66 Kids' Bedroom Ideas That Are Playful and Sophisticated (2024)

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The best designed kids' rooms are playful, fun, and imaginative without being overly childish, celebrating the charm of childhood while leaving room for them to grow. Kids' rooms should meet their current needs while remaining flexible enough to be easily adapted as they change and evolve so that you don’t end up having to start from scratch every few years. Here are some bright ideas from a range of interior designers that will help inspire you to create a room that will accompany your kids throughout their childhoods and delight them until they move out of the house.

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  Add a Window Seat

  

  This light and airy kid's bedroom from Sissy + Marley Interior Design has a house-shaped canopy bed, a swing hanging from the extra tall ceilings, a glass bubble chandelier, lavender accents, and a dreamy window seat with a priceless NYC skyline view.

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  Highlight Original Features

  

  This London kid's room from Eklektik Studio has a beautiful period fireplace mantel that is styled with charming objects, art, and bursts of color that create a dreamy atmosphere that blends old and new.

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  Use a Tonal Palette

  

  This Upper East Side townhouse bedroom from Chango & Co. has a tonal palette that ranges from blush to fuschia, and a mix of patterns and finishes that adds charm and energy to this winning bedroom.

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  Add a Play Tent

  

  Cathie Hong Interiors set up a mustard-colored play tent in the corner of this colorful playroom and hung a pair of charming French-inspired prints on the wall.

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  Use Calming Shades of Green

  

  Brexton Cole Interiors mixed neutral patterned wallpaper and carpeting with soothing shades of green on the bed, curtains, and built-ins, with warm mustard accents that brings this stylish kid's room together.

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  Add Texture to Walls

  

  Mendelson Group hung textured grasscloth wallpaper to the walls of this kid's room that is contrasted with white trim, mustard yellow accents, stylish lighting, and a built-in wall of storage around the bed to keep it neat and tidy.

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  Add Romance

  

  This kid's room from Leanne Ford Interiors is soft and romantic, with pale pink walls, an arched canopy bed tied with ribbons, and a large stuffed swan at the bedside. But sophisticated touches like a crystal chandelier and a geometric rug add classic elegance, the kind of decor pieces that will continue to work throughout your child's adolescence and beyond, becoming touchstone memories.

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  Use Cool Toned Accents

  

  Heather Hilliard Design accented this sophisticated kid's room with cool tones of blue and lavender, and furnished it with adult-size furniture that will last throughout childhood. A little arrangement of colorful popsicle art in the corner adds a whimsical note.

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  Accent With Red

  

  Interior designer Ghislaine Vinas accented this otherwise neutral NYC bedroom with bold red accents including striped bedding and a French Jielde task light that adds a vivid contrast with the white walls and original brick that feels energized and fun, and that can be changed out easily to alter the mood.

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  Use a Crisp Color Combo

  

  Sissy + Marley Interior Design used a strong color palette of black, white, and red that gives this kid's room a crisp edge that allows whimsical elements like a building-shaped armoire, giant Legos, and patterned wallpaper and textiles to shine without feeling overly childish.

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  Opt for a Day Bed

  

  This NYC kid's room from Chango & Co. has a spacious trundle bed that will grow with the child and creates a place to read and hang out during daylight hours. A built-in trundle can accommodate another mattress for sleepovers or be used for storage. Wallpaper in a large scale abstract leafy pattern and soft colors pairs with wood accents to create a calming atmosphere, and space-saving wall-mounted sconces ensure that the room is well lit for reading before bed.

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  Use Pink as an Accent

  

  This bright and cheerful kid's room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design doesn't shy away from pink, but uses it in bright, concentrated doses for a modern look that can easily be changed out later to accommodate a new favorite color.

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  Paint the Beams

  

  Heather Hilliard Design washed this Upper East Side bedroom with soothing shades of blue and green, painting the underside of the prewar apartment beams the same shade of the walls.

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  Add Fun Storage

  

  Townhouse-shaped storage cabinets add a storybook feel to this shared kids' room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, while a built-in desk for two is sleek and minimal to add balance.

