How Do You Decorate a Kid’s Room?

Now that your child is growing, you might consider updating the nursery decor and creating a big kid’s room. With some insightful planning, your child’s bedroom can become a great reflection of who they are and what they’re interested in!

Use our ideas to help you decorate your kid’s room and create a space you and your child will both love.

You don’t need a degree in interior design to create a fun and functional bedroom for your little one. Let your creativity flow with a DIY design in your child’s room.

Choose colors like greens, gold, and browns along with animal prints to create a jungle-themed bedroom. Your child can sleep under a starry savannah sky in the comfort of their own big kid bed, or take their toys on a romp through the jungle foliage with leafy wallpaper.

Light, sandy shades and various tones of gray work well with navy blue, deep teal, or golden yellow for a beach coast room design. You can keep the bedroom furniture neutral and add accents with wall decals or hangings for pops of color.

A classic modern theme works well for a boy’s room or a girl’s room. Your child’s favorite color will pair well with the sleek lines and modern look of Nurture&’s kid’s bed , which offers mix-and-match top and base colors.

You can take the Western theme in multiple directions. For a younger, child-like whimsy, you can focus on decor like horses and cowboy hats. For older kids, you could create a more mature look with framed vintage prints and a cozy daybed.

Who doesn’t love personalized wall art or room decor? Use your child’s name as a focal point on the wall, an accent on the headboard of their bed frame, or as standing bookshelf decor to give your kid ownership over their space. 

This is also a great way to separate personal space for siblings who share a room.

Just because your child has outgrown the nursery doesn’t mean you need to go overboard with the design and decor of their big kid room. Too many elements and patterns in a room can be overwhelming for some children. Your kid might find plain white walls and solid-colored bedding more peaceful than a busy theme.

Now, you’ve narrowed down your design ideas, and you have the perfect color scheme in mind, but how do you put it all together?

Consider these helpful tips for building a child’s bedroom that’s safe, practical, and beautiful.

Bear in mind that you want this to be a usablekid's space —this means things will be bumped into, knocked down, and moved around. 

Secure large furniture and heavy picture frames with wall anchors to avoid injuries from things toppling over. Choose furniture with rounded edges and soft textiles, like the bedroom pieces from Nurture&.

Incorporate a personal touch by hanging up your child’s artwork, adding family photos, or displaying characters from books and shows your little one loves. You can ask for your child’s input or surprise them with their known favorites!

Consult your child on the color palette, let them pick their own bedding, or ask for their opinion on bunk beds. Your kid may have loads of room decorating ideas or just one special thing they’d like to add; either way, this involvement creates a positive bonding experience associated with their new room.

Kid-friendly furniture is durable furniture. Multipurpose pieces with versatility that grow with your child are worth investing in. You can find seating made of stain-resistant fabric, a twin bed with safety rail and trundle options, a modern, high-quality dresser, and more, at Nurture&.

Kids use their bedrooms for more than just sleeping. In addition to an overhead light, you may want a table lamp on your child’s nightstand or in the corner of their reading nook to set a pleasant ambiance while they’re immersed in a good book. But when it’s time for bed, don’t forget to include light-blocking window treatments to keep them sleeping as the sun rises.

While you want to include your child’s interests in their bedroom design, it may not be long before they outgrow some of their current favorites. Avoid frequent redecorating by making the permanent aspects—like paint or wallpaper—more neutral. This gives you the freedom to change up wall decals and accessories as often as your kid likes.

A good quality rug or play mat is the perfect addition to kids' bedrooms and playrooms. A well-placed rug can break up the open space in the room, serve as a designated play spot, and provide a soft surface for kids and grown-ups to sit together.

The best colors for your kid’s room will depend on the atmosphere you want to create. Soft pastel colors like baby blue, pale yellow, and lavender offer a calming effect, while bright primary colors like fire-engine red and royal blue encourage playfulness. Gender-neutral shades of tan and gray may provide the most versatility for changes in ambiance.

Make the most of your child’s room with multifunctional storage solutions. Take up vertical space with a bookshelf to stash small items and place decor. Add a storage ottoman to hide away toys and provide extra seating.

Nurture&’s collections will help you get started on transforming your child’s room. Our premium bedroom furniture is kid-friendly and made to be functional for your family. 

For more kids' room ideas, you can scroll through our Journal for inspiration.