20 Kids' Room Decorating Ideas to Give Your Little Ones the Space of Their Dreams

Decorating a kid's room has both its highs and lows. You can have fun with the design, incorporating bold colors and whimsical patterns, but you also have to prioritize storage and come up with a style that can grow with your child. Not to worry, we've rounded up kids' room designs from our favorite designers and HGTV stars that check all of the boxes. Get ready to be inspired.

Usually frowned upon, kids drawing on the walls is actually encouraged in this splashy space. White board paint lets them show off their creations without doing any permanent damage. Bright pops of color on the ceiling, sofa, and stools bring an element of playfulness.

Kids' rooms have to do it all—they're a place for play, rest, and, unfortunately, homework. Make it easier for your youngsters by creating a designated homework station. Green chalkboard paint separates the desk from the rest of the room to discourage distractions and comes in handy for figuring out math problems or doodling breaks.

If your kid has one character, activity, place, or team that they're obsessed with, why not highlight it in their room? For a child who loves the outdoors, this designer created a safari themed space complete with animal motif wallpaper, elephant stuffed animals, and his very own tent. The theme is strong, yet refined thanks to a muted color palette and well thought-out accessories.

Bunk beds are a dream come true for most kids, but as they get older they may want some privacy—especially if they're sharing a room. Short curtains hung from a hidden track on these built-in bunks give each kid the feeling of being in their own fort when they're closed. Make sure to install some form of lighting, like these double-ended sconces, on both the bottom and top bunks for reading time.

Encourage kids to stretch their imaginations by building their very own play structure inside. This cool bed doubles as a playhouse and leaves room for a cozy reading nook below. A mini tulip table surrounded by four boho poofs is the perfect spot to host dolls and friends for pretend tea.

Wallpaper can be an investment that kids quickly grow out of, so try a mural instead. It's an affordable alternative that can bring the theme of a kids' room together, like in this superhero themed space. A cityscape mural nods to fictional places like Gotham City and Metropolis and balances out the bold hues on the neighboring wall.

You can create instant whimsy by blending multiple, colorful patterns in one space. For this girl's bedroom, the designer started off with her little client's love of pandas by incorporating a black and white Greek key patterned armchair, then layered in yellow accents with an abstract daybed and bright frames. A purple striped rug livens up the space even more.

Instead of hiding your kids' art away in a shoebox, show it off with a rotating gallery wall of finger paintings, collages, and drawings. Help! I Wrecked My House Host, Jasmine Roth, created a mini museum above a homework table in her clients' living room by attaching string to empty frames. She then clipped on clothespins that allow the works of art to easily be swapped out.

Gray and white patterned wallpaper combined with a curved headboard and midcentury pendant feel playful, yet grown-up in this girl's room. A framed photograph nods to her love of horses without being too on the nose. When thinking long term, go for neutral furniture and wallcoverings that are timeless, then layer in color with bedding and accessories that can be easily swapped out as your kid grows.

Get the best of both worlds by putting a sleeper sofa in the playroom. Love It or List It’s Hilary Farr smartly combined youthful and fanciful styles to create a room that can easily go from play time to host time. Black-and-white hot air balloon print wallpaper is whimsical, yet elegant and built-in cabinets are perfect for hiding toys away when guests arrive.

A cubby under an open staircase can be turned into the perfect play space with the right amount of storage and organization. Shelves attached to the wall and a side table on wheels keep books off the floor, but still in reach, while a chalkboard allows for art time without taking up too much space. Use a rug, like this cushy neutral one, to create separation between the play area and the rest of the room.

A spot to draw, paint, and get creative is necessary in any kids' room. Unsellable Houses hosts, Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis, turned the bonus area in their Rock the Block Season 2 house into a designated area to do just that. For $865 they built two custom wooden desks and hung pegboards to create a functional storage and display wall that holds markers, colored pencils, and crafting supplies.

Growing up, a kid's bed is their oasis. Creating a custom built-in bed, like in this fairy tale space, makes it feel even more like a secret hideaway. A cubby at the headboard is perfect for displaying treasured trinkets, and there's a bookshelf on the other end for convenient storage.

Jenny and Dave Marrs put their Fixer to Fabulous magic to work in this once-boring spare room from their Rock the Block Season 3 home. Jenny freehanded a scenic mountain mural on the walls and Dave built custom climbing “rocks” out of wood. You could bring even more fun inside by hanging swings from a sturdy beam or safely attaching a slide to the side of bunk beds. Say goodbye to boring rainy days!

The key to maintaining any kids' room is lots and lots of storage. Tall built-in cabinets in this play space keep toys, art supplies, games, and books neat when not in use. A door covered in chalkboard paint hides even more storage and doubles as a canvas where the kiddos can get creative.

With some pipe insulation (or pool noodles), fabric, and a hot glue gun, you can DIY a custom headboard that your kid is sure to rave about. HGTV Handmade's crafter went with a classic rainbow color palette for this piece, but you can swap out the fabric colors based on the theme of your kid's room.

Designer Tiffany Brooks literally brought the outside in with a cluster of tree sculptures in the HGTV Smart Home 2022's playroom. The locally crafted branches evoke the feeling of wandering through an enchanted forest. She placed a kid-sized chair and easy-to-reach shelves nearby so little one's can enjoy storytime among the trees.

Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent considered both kids and adults when designing this playroom for a client from Season 1 of The Nate and Jeremiah Home Project. An open shelving unit looks chic and boasts shelves both low enough for kids to pick out (and put away) their own toys and books and high ones to keep adult-supervision toys out of reach.

Floor-to-ceiling built-in shelves, like the rich emerald set in this playroom, look sophisticated and are practical for displaying art, finished Lego sets, and favorite books. Just because a space is meant for kids, doesn't mean it has to lack in style. A leather midcentury sofa, tulip coffee table, and colorful Moroccan rug bring a funky vibe that appeals to both adults and kids alike.