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Whittling down your favorite kids' room paint ideas is no easy task, mainly because all the rules go out the window (or, at least, many of them do) when you’re designing a child’s bedroom. 

When it comes to kids' room ideas, you can be as playful as you like, and that means bright colors, bold patterns and even dramatic murals are all on the cards. There are a variety of paint ideas you can you use in a kids' room to create a joyful space that reflects their character and personality.

That doesn’t, however, mean that you should throw the whole swatch book at the walls – it takes even more careful planning than usual to make a carefree color palette look good. 

Whether you're planning a nursery or a room for your child to grow with, the key to a successful scheme is always careful planning, so to help we’ve gathered a selection of ways to use paint in kids' rooms along with some tips from the experts.

Kids' room paint ideas

When it comes to kids room paint ideas there are lots of different approaches. To find out how to choose the perfect paint shade, design and style when planning kids' room paint ideas, we have gathered our top tips as well as asking the experts. 

'There are two ways to consider decorating a child’s bedroom, one of reserved calm and tranquillity or, for much more fun, a joyful flourish of expressive creativity,' says Patrick O’Donnell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball, 'The former is probably the desire, but your child will appreciate some artistic exuberance and what is more, you can even get them involved in the process.'

'From the simple idea of a painted floor in our Modern Eggshell (go bold here), or a subtle mural of a mountain scape, to horizontal stripes to break up a room or even a tented ceiling. It all depends on your confidence and patience in preparation. Use Modern Emulsion for all your walls as this will give you peace of mind as fully washable and wipeable. '

Explore our top tips for kids' room paint ideas and get some great inspiration from a collection of bedrooms for seriously cool kids.

1. Be bold with color

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A kids' room is the ideal place to be bold with color. Asking for their input when choosing paint colors will create a design that truly reflects their personality, and will ultimately see them enjoy and use the space more. 

The bright colors used on this diagonal painted wall create an uplifting, playful feature wall, with the matching furniture and accessories creating an overwhelmingly colorful, unified design.

For two-toned designs like this, using the color wheel when choosing your bold color choices will ensure a successful, harmonious scheme. 

2. Create a two-toned look

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Perfect for kids' room paint ideas, zoning the space with color blocking techniques can generate designated areas for certain activities, as well as creating a sophisticated, two-toned look.

In this kids' room, the white paint on the upper part of the walls and ceiling make the space feel light and bright, creating a spacious, relaxing atmosphere; with the gray paint used on the bottom half grounding the room. The wooden paneling adds emphasis and texture to mark the paint divide, and the overall look is perfect for creating a subtle impact in a room.

3.  Paint the crib or bed frame 

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A quick and easy way to rejuvenate a bedroom, if you want to steer away from painting the whole room, painting pieces of furniture, such as a crib or bed frame, can transform not only the room itself, but can give a new lease of life to older pieces of furniture that may require some much needed love and attention.

This beautiful crib, painted a bright red shade, is the stand out feature in this nursery. Injecting a colorful, contemporary element to a traditional wooden crib frame, the design is complemented by the calming, pale blue shade on the walls, and enhanced by the eye-catching prints on the curtains and rug.

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Instead of painting all four walls in a block of color, why not use paint to create unique, abstract designs.

In this room, the gray paint has been subtly used to create a simple, abstract element on the walls, drawing your focus to the shelves and their displays. Whether you choose bigger, bolder designs or stick to a more calming one like in this room, using paint to create different shapes and outlines on a wall can add a modern, graphic element to a kids' room.

5. Use a beige-gray shade

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When planning paint ideas for a kids' room, choosing a timeless shade that can grow with them and the room is a great and practical option. 

Opting for a neutral backdrop allows for you to add color and pattern through accessories and furnishings, with a beige-gray shade ideal for creating a gender-neutral space. A favorite for designers and experts alike, beige-gray is a versatile neutral that can stand the test of time, effortlessly integrating into both classic and contemporary interiors.

In this beige-gray painted room, ochre and pale pink accents add a playful note, creating an elegant contrast with the painted walls and matching curtains. The light wood and natural, textured rug complement the beige-gray color, and unite the whole scheme together to create a room that is warm and inviting.

