A well-designed kids’ bedroom serves as more than just a place to sleep for a child. It acts as a space for imagination to flourish, a sanctuary for dreams, and a personal area that grows with your little one. Whether you’re transitioning a nursery into a big-kid room or updating a tween’s space, the right design can inspire creativity, foster independence, and even make bedtime easier. From delightful nurseries to chic teen retreats, we’ve gathered 70 inspirational bedroom ideas that honor childhood while acknowledging the passage of time. These rooms strike a balance between playful elements and practical solutions, ensuring they can adapt as your child grows. Are you ready to create a space your kids will love spending time in (and maybe even keeping tidy)? Let these innovative solutions lead the way.
Sweet Floral Kids’ Room:
In a Florida home, the daughter’s room is adorned with House of Hackney’s Hollyhocks floral pattern, creating a charming space.
Sophisticated and Youthful:
This cozy bedroom, designed by ELLE DECOR A-Lister Eric Hughes, seamlessly combines sophistication with a youthful vibe.
Colorful and Playful Kids’ Room:
Designed by Hendricks Churchill in Manhattan, this vibrant room incorporates a botanical theme, making it perfect for a young child.
Airy and Cozy Kids’ Room:
In a New Hampshire lake house by Nina Farmer, the children’s bedrooms feature Dutch doors to promote an indoor-outdoor feel and fresh air circulation.
Minimalist Nursery:
In an ultra-minimalist London home by Miminat Shodeinde, the nursery maintains a sleek design with modern furniture pieces.
Cozy Corner:
A cozy reading nook in a glamorous apartment designed by Jessie Schuster features charming decor elements perfect for a young boy.
Bunk Beds FTW:
The cozy bunk beds in a mountain retreat by Commune are accented with warm Kufri denim wallcovering, creating an inviting space for naps.
Floral Cocoon:
A room designed by Melissa Lee envelops its inhabitants with a garden atmosphere using Wild Tulip wallpaper from Soane on the walls and ceiling.
Pretty and Charming:
This whimsical twin bedroom by Ramsey Lyons is both charming and characterful, perfect for siblings to share.
Statement Wallpaper:
Designer Joe Lucas showcases a Schumacher wallpaper that the homeowners fell in love with, adding a striking focal point to the room.
Magical wallpaper can truly transform a room, as Karyn Millet points out: “With wallpaper like that, everything else just fades away.” In a Manhattan apartment, a children’s room showcases a mural of the little one’s favorite color, whether it’s florals, animals, or scenes of outer space, providing a sweet yet sophisticated touch that can be easily changed as preferences evolve. Get inspired by favorite shows or books for a themed room like the Where the Wild Things Are wallpaper in a New York beach house designed by Nicole Franzen. Create a dreamy play loft for a son’s room with built-in beds and play lofts, as seen in Alessia Bianchi’s home. Embrace natural textures and flora prints to spark curiosity in a bedroom, while a pink-on-pink palette with fantastical vines can make any little princess feel right at home. For bookworms, a reading nook in a light-filled space can offer a private escape into favorite novels. Symmetry is key for twins, as shown in a mirrored decor design by Robert Couturier in a Gramercy Park townhouse. A summer camp aesthetic with white oak cabinetry and bunks can be chic, like Victoria Sass demonstrates. Custom cabinlike bed frames and window seats provide cozy corners for bedtime stories and storage in kids’ rooms, while glam touches like black walls and lucite cribs can add serious design flair. Combat clutter with ample storage solutions like custom beds with drawers underneath, ensuring a tidy space for little ones to enjoy.