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  Add Whimsy

  

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  This whimsical kid's room from Eklektik Studio has vivid red accents that keep the pink and gray palette from feeling overly sweet.

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  DIY a Washi Tape Headboard

  

  Fantastic Frank created an improvisational washi tape headboard that gives this low key kid's room a sense of whimsy that makes the low slung mattress piled with pillows and a stuffed owl feel cozy.

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  Stay Neutral

  

  This neutral-toned NYC playroom from Sissy + Marley Interior Design is sophisticated but playful, with a built-in asymmetrical roof-shaped daybed alcove, faux animal skin rugs, a minimalist table and stools for drawing and playing, and a window seat with a jaw-dropping view of NYC.

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  Add a Signature Bed

  

  A striking sculpted sun-bleached wood canopy bed with a neutral upholstered bed gives this kid's room from Kate Marker Interiors a signature anchor piece that will stand the test of time. The plastered walls, trim, and built-ins of the room are painted in Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore, and the accent wall behind the bed is covered in Rebecca Atwood’s “Blooms” wallpaper in soft shades of green. Brass and shell sconces glow softly at night.

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  Go Coastal

  

  This energizing Berkshires lake house kid's room from Chango & Co. is a contemporary take on coastal style with shades of electric blue, graphic wallpaper, black accents, and a bearded stuffed sailor man in a striped suit on the bed. The furniture is sleek enough to last through the teen years and beyond, and the wall art is playful but not childish.

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  Limit the Color Palette

  

  Interior designer Ghislaine Vinas used a minimal palette of black, white, and green in this sophisticated kid's room that allows playful details to shine without feeling childish.

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  Add a Neutral Gallery Wall

  

  This kid's room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design is full of pattern and texture, but the neutral tones from the gallery wall to the zigzag rug keep it feeling calming.

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  Scandi Style Toddler Room

  

  In this Scandinavian kid's bedroom from Fantastic Frank, the toddler bed and play tent might not last until college starts, but the black and white palette is forever.

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  Keep It Understated

  

  Heather Hilliard Design used soothing shades of blue and white and a cozy wood rocking chair to decorate this grown up kid's room that will stand the test of time.

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  Mix Black, White, and Pale Wood

  

  This playful kid's room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design has a sophisticated palette of white, black, and pale wood tones that gives it a Scandi-style feel.

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  Mix Graphic Patterns

  

  Sissy + Marley Interior Design used a black-and-white palette in this dynamic and fanciful kid's bedroom that is full of graphic patterns and interesting shapes.

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  Choose Stylish Storage

  

  Chango & Co. placed a round rattan bookcase in front of a graphic wallpaper wall in this kid's bedroom to display toys and books that can remain a fixture but be styled as kids grow and change.

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  Add Open Storage

  

  Leanne Ford Interiors added a tall freestanding unit providing open storage that makes it easy for kids to put their toys and books away while keeping everything visible and accessible.

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  Add a Signature Rug

  

  This soothing green kid's room from Chango & Co. is anchored by a striking signature rug with geometric shapes and soft colors.

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  Hang a Black and White Gallery Wall

  

  A kid-friendly black-and-white gallery wall has a playful but sophisticated feel in this bedroom from Sissy + Marley Interior Design. A few choice color accents keep the room from feeling too regimented.

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  Colorblock It

  

  The walls of this Scandinavian kid's bedroom from Fantastic Frank are painted in color blocked primary shades of yellow and blue that provide zones for clothes storage and an accessible teddy bear shelf that is easy for kids to access.

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  Choose Iconic Pieces

  

  In this space from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, the 70s style Panton chair and Vitra Uten.Silo II wall storage unit are playful enough for a kid's room but design classics that can grow with your child and become part of their lives forever.

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  Add Vintage Charm

  

  London-based Studio Peake decorated this kid's room with vintage pieces and timeless charm, from the painted writing desk to the canopy and mix of soft patterned textiles.