6. Transport them to another world with a mural

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Bedroom ideas can encompass boundless imagination – so why not make sure their four walls encourage your child to think outside the box? As seen in this bedroom, even the simplest of painted murals can be a stimulus for creative play. 

With just a canny choice of two complementary – and very atmospheric – colors, along with a zigzag design that can be easily marked out with masking tape, this child is instantly transported to forested mountains filled with lions, tigers, and bears (oh my). 

7. Pick out feature furniture with paint

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Kids' room paint ideas aren't just for walls. If you’ve got a tired-looking item of furniture that you want to turn into a statement piece, get out your paintbrush. This method works particularly well in a child’s room, where you have more licence than usual to colour block in bold shades. 

Here, a vintage bunk bed is given a modern update with a lick of cadmium red all over, providing a contemporary take on traditional shared bedroom ideas. This is contrasted with white bedding and walls, but mirrored through red striped accents throughout the room. 

8. Choose soothing colors for a nursery 

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‘If you’re decorating a child's room, paler colors tend to be more calming and soothing – both for the child and parents,’ says Judy Smith, color consultant at Crown . 

‘A background of pastel yellows, soft blues, aqua greens and warm pinks can be a good basis from which to add more color. You can always add brighter tones on top of these colors in stripes, squares or a whole painted bedroom accent wall to inject a bit more fun as your child grows. ’ 

9. Throw out the gender rulebook

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‘As tradition goes in kids’ bedroom design, blue has been associated more with bedroom ideas for boys and pink in girls' rooms,’ says Interior Designer Ginny Macdonald . ‘I think that is an archaic thing of the past and that color shouldn't define someone's gender. I love the idea of blue for girls' bedroom ideas, and it doesn't just have to be added in in small doses.’ 

In this bedroom, a soft powder blue is the lead color in a pretty, feminine room for a younger child. The overhead storage and the skirting is painted, while the same color is mirrored in a patterned wallpaper on the walls and inside the cozy nooks. 

10. Choose a finish that will do the hard work

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‘We all know that children’s bedroom and playroom ideas need to factor in some wear and tear, so choosing the right finish when considering kids' room paint ideas is vital’, says Patrick O’Donnell, color expert and brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball .  

‘For walls, choose finishes like our Modern Emulsion, which is washable and wipeable for accidental disasters that strike. For woodwork, resilience is key, so our super hard-wearing Modern Eggshell will fit the bill, from all your woodwork to bedroom furniture, and is even tough enough for painted floorboards.’ 

11. Create a rainbow headboard

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Somewhere under this rainbow is the perfect place for kids to snuggle up at night. ‘Whether there's already an existing headboard or not, you can create an extra pop in the room by adding the same or a contrasting color to the wall behind it,’ says Natasha Bradley, interior design and color psychologist at Lick Home . 

‘You can make the space really exciting for your little one by painting a rainbow, a cloud, or simply some geometric shaped kids' room paint ideas behind the bed. This will make nap time even more enjoyable and will turn the boring routine into a real adventure.’ 

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Invest in graffiti-style artwork for older children

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When planning bedroom ideas for teenagers and older children, consider swapping rainbows for something a little edgier. This striking wall mural contains nods to graffiti-style street art, depicting a fantastical urban scene created through the use of stencilling and spray paint. 

If this is a little beyond your artistic talents, consider hiring a professional artist to create something bespoke for your child that they can help design. 

13.  Zone their workspace with color

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Building a dedicated space for homework is never a child’s top priority in their dream bedroom, but pay close attention to it and they will thank you later. To help make a distinction between work and play, use color to zone their workspace area. 

This technique works particularly well with a recessed desk area, like the one in this room. By painting this section of the room a more stimulating hue than the rest, you’ll make the area feel special and more exciting – and they might spend more time there than you expect. 

14. Neutral walls don’t have to be boring

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While it may be tempting to go to town with technicolor in kids' room paint ideas, staying restrained when it comes to the wall color does have its benefits. In this sophisticated bedroom, the pared back beige walls allow the feature green chair and pink patterned curtains to really pop. 

Choosing a neutral color that is adaptable is also more likely to stand the test of time. If your child’s chromatic tastes change as they age, you can simply swap the color of the soft furnishings rather than needing to repaint the entire room. 