Wood-paneled walls are recommended by designer Alfredo Paredes in this children’s bedroom in a ski house located in Stratton, Vermont. In another children’s room by Georgia Tapert Howe, an extravagant Pottery Barn bunkhouse elevates the concept of playing house with the addition of Nicky Haslam tented fabric and window shades. Bold patterns are embraced in the form of Milton & King wallpaper in the children’s room of Perifio’s Matt Bidgoli and Raphael Portet’s upstate New York home. The combination of stripes and wood paneling in Vicky Charles’s upstate New York house creates harmony through the use of brightly colored lines on the Pendleton throw. Lauren Geremia’s Northern California house features a unique design where one bed faces one way and another bed faces the opposite direction, complemented by tasteful colors and patterns in the form of quilted throws and throw pillows. The children’s room in Litchfield, Connecticut, designed by Robin Henry, showcases Pre-Raphaelite undertones with the use of wallcovering by William Morris. Paradowski Studio’s family apartment in Poznan, Poland, incorporates a youthful spirit in the kids’ room with pops of color and custom animal carvings on the walls. Warm, earthy hues are chosen for the fabrics in the cozy kids’ room designed by Paradowski Studio in the same apartment. A primary color theme is reinvented with red, blue, and yellow accents in a bold bedroom featuring a yellow ceiling, map-themed wallpaper, and a striped blue carpet. A lavender monochrome look by Alex Papachristidis creates a precious atmosphere in a kids’ room. Introduce iconic figures early, as seen in a downtown New York loft with a large David Bowie portrait alongside the child’s artwork. A bird-themed wallpaper takes center stage in a Cape Cod house designed by Raquel Garcia. Whimsy meets the jungle in Megan Winters’s bedroom with zebra-print wallpaper by Brunschwig & Fils. Neutral colors and thoughtful design elements are featured in a room by Sims Hilditch in a restored rectory. Graphic art by David Edwards pops against a Kravet grass-cloth wallcovering in a boys’ bedroom. Blue reigns supreme in the bedroom of an Oakland home, showcasing patterns and vibrant colors.
Designed by Patrick Printy, the dusty blue wall color in this room will always remain fresh. Whether you’re converting it into an office or a guest room after your kids leave for college, the scheme will continue to be timeless. Decorator Grant Gibson created a vibrant children’s room with a full wall world map. Kathryn MacDonald transformed a kid’s room into a Pretty Princess paradise fit for a young monarch. In a Manhattan apartment, designer Katie Ridder added a regal touch with a custom pink-on-pink canopy bed. Designer Ken Fulk turned a twins’ room into a little animal kingdom with leopard print cushions and sophisticated Pierre Frey fabrics. Alec Holland designed a charming nursery with a bumblebee motif wallpaper, complemented by honey-colored wall paint and a modern Eero Saarinen Womb chair. Embrace your little fashionista’s glamorous side with unique furniture like a lip-shaped sofa in this chic tween’s space. Separate stacked bedrooms for boys show off their individual interests, with one featuring collectible KAWS figurines and the other showcasing guitars. A Californian nursery exudes chic monochromatic style, with a visually striking area rug balancing out the peachy palette. Playful whimsical touches in a bedroom designed by Hendricks Churchill include an oversize bunny lamp and fine art above the bed. Let your child express themselves freely with a neutral color palette in their room, allowing for easy swaps of quilts and artwork. A pet-themed kids’ room in Tennessee features poster twin beds painted in a handsome shade of gray-green, alongside fabric reindeer bust and dog prints. The children’s bedroom in a Hawaii home boasts a Kenya theme with custom built-in bunk beds, accented by an orange and white striped rug and a blue dresser. This black and white bedroom in a TriBeCa loft offers a modern take on a traditional sports theme, featuring furniture by Oeuf, a custom Madeline Weinrib rug, and lighting by Atelier De Troupe and Iacoli & Mcallister. In a Hamptons retreat by Haynes-Roberts, a sense of tranquility prevails.
Peace is evident in this room as it imparts to young children the importance of nonviolence through a striking symbol displayed above the headboard. The design is also aesthetically pleasing.
Simon Upton
Swan’s Nest Kid’s Room
Every child’s room requires a focal point. Can we all agree that the swan captures your attention in this serene white bedroom located in the TriBeCa neighborhood of Manhattan by the interior design firm SISSY + MARLEY?