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  Choose a Classic Area Rug

  

  Sissy + Marley Interior Design chose a bold blue-and-white sailor striped area rug for this NYC kid's room that anchors the space and sets the tone for a playful mix of furnishings that is classic and will complement the room as it evolves.

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  Hang Black and White Photography

  

  A pair of black-and-white photos with an automobile theme, textured blue wallpaper, a large green table lamp, and identical bed frames and linens give this shared kids' room from Kate Marker Interiors a grown up feel.

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  Go Dark

  

  Interior designer Ghislaine Vinas painted the walls of this NYC kid's room in a deep shade of black, then added whimsical white fence trim and striped textiles to give the space a kid-friendly and graphic look.

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  Go Bright

  

  The upholstered yellow velvet canopy bed in this light-flooded kid's room from Chango & Co. glows like the sun, complemented with watermelon pink accents and multicolored wallpaper to create a feel-good space for the ages.

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  Add a Loveseat

  

  Heather Hilliard Design decorated this San Francisco kid's bedroom with shades of blue that mirror the decor found throughout the home. A cute little sitting area with a curvy loveseat, tufted armchair, and pair of poufs creates a place to hang out that's separate from the bunk beds across the room.

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  Zone Out

  

  Sissy + Marley Interior Design created distinct zones in this large shared kids' room that provide plenty of room for playing, studying, and sleeping. Yellow accents add vibrancy to the black and white decor that can be swapped for any other color to change the mood on a dime with a minimum of effort.

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  Add a Loft Bed

  

  Interior designer Ghislaine Vinas maximized space in this blue-and-white kid's room with a stylish loft bed, and hung iconic Unikko wallpaper from Marimekko that brings a happy feel.

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  Add Vintage Accents

  

  This kid's bedroom from Leanne Ford Interiors has shades of pink, large-scale swan art, and vintage accents, from the painted rattan lamp to the tufted armchair, that give it a timeless feel.

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  Mix Black and Blue

  

  Sissy + Marley Interior Design added blue accents to the mix in this black-and-white bedroom that add dimension. A throw blanket and pillow remind kids to use their words.

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  Use Vintage and Antique Pieces

  

  An antique chest of drawers and vintage art and toys adds charm to this bright white modern kid's room from Kate Marker Interiors.

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  Hang Ombre Wallpaper

  

  Interior designer Ghislaine Vinas decorated this Florida kids' room with an extra-long shared headboard, a hanging chair, and blue sky ombre wallpaper that feels like an extension of the view from the sliding glass doors.

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  Mix in Moroccan-Inspired Accents

  

  In this long and narrow all-white cottage kid's bunk room from Kate Marker Interiors, Moroccan-inspired decor accents like a patterned rug and a leather pouf add warmth and texture.

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  Pair Orange and Blue

  

  This bright and cheerful twin bedroom from Chango & Co. has matching neutral-toned upholstered headboards, nightstands, and bedside lamps. Bright orange spotted wallpaper and blue accents on the bedding add color and excitement.

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  Set Up a Seating Area

  

  Leanne Ford Interiors added a small seating area anchored by a paper globe light that gives kids a place to draw, write, play games, or do crafts.

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  Mix Pink and Blue

  

  Heather Hilliard Design used pink and blue accents in this sophisticated twin room outfitted with matching canopy beds that have gauzy curtains that can be drawn to create a sense of privacy when desired.

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  Add a Striped Play Tent

  

  BHDM Design added a black-and-white striped reading tent to this kid's room that adds a playful note that isn't childish. Red accents and wall-mounted multicolored paddles energize the room.

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  Add a Whimsical Bed Frame

  

  Chango & Co. chose a light wood house-shaped bed frame that adds whimsy to a white brick Dumbo loft kid's room. A gallery wall that uses the airy bed frame as a boundary helps to make the airy high-ceilinged space feel cozier.

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  Build It Out

  

  Heather Hilliard Design added twin bunk bed bunk beds in this spacious shared kids' room that are connected by a raised walkway that runs beneath the window.