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As they drift off to sleep, the bedroom ceiling is likely the last thing your child will see before entering the land of nod – so give them something to dream about. A statement ceiling can come in all shapes and sizes, from a stencilled starry night to wallpapered maps of the world. 

In this room, the bedroom becomes the big top, thanks to a simple but transportive design that uses small bedroom ideas for kids to turn a compact space into circus of wonders. 

16. Give your pinks staying power by keeping them earthy

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‘When it comes to decorating a girl’s room, most people seem to think pink should be the go-to shade,’ says Smith, ‘However, the latest trends have introduced more modern updates and fresh twists on this classic color scheme. Warm shades of terracotta create a grounding and restful space, whilst adding a punchy pop of color.’ 

‘For longevity, steer away from sugary pinks in favour of warmer tones that feel more grown up,’ adds Nina Tarnowski, founder of Woodchip & Magnolia . ‘This will ensure the décor grows with them. Consider softer shades of pink and soft peaches, balanced by gentle neutrals. ’

17. Use paint to zone a play area

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When thinking about paint colors for a kids room consider what the different areas of the room will be used for and choose a paint to fit the mood, this will help bring identity to the different areas.

‘Paint is a fantastic tool too for zoning spaces, creating an area for play, a calming and sophisticated area for homework, or a gentle relaxing space for sleep,’ explains Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene . ‘Vivid hues work well in more vibrant areas that see a lot of activity,' she adds.

This color blocking of green and blue is a fun way to use paint in a play area and but also captures the feeling of a soothing landscape. Uplifting but not overpowering, the two tones – Little Greene’s Pale Lime and Brighton – are accented with a further pop of vibrant marigold on the skirting. 

'Don’t forget to consider the skirting boards and woodwork in your scheme too, these can be harmonious, an all-over treatment or contrasting to suit the mood,' adds Ruth Mottershead.

18. Create a feature floor

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Paint is a quick and easy way to create a feature of a floor, you could try painting each the floorboards in a selection of different tones, or pain a chequered effect to give a nod to the circus. 

Introducing color on the floor and keeping the walls neutral is a great small bedroom idea for kids as it helps keep rooms feeling bright and airy. 

19. Spark joy with soft yellow

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Associated with optimism, yellow is a lovely color for a kids' room, what's more it is also a hugely versatile shade making it popular choice for gender neutral schemes.

'Yellow represents hope, happiness, and positivity, but it’s also a lively and vibrant pigment, which makes it perfect for a children’s bedroom,' says Dominic Myland, founder of Mylands Paints . 

When selecting yellow paint shades be sure to think about the light in the room, says Dominic. ‘As with any pigment, natural light will affect how your color choice looks in a room so I’d always recommend painting a sample onto the different walls in a room so you can see how it will look in different lights throughout the day. '

If the room is north facing consider a warm shade for a nurturing and welcoming feel. 'Golden Square™ No. 131 is a bright golden yellow paint with slight orange undertones to give it nuance and a subtle glow that’s warm and inviting,' says Dominic Myland. 'The color is perfect as a main wall color for a cheerful backdrop or is great for adding playful details with joinery, woodwork and borders.'

20. Use paint to add accents of color

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Paint is a brilliant way to introduce vibrant accents of color to a kids room demonstrated in this space by Philip Thomas. Decorating with orange can dominate a space when used wall to wall in a bedroom, so instead consider limiting it so smaller areas to ensure the space remains restful.

'The wonderful thing about children's rooms is that you can really push the envelope in terms of bright, joyful color,' says Philip Thomas . 'In one of my favorite children's rooms I've designed, we did a color scheme of blue and orange, pairing a blue dotted wallpaper with a door painted in Benjamin Moore's Tangy Orange, and a ceiling in their Sapphireberry shade. '

What is the best color to paint a child’s bedroom? 

There is, of course, no one color that triumphs over all others – a room color’s success is entirely down to the individual child, their likes and dislikes, your personal interior style and the architectural qualities of the room itself. 

