10 ELEVATED KIDS’ ROOM DECORATING IDEAS

 

What did your room look like when you were a kid? We’re guessing not exactly like these colorful, creative, and undeniably cool spaces. The bedrooms of these über-stylish children are lessons in judicious editing, inspired ideas, and endlessly whimsical taste. Read on for 38 inspirational spaces that are equally playful and chic.

Looking for something more specific for your little one? Check out our ideas for decorating boys’ rooms, girls’ rooms, and baby nurseries.

1

MAJOR GLAMOUR

Lean into your little fashionista’s glamorous tendencies with wild card furniture. The lip-shaped sofa in this tween’s space is a welcome conversation starter.

2

BRIGHT HUES

Primary colors rule the color wheel for a reason, so let them guide your kid’s room palette. Red, blue, and yellow play harmoniously in this bold bedroom.

3

BLANK SLATES

Separate but equal, the differences in these boys’ stacked bedrooms are defined by their interests—collectable KAWS figurines for one, a slew of guitars for the other.

4

MUSICAL NOTES

Expose your children to the icons and classics early, like this mom did with a large David Bowie portrait in this downtown New York loft. The canvas hangs right alongside her child’s own artwork.

5

ONE AND DONE

Chic and monochromatic, the visual interest in this Californian nursery is all in the area rug. Geometric planes of color balance out the remainder of the peachy palette.

6

LITERARY AGENTS

When looking for inspiration, take note of your child’s favorite show or bedtime reads. This small space is swathed in a Where the Wild Things Are–themed wallpaper, bringing storytelling to life in this New York beach house.

7

PRIVATE TIME

Ideal for cozy bedtimes and make-believe alike, this custom cabinlike bed frame adds architectural interest to a formerly unvaried space in a California home designed by ELLE DECOR A-List firm Studio Shamshiri.

8CASUAL COLOR

Take notes from this sweet yet sophisticated children’s room in a Manhattan apartment. Rather than paint every wall teal (or 2008’s iconic lime green), opt for a mural showcasing your little one’s favorite color. Whether it’s florals, animals, or scenes of outer space, the motif is easily painted over when they change their minds.

9

CLOSED CORNERS

For the little bookworm in your life, give them a private place to escape into their favorite novels with a reading nook. In this light-filled Austin home, various patterns in the same color palette coordinate without feeling too busy.

10

WHIMSICAL TOUCHES

Playful can still feel chic, just take a note from this Hendricks Churchill–designed bedroom. An oversize bunny lamp is perfect for nighttime, while fine art above the bed adds a playful yet scholastic touch.