13 Smart Ideas for Children’s Bedrooms

Changeable Art Gallery

A bright assortment of frames painted in a cheery yellow makes for a one-of-a-kind gallery wall in this sweet little girl’s room featured on The Caterpillar Years.

Want to make your own? Hit your local thrift store! Simply paint your thrifted frames in a single unifying color, and string picture wire across the back. Add some cute mini clothespins, and leave the rest to your little Picasso-in-the-making.

There are many creative ways to display your kiddo's artwork.

Double Day Bed

If you don't like the corner bed look, try placing two twin beds end to end and dressing them as a wall-length daybed.

This clean-cut, contemporary space featured on The Handmade Home seamlessly combines two beds into one faux built-in unit. It's a great look for a shared room or even a playroom that needs to double as a guest space.

Sharpie Accent Wall

Want a beautiful accent wall for less? Pick up a Sharpie! With colors galore and finishes ranging from neon to metallic, this office staple is the new decorator's tool of choice.

Set against rich navy surroundings, this large-scale, geometric Sharpie accent wall featured on Small Fry couldn’t be more stunning. The cost? $5.

Shabby Chic-and-Peek

Take your Shabby Chic nursery to the next level by installing a good, old-fashioned screen door on your little one’s nursery!

A screen door, like this little beauty repurposed by the clever mama behind Lynzy & Co, is perfect for keeping an ear and an eye on your little one during naptime without having to worry about nosy pets or escaped toddlers. Perfect!

Split Personalities

Your kiddos might need to share a room, but that doesn't mean their individual personalities can't shine!

Spotted on Pinterest, this adorable girls’ room creates two distinct zones while maintaining one cohesive design, allowing each child to define their space and express their personal style without compromising Mom’s.

For the Little Diva

Make your little diva's dreams come true with this adorable idea from House of Turquoise!

This costume play zone features an enviable costume closet and curtained-off stage—complete with seats for an adoring audience!

Want to put your little girl in the spotlight? Pick up a curved shower rod and mount it directly to the wall. Cheap and easy!

Secret Hide Away

What kid wouldn’t love the idea of a secret attic hideout? This amazing space, designed by Colleen Knowles Interiors and featured on Porch, boasts a whimsical passage to a bonus room cut and framed into the attic above this lucky kiddo’s room.

Cozy Reading Nook

What better way to encourage your little one to read than by giving them a cozy reading nook of their own?

Suspended from the ceiling and furnished with comfy cushions and a soft fur throw rug, this simple hoop canopy makes for an adorable and budget-friendly reading nook in this dusty pink and gold girl’s room designed by Winter Daisy Interiors.

Barn Door Dividers

Can't stop the kids from fighting? Divide and conquer!

This gorgeous shared space designed by Amber Interior Design used swoon-inducing sliding barn doors to divide one large bedroom into two separate rooms, offering plenty of shared play space and privacy as needed.

Heads Together

Need to make room for two? Try arranging twin beds in an “L” shape as pictured in this spacious and functional boys’ room from Maite Granda.

By tucking the beds into a corner, you’ll free up plenty of floor space. You can even add extra cushions to give the unit a couch-inspired makeover during the day. Genius!

Swinging Times

When it comes to kids’ rooms, the focus should always be on fun!

Whether you’re a toddler or a teen, this beautiful swing, spotted on KJ Design Mortar and Styling, is the perfect place to cuddle up with a good book. And the fact that it's see-through means it won't take up much visual space or make the room feel crowded.

Easy Canopy

A canopy is another fun and easy way to add personality to any space.

This sweet girl’s room packs a lot of style into one budget-friendly upgrade. Afro Bohemian Living incorporated this modest yet whimsical canopy of airy white fabric above the bed, completely changing the look of the space.

Bunk Up Without the Bulk

Bunk beds have long been the go-to solution for making the most out of a shared space, but these easy-to-recreate built-in bunks by Maite Granda offer a fresh take on the bulky, old-fashioned variety, boasting clean lines, a slim frame, and no-fuss modern appeal.

Love the look? Build your own!