If you want to create a calming environment or are looking for nursery room ideas then paler, softer tones are best. For older children, consult them on their favorite colors. If they love bold colors then embrace it – but if it feels like too much to paint the whole room in the bright shade they picked out, then consider pairing it with more muted tones in the form of children's bedroom wallpaper, a simple mural or feature wall. You could also use that color as an accent throughout the furnishings and wall art, with a neutral base underneath. 

How do you paint a child’s bedroom?  

Painting a child’s bedroom can be the most fun you can have in interior design, and gives you licence to really get creative. ‘Reflecting their bubbly personalities, kids' room paint ideas such as dynamic patterns, eye-catching murals and bright colors will create a stimulating and cheerful scheme to inspire playtime,’ says Smith. 

It’s also not only important to consider the color of the paint but the qualities of it too in relation to how the room will be used. Washable emulsions are a necessity for kids who love making art in their rooms, while hardy floor paint is essential if your child loves to run around. 

Finally, consider how their tastes are likely to change, and plan accordingly. If they love one particular color, choose a shade or tone that is more likely to grow with them for a few years in the future. 

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21 Best Kids Room Paint Colors

Selecting a paint color for your bedroom walls is an activity that anyone can get excited about—whether you're a kid begging for bright aqua paint or an adult looking to promote relaxation with a soothing, pale green. If your current paint necessities are kid-centric, it might take a little more thought and collaboration to nail down the right color for your kid. You'll want to make sure it's something they like that fits their personality but also a color they can grow into that's stylish. Ahead, we've laid out a few designer-approved ideas—from a light, energizing yellow to a sea blue. Whether you go through these with your kid or are in the process of designing a nursery for a new family member on the way, there's sure to be at least one color that'll help bring your kid's bedroom to life.

And if you feel as though you could benefit from a few more tips on how to design a room your kids will actually love, we have you covered with useful tips and tricks by age group.

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Soft Pink

arent & pyke

For this bedroom, Arent & Pyke opted for modern, sculptural pieces that strike a careful balance between playful and grown-up. The soft pink walls contrast nicely with the upholstered headboard by Kelly Wearstler.

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2

Lilac

stacey van berkel

Soft purple walls with mint green trim give this room by MA Allen Interiors a magical aura. It was designed to empower the client's two-year-old granddaughter so that she could "grow and pursue anything under the sun," says the North Carolina-based designer.

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3

Vivid Green

GENEVIEVE GARRUPPO

"Less conventional than your typical navy, this striking green plays well with blue, red, gray, black, and even wood tones, making it the perfect accent color for a bedroom that can easily grow with its inhabitant," says designer Emily C. Butler of this room she dreamt up for her client's son in their New York City apartment.

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4

Blue-Gray

Jorge Gera

Gray may not seem like a very fun color to use in a kid's room, but a shade with blue undertones—like in this room by designer Tom Stringer—can make it more enticing. Not to mention, the shade is the perfect backdrop for bright furniture and accessories.

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5

Gray

Arent & Pyke

If you like the idea of a neutral gray, consider giving it a bit more interest by adding a textural element, like shiplap, to one or more of the walls. Add playful accents as Arent & Pyke did in this room.

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6

Deep Teal

jessica antola

A fresh coat of deep turquoise livens up this kids' room designed by Starrett Hoyt Ringbom. Stacked antique trunks become extra surface and storage space, and a large wall map gives the room more character.

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7

Bright Pink

luke white

This little girl's room by designer Barry Dixon is full of fun treasures, but the bright pink wall really makes it an exciting space to spend time in.

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8

Peach

KATIE NIXON

While this girl's room by designer Caitlin Wilson features grasscloth on the walls, it's the perfect inspiration for a paint choice. A peach paint will easily offer a lively feel without being too overwhelming.

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Off-White

SARA LIGORRIA TRAMP

An off-white with a bit of gray, like the shade in this bedroom designed by Emily Henderson, can be all you need to let your kid's room transform as they grow. The universal backdrop will look good no matter how their style changes over the years.

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10

Orange

NICOLE MORRISON

For a small kid's room, designer Kelly Finley of Joy Street Design incorporated a custom bed with built-in storage. It boasts a bright orange interior, which was inspired by the color palette of a pillow that the child liked.

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Blue and Yellow Stripes

TREