a room that is fun, colorful, and playful, it will help your children develop a positive attitude.
On the other hand, if you design a room that is dark, gloomy, and boring, it will have a negative impact on your children.
This is why it is important to pay attention to the design of your children’s rooms.
If you are looking for some inspiration to design your kids’ rooms, here are some kids bedroom design ideas that you can use.
1. A chalkboard wall where kids can express themselves
A chalkboard wall is a fun way to add some personality to a kids’ bedroom.
The best part? They can draw and write to their hearts’ content and then you can just wipe it clean and start over.
In this kids’ bedroom design by Studio Clark + Co, the chalkboard wall is a fun contrast to the more traditional elements of the room, like the vintage rug and the wooden bed frame.
2. A kid’s bedroom with a work area
If your child is old enough to do homework, they’ll need a dedicated area to work.
This could be anything from a small desk area in the corner of the room to a pull-out desk that can be hidden when not in use.
A built-in desk is a great way to make the most of the space in a child’s bedroom, or you could choose a freestanding design.
We love the work area in this kid’s bedroom, which features a stylish desk and chair combo, as well as plenty of storage.
The design is fun and colorful, and the desk is positioned in front of a window, which is a great way to help your child concentrate.
3. An open and spacious bedroom
If you have the space, an open plan bedroom and playroom can be a great way to create designated areas for your kids to enjoy.
It’s also a great way to make the most of a large bedroom.
We love the addition of the canopy in this bedroom, it creates a cozy, den-like feel and helps to zone off the bed from the rest of the room.
Plus, it’s a great way to add in some fun color and pattern.
4. A shared bedroom
Shared bedrooms can be a great way to encourage kids to bond and to make the most of the space you have in your home.
In this kids’ bedroom design, a clever layout means that each child has their own space and the room doesn’t feel cramped.
A curtain rail has been used to hang a curtain down the center of the room, so when it’s closed, the two sides feel like separate rooms.
The curtain can then be pulled back to open up the space and make it feel more like a shared bedroom.
5. A colorful and patterned bedroom
If you are designing a bedroom for a younger child, we say go all out with color and pattern.
It’s a space for them to express themselves, so let their personality shine through in the decor.
This is a great example of how you can bring in lots of color and pattern without it feeling too overwhelming.
The walls are kept a lovely soft pink and the patterns and colors are brought in through the bedding, the rug and the cushions.
You can also easily switch these up as your child grows and their tastes change.
6. A kid’s bedroom with a play area
If you have the space, create a separate play area in your child’s bedroom.
This is a great option if you have a playroom in your home and you want to keep the toys and activities in one area.
A small play area can be as simple as a small table and chairs where your child can color and do activities.
You can add some open shelving to store art supplies and toys. A reading nook is another great option for a play area.
7. A kid’s bedroom with a bunk bed
Bunk beds are a great way to save space in a kid’s bedroom.
They also make sleepovers more fun, and you can even find bunk beds with a desk or play area underneath.
This bedroom is part of a whole house project we worked on, and we wanted to make sure the design was flexible enough to grow with the kids.
Bunk beds are a great way to do this because you can remove the bottom bunk and add a play area or desk as they get older.
The bunk bed is the centerpiece of the room, and we kept the rest of the design simple with a neutral color palette and fun pops of color.
The blue and yellow accents add a playful touch to the room and make it feel kid-friendly without being too over-the-top.
8. A bedroom with a nautical theme
A nautical theme is a classic choice for a kids’ bedroom.
It’s a look that can be adapted to suit any age and one that can grow with your child.
In this kids’ bedroom, the nautical theme is subtle, with just a few accessories and the color scheme hinting at the style.
The boat artwork, anchor cushion, and blue and white color scheme are all that’s needed to give a nod to the nautical.
9. A bedroom with a space theme
A space theme is a classic for kids’ bedrooms.
It’s gender-neutral, can be as colorful as you like, and it’s a great way to encourage a love of science from a young age.
We love the bold blue used in this kids’ room, with the space theme coming through in the bedding, prints, and the wall stickers.
The room feels very sophisticated, but the space theme keeps it playful and fun.
10. A bedroom with a princess theme
If your little one is mad about princesses, then a kids’ bedroom design like this is a must.
The key to this look is the wall mural that can be kept simple by adding a chair rail and painting the bottom half of the wall a complementary color to the mural.
You can then add a shelf or two for books, decor, and toys, and a gallery wall above the mural to seamlessly blend the two together.
11. A bedroom with a sports theme
If your child is mad about football, tennis, or any other sport, then why not make that the theme of their bedroom? You can go as full-on or as subtle as you like with this look.