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  Use a Full Sized Bed

  

  This kid's room from Mendelson Group has a grown up feel, with a large bed and twin side tables with matching lamps. The vibrant mix of red, blue and white brings youthful energy to the space that's perfect for a tween and will last until they move out of the house.

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  Hang a Colorful Sconce

  

  This modern kid's room from Cathie Hong Interiors uses an edited selection of bold color accents to brighten up clean white walls, from the selection of kids' books and toys to the colorful, sculptural half-moon wall sconce.

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  Decorate the Ceiling

  

  Decorating the fifth wall with ceiling wallpaper, paint, or star decals is a high-impact way to add charm to a child's bedroom on a frequently overlooked surface. This kid's room from Mendelson Group is decorated in shades of blue and red, with a multicolored patterned window shade and a fun ceiling detail that adds a final flourish overhead.

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  Use Midcentury Modern Furniture

  

  A pair of midcentury modern rattan beds and a matching shared nightstand gives this shared kids' room from Cathie Hong Interiors timeless style. Personalized accessories in contrasting colors give each side a sense of identity while maintaining a cohesive feel.

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  Go Wild With Pattern

  

  Colorful wallpaper in shades of purple and pink creates a mesmerizing accent wall in this kids' room from Mendelson Group that transforms the space that is otherwise decorated with simple white and wood furniture and beige carpet. A wavy wall mirror adds another layer of wall decor that breaks up the zigzag pattern and reflects light.

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  Be Bold

  

  This Berkshire lake house kid's room from Chango & Co. has bold patterned wallpaper in shades of blue, yellow accents, and a daybed tucked under the window that's stuffed with fluffy pillows to create a cozy place to hang.

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  Let the Outside In

  

  This spacious kids' room from StudioLAB has a calm neutral palette of dark blue and white, with matching beds, a beanbag chair, a table for drawing, and plenty of floor space for playing around. The windows are left bare to highlight the calming view of the outdoors, giving it a treehouse feel.

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  Include a Design Classic

  

  Not every kid is lucky enough to have a design classic in their bedroom, but this room from Mendelson Group added an Eames lounge chair to the mix, a design classic that has stood the test of time and that will last forever.

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  Accent With Soothing Blues and Greens

  

  Accenting an otherwise neutral kids' room with soothing blues and greens will add dimension without interfering with the natural, zen feel, like this shared kids' room from Cathie Hong Interiors featuring a stylish bunk bed.

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  Add Window Seat Storage

  

  This kid's room from BHDM Design mixes warm toned leather with blue and white patterned textiles and wall art to create a grown up feel. Cozy arched window seating with built-in cubbies for toys adds a playful and practical element in the compact room.

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  Add a Multicolored Rug

  

  Cathie Hong Interiors chose a textural, confetti-like multicolored rug for this otherwise understated kid's room that both grounds and livens up the floor while allowing the rest of the space to breathe. The beauty of choosing a multicolored rug is that you can pair it with virtually any color through bedding and smaller accessories as kids' tastes change, so that the room keeps evolving without a major makeover.

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  Make It Graphic

  

  Black-and-white patterned wallpaper, a geometric rug, and a bamboo pendant light give this kid's room from Chango & Co. a graphic, punchy feel.

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  Be Subtle

  

  Woven storage baskets on the floor and a white and wood shelving unit and wavy black-and-white illustrated wallpaper on the walls gives this kid's room from Cathie Hong Interiors a calm minimalist feel with subtle details that beg a closer look.

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  Add Stripes

  

  This kid's room from Chango & Co. is colorful and graphic, with a mix of multi-colored stripes from the walls to the bedding that make it feel dynamic and fun.

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  Make It Gender Neutral

  

  A black and white palette gives this kid's room from Leanne Ford Interiors a timeless and gender-neutral feel. A giant sparkling disco ball hanging from the ceiling creates an unexpected focal point.

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  Use Juicy Colors

  

  Juicy pink watermelon wallpaper and bright mint green bedside lamps add energy and spirit to this lively kid's room from Chango & Co. with just a few simple elements.