The best children’s room decoration ideas

Put a lot of thought into the theme, colour scheme and decorative accessories for your kid's room. 

Think about the theme and atmosphere you want to create in your kid's room. It should be an aesthetically pleasing space that can grow with your child. 

Whether you choose a starry night sky theme that invites your child to dream, a jungle populated with exotic animals to stimulate their imagination, or a fairytale landscape that arouses curiosity - most importantly you want to create a space where your child feels inspired and safe. 

Choose the colour scheme for your child’s bedroom carefully as colours have a significant impact on your child's mood and well-being. 

Consider colours that promote rest and relaxation. These include sky blue, mossy green or powder pink. Mix these with bright pops of indigo, emerald or fushia to stimulate activity and creativity. 

Use wall decor to add character and vibrancy to your kid’s room and create an imaginative backdrop for them to learn, play and grow.  

• Imaginatively patterned or scenic wallpaper can lead your child to wonder and stimulate their innate creativity. Opt for non-toxic and eco-friendly wallpaper to maintain a healthy environment. If you don’t want to redecorate regularly, choose a style that your child won’t quickly outgrow. 
• Good quality wall stickers are easier to remove and replace than wallpaper. Use them to add a playful pattern or adventure-themed backdrop to your child’s bedroom.    
• Incorporate educational charts, posters or paintings depicting the alphabet, numbers, animal facts or maps, for example. These will support your child’s learning and encourage their natural curiosity. 
• Finally, consider decor solutions that can be easily swapped out, such as frames that you can update with new artwork. You want the room to be easily and affordably updated as your child grows up.

The furniture you choose for your kid’s bedroom or playroom should complement the room’s decor and be functional. Choose items that are ergonomic, safe for work, rest, and play. 

Multifunctional furniture can help you optimise the space in your kid’s bedroom or playroom. Here are a few space-saving furniture ideas: 

• A changing table that doubles as a chest of drawers is a real space-saver. You'll have everything you need - nappies, wipes, clothes - stored right beneath the changing area, all within easy reach during those quick changes. 
• A bed with a pull-out drawer beneath helps maximise storage or a bed with a pull-out trundle mattress beneath will come in useful for sleepovers. 
• For older children, a mid or high-sleeper bed with a raised sleeping area frees up floor space beneath, for play or study. 

Opt for furniture tailored to your child’s age and size to encourage healthy posture and optimal comfort. Look for furniture that can be adjusted to grow with your child, such as a chair with a heigh adjustable seat. Ensure that everything in the room is made from non-toxic materials to optimise safety.  

To prevent accidents, particularly with younger children, select sturdy, stable furniture with rounded corners.  

For babies who are starting to crawl and stand, opt for easy-to-clean flooring that offers a soft landing.  

Safety tip: once babies are moving around your home, review hazards and add safety features as needed, including but not limited to: 

• Furniture anchors for drawers and wardrobes 
• Child-proof drawer and cabinet locks 
• Corner guards for sharp edges 
• Baby gates in doorways and stairs 

So that your little one’s bedroom or playroom never feels cluttered and is easy to tidy, ensure that there is a place for everything. 

A well-organised children’s room starts with effective clothes management. 

Use wardrobes and chests of drawers that are arranged appropriately for your child’s size so that they can easily access their clothes when old enough. 

Use drawer organisers to separate clothes by type or season and to make it easier for your child to choose what they want to wear. Install height-adjustable hanging rails that allow the wardrobe space to grow with your child. 

Toys are often the main source of mess in a kid’s bedroom. 

Open storage systems are particularly useful for toy storage as your children can easily see what they have to play with and return it to where it's kept, once they have finished using it. 

Shelf bins and toy boxes are an attractive and practical solution for storing toys. As your child grows, these storage systems allow them to put their toys away independently and access them without assistance. 

Look for functional storage solutions that complement the room’s decor for a cohesive look. 

Involve your child in tidying up to keep the space organised and help them develop good habits. 

Books stimulate a child’s imagination and curiosity from a young age. Bookshelves filled with colourful children’s books can double up as decorative elements and add charm to the room too.  

Arrange books so that your children can reach them to encourage a love of reading and create a warm atmosphere conducive to learning. 

Wall shelves provide great book storage space without encroaching on your floor area. 

Use lighting to create a welcoming atmosphere and fun accessories to add interest and a personal touch. 

Maximising the natural light in your kid’s bedroom helps boost their well-being and reduce your electricity bills. 

If your kid’s room is particularly dark, install roof windows to maximise the amount of sunlight entering their space.

Roof windows will improve the aesthetics of your kid's room and provide more natural exposure to daylight, which helps regulate your child's sleep cycle and promotes healthier and more restful sleep. 

Roof windows also provide effective ventilation, renewing the indoor air in the room regularly and reducing the risk of allergies and respiratory illnesses. 

They give your children fantastic views of the sky at night and a greater understanding of the changing seasons too, stimulating their curiosity and imagination. 

Equip your roof windows with interior blinds or insect screens to ventilate your kid's room while keeping it dark - and protecting your children from bugs. 

For additional protection, opt for external shutters, which reduce the noise when it is raining or hailing and improve thermal insulation in the bedroom. 

The main ceiling light in your kid’s room sets its overall mood. Choose a ceiling light that emits a soft, diffused light to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. 

Dimmable ceiling lights are particularly suited to a kid’s bedroom, as they allow you to make the room brighter for playing or studying and more subdued when relaxing before bed. 

Complement the ceiling light with table lamps on the desk and bedside table, to support studying and reading, and night lights for an extra comforting touch. 

Choose fun designs that match your kid’s interests, these lighting elements can also become focal points for the room’s decor.  

Safety is paramount in your kid’s room. Opt for kid’s room furniture made from non-toxic materials to create an environment your child can explore freely and without risk. 

Choose sturdy furniture that can handle a bit of rough and tumble. Always secure cabinets, shelves, and tall pieces to the wall - curious climbers will test everything!  

Furniture with rounded edges is ideal, or you can add corner protectors to soften any bumps during those inevitable tumbles and collisions. 

When choosing furniture, paints, and fabrics for your child's room, go for non-toxic materials that keep the air clean and healthy.  

Look for certifications that guarantee they're free from nasties like volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These chemicals can be released into the air from paints and furniture, so it's worth checking the labels.  

Your little one spends so much time in their room, so creating a safe, healthy space really matters.