You could simply add a few accessories, or go all out and paint a football pitch on the wall, like in this bedroom.
We love the idea of using a peg rail to display your kids’ favorite sports equipment – plus, it’s a great way to keep it all organized.
You could also add some themed bedding and cushions to make the theme really clear.
12. A bedroom with a vintage theme
We love the look of vintage bedrooms and this space has been given a modern twist with the addition of the deep blue on the walls and the more contemporary bedding.
The space has a lovely eclectic feel to it with the mix of patterns and colors, but it’s grounded by the more traditional furniture choices.
The bed is a lovely classic design and the desk and chair are also vintage pieces that add to the overall look of the room.
13. A bedroom with a superhero theme
Do your kids love superheroes? You can create a bedroom that brings their favorite heroes to life without it looking too theme-y.
This bedroom is a great example of how to incorporate a theme without it taking over the room.
The superhero artwork is a lovely focal point and the rest of the room has been designed in a complementary color scheme to suit the decor.
14. A bedroom with a jungle theme
All the fun of the fair! A jungle theme is a great way to add a sense of adventure to a child’s bedroom.
This design is wallpaper-led, but you could achieve a similar effect with a wall mural or some clever stenciling.
The great thing about a jungle theme is that it will work for all ages.
You can make it more cutesy for a toddler, or go for a more sophisticated look for an older child.
15. A bedroom with an animal theme
If your child is obsessed with animals, you can create the most beautiful of kids’ bedroom ideas with just some wallpaper.
We love the idea of having the wallpaper on just one wall and painting the rest of the walls a color that matches the animals’ habitat.
You can also add in animal-themed accessories, like the cushions and the wall decor in this kids’ bedroom.
16. A bedroom with a forest theme
This kids’ bedroom is like a magical forest, with the large tree mural on the wall and the beautiful woodland animal bedding.
You could recreate this look in your kids’ room using wall stickers and woodland-themed accessories.
We love the little reading nook in the corner of the room, too.
If you have the space, adding a little teepee or playhouse could be a fun addition to a bedroom, and it’s a great way to section off a space for play.
17. A bedroom with a fairy tale theme
With a little imagination (and a lot of paint) you can turn your kid’s bedroom into a fairytale wonderland.
This incredible room is the work of artist and designer Elizabeth Foster, who painted the walls of this room for her daughter.
We love the oversized flowers and the use of color, and the best part is that this design can easily be updated as her daughter grows.
You can always paint over the designs and add more sophisticated colors.
18. A bedroom with a car theme
This is a great example of a car-themed bedroom that’s not too over the top.
The wallpaper is the main focus of the room and the color scheme has been kept simple, with the blue and white of the paper picked out in the bedding and the rug.
You could even make a car theme educational by adding a world map to the wall and using the cars to talk about different countries and continents.
19. A bedroom with a city theme
A cityscape wallpaper can add so much color and interest to a child’s bedroom.
And it doesn’t have to be a permanent feature, you can buy cityscape murals that can be removed easily, or even use cityscape wall stickers.
We love how in this kids’ bedroom design the cityscape has been used as a backdrop to the rest of the room.
The colors of the buildings have been picked out and used elsewhere in the room, and the room has a lovely cohesive look.
20. A bedroom with a castle theme
If you’re looking for kids’ bedroom ideas for a little princess, you might be tempted to go all out with a pink color scheme.
But if you want to avoid the saccharine look, try pairing a soft pink with a pale neutral, like the white used here, and then add in some bolder pink shades in the accessories.
We love this beautiful castle theme too.
You can pick up wall stickers and murals to create a similar look, and they are a great way to add some fun to a room that can be easily changed as they grow.
21. A bedroom with a cottage theme
The neutral color scheme in this bedroom is so calming and we love how the different patterns and textures have been brought in through the bedding and the rug.
The floral wallpaper just adds to the cottagecore feel and the wooden accents throughout the room really warm up the space.
22. A bedroom with a modern theme
This is a kid’s bedroom idea that they won’t grow out of too quickly.
The modern theme is a great choice for kids who are a little older and want a grown-up bedroom look.
The key to this look is the color scheme. Here, it’s a mix of dark blue, gold, and white, with the dark blue making a feature of the wall behind the bed.
The modern shapes and patterns in the bed linen and rug add visual interest to the room.
23. A bedroom with a bohemian theme
A bohemian theme is a great idea for a kids’ bedroom. It’s a style that works well with mismatched furniture, and you can easily add in fun colors and patterns.
You could even get the kids involved in the design process, allowing them to pick out some of the decor for their room.
Conclusion
There are no rules when it comes to decorating a kids’ room – it’s all about letting their imagination run wild and giving them the freedom to express themselves.