Marco Ricca
Vintage Charm
For the girl’s bedroom, a playful ambiance is created with vintage decor, such as the cast aluminum antlers acquired at an auction. The vintage Milo Baughman side chair has been reupholstered with Rogers & Goffigon fabric, and the chest is from CB2. The accent table is from West Elm. A floor pillow from West Elm enhances the youthful feel of the room.
Christian Harder
Loft Fun
The style of the children’s bedroom in this renovated rectory complements the overall design while allowing for a touch of playfulness. The trundle beds are from Tasha Beds, the bed cushions from Neptune. The dome wall lights are from Original BTC and the star-printed lampshade is from Jim Lawrence. A Balineum laundry basket serves as a versatile storage and laundry solution.
Alun Callender
Soft and Serene
In the daughter’s bedroom of this Hamptons townhouse, a vintage daybed upholstered in Zimmer + Rohde embroidery is the centerpiece. A Swedish cabinet and a 1940s rocker, found at a local antiques shop and reupholstered in romantic floral fabric, add charm. The shade fabric is by Pindler.
Photographer: Tara Striano
Baby’s Art Display
In Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent’s Los Angeles residence, a pink upholstered twin bed is accentuated by a gallery wall with a gold and white theme.
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Toy Collection
French fashion designer Alix Thomsen arranged a mix of vintage and contemporary toys and superhero figures on the shelves above her son’s bed in their Paris apartment. A boldly striped fabric serves as the headboard.
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Pastel Paradise
A bedroom in fashion stylist Meredith Melling’s family retreat on Martha’s Vineyard, designed by Ariel Ashe and architect Reinaldo Leandro, features bunk beds and walls painted in Benjamin Moore’s Fairy Tale Blue. The throws are from Pottery Barn Kids and the rug is Moroccan.
Joshua McHugh
Elegant Boys’ Room
In a Manhattan apartment designed by Steven Gambrel, a boys’ room showcases monogrammed headboards by Leontine Linens. The wallpaper is by Phillip Jeffries, the carpet is by Stark, and the trim is painted in Pratt & Lambert’s Garnet.
Eric Piasecki
Moroccan Influence
Samuel and Caitlin Dowe-Sandes adorned their daughter’s
In a turn-of-the-century summer house near Stockholm, a Swedish couple has adorned the children’s bedroom with whimsical cowboy-themed wallpaper by designer Cath Kidston. The lamp illuminating the space is a design by Isamu Noguchi. Moving to the Westchester, New York, home of designer Katie Ridder and architect Peter Pennoyer, their daughter enjoys a dreamy oasis infused with springtime colors. The beds in the children’s room at a Nantucket home are by Flou, while the Dakota Jackson lounge chair and ottoman are upholstered in a Holland & Sherry linen. In another setting, a young man’s room showcases his interests with a signed snowboard displayed on the ceiling, accompanied by a skateboard and guitar placed near the bed.
Designer Jonathan Adler has successfully combined vivid colors and graphic patterns to create a playful yet tailored look in a child’s room within a Manhattan apartment. The gingham bed curtains and vintage yellow highboy add character to the space, complemented by wallpaper from Cary Leibowitz and a rug by Adler. A nautical theme sets the tone in a boy’s room in the Manhattan apartment of actress Jennifer Creel, with vintage signal flags and lighthouse motif wallpaper creating a jaunty atmosphere. Geography emerges as a prominent theme in trendy kids’ rooms, offering an adventurous spirit for young explorers. In a kid-friendly Manhattan duplex, the son’s bedroom features a bed by DucDuc and a womb chair by Knoll.
The founders of the tile firm Popham Design have embraced pattern and playful color in their Marrakech house, particularly evident in their five-year-old daughter’s room. A vintage chair by Eero Aarnio and a pendant light by Claire Norcross enhance the space, while a feather headdress from Cameroon and floor tiles from Popham Design’s Hex Knot collection add unique touches.
These diverse spaces cater to the interests and personalities of the young occupants, showcasing a range of styles and themes that bring joy and creativity to their living environments.
