Creating a special sleeping space for your little one is a great way to celebrate their personality. There are so many ways to bring the things your child enjoys into their bedroom, from wall décor to soft furnishings and shelves to display their toys. And by encouraging creativity in their room, you can get your child involved in the design of their space, making it all the more special for them. Win win!
The key to refreshing a children’s bedroom is to keep it simple. You don’t need to spend lots of money or do a full-scale redecoration to bring colour and style to the space – a few easy tips and tricks are all you need to create the bedroom of their dreams. Read our handy guide to get started!
Start with bright new bedding
If you’re struggling for kids’ bedroom ideas and need some inspiration, it might help to start with the bedding. Kids’ bedding often has a theme that you can build the rest of the room around, so it’s a great starting point for your creative vision. Better yet, ask your little one to browse our kids’ bedding range and choose their favourite!
We love this sweet ballerina bedding – the soft pink colour palette is perfect for a sleeping space and you can accessories with other ballet-themed items like a music box or pair of pointe shoes.
For something a little more intergalactic, this outer space bedding is otherworldly – in a dark and cosy navy blue, it adds depth and dimension to the room that can be reflected with dark walls. You could even try a star-studded ceiling design to really enhance the look!
Finally, there’s nothing more fitting for a children’s bedroom than a classic dinosaur motif and this bedding set is just perfect. The neutral shades can be easily reflected on walls and in soft furnishings to create a relaxed bedroom that still has plenty of character.
Refresh the furniture
Adding a statement piece of furniture to your kid’s bedroom is a great way to give it a fresh new look with minimal effort.
It’s important for furniture in a child’s bedroom to be functional as well as aesthetically pleasing, so don’t clutter up the space with oversized pieces that serve no purpose. Instead, look for items that are multifunctional with design elements – like this beautiful green bookcase, which has built in cupboards that are great for storing items out of sight. The painted wood is an extra design feature that will add style to any space.
Another way to introduce beautiful furniture to your child’s bedroom without taking up valuable space is with a retro-style desk and stool. We love this natural finished school desk – great for doing homework or getting creative with pens and pencils. The natural finish also encourages creativity – could your little one paint this themselves, or add their own doodles?
Add colour with paint or wallpaper
One of the quickest ways to give your children’s bedroom an instant refresh is with a lick of paint or some statement wallpaper. Gone are the days when kids’ bedrooms were decked out with cartoon characters on the walls (and the matching bedding to go with it) – now you can introduce a stylish, cohesive colour palette while maintaining a playful and creative theme.
Involve your little one in the colour selection process and have a little fun with it while bearing in mind shades that work well together. For example, if your child loves pink – why not pair it with a soft sage green? For big blue fans, contrast the coolness with a warm caramel brown.
Wallpaper is a great way to bring fun back into their bedroom space. Rather than cover the whole room, choose a statement wall to paper and keep the rest of the walls more neutral so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. For little ones, we love jungle-themed wallpaper, colourful graphic prints and fun sketchy doodles. There’s so much choice and kids will love looking through samples to choose their favourite styles.
Add in accessories
You may like to keep the rest of your house clear and clutter-free, but children really benefit from having their things out on display – having lots to look at is stimulating for their little brains and providing easy access to their toys and books ensures they can play independently. Hidden storage may be useful for other rooms in the home, but your child’s bedroom should be bursting with everything they love in easy reach!
To keep that aesthetic style and stop the plastic Paw Patrol toys taking over, look out for accessories that serve a dual purpose – they’re fun to play with and look good, too. Traditional wooden toys like blocks, trains and stacking cups make beautiful shelf fillers while still being tactile and interesting for kids to pick up and move around. Stacks of books, teddies cuddled up and retro vehicles also work well.
Finish off with some colourful prints and textured wall hangings – anything that catches the eye and works with the theme of their room will look fab. Or make it educational with number charts or alphabet posters in natural wooden frames.
Finish with soft furnishings
To finish off your child’s bedroom refresh, add in warmth and texture with rugs, throws and cushions. Children love tactile elements – anything that feels nice to touch is great for developing fine motor skills. And even if you’ve chosen a neutral colour scheme for your kid’s bedroom, you can add their favourite colours in with bright and beautiful soft furnishings.
This bedside runner rug adds the perfect pop of colour but it’s also great for exploring textures, with different raised shapes for little ones to explore. Go for mix and match cushions in different materials like velvet, cotton and faux fur for that sensory vibe, then add in a printed throw like this adorable Peter Rabbit blanket – like a storybook in fleece form!
Instagram inspo – super stylish children’s bedrooms
Obviously we’ve headed over to IG to get some real-life inspiration for our kids’ bedroom refresh – these gorgeous sleeping spaces are functional and kid-friendly while keeping an aesthetic vibe that parents everywhere can really appreciate.
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This super sweet bedroom has such a calm, comfortable feel – we love the mix of natural wood and soft neutral shades to create a relaxing space. The accessories are simple and playful, and we love that statement light fitting to create just a touch of drama.
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We recognise that stylish rattan bed! Our Katsuki Rattan Bed looks right at home in this bright bedroom. We love the clever use of a smaller space, with wall décor adding plenty of personality.
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Colour us obsessed with this maximalism space! There’s so much character on display here, from the soft toys on display to the customised cabinet. Our range of single beds gives plenty of options for kids’ rooms, and you can find a matching rattan mirror here, too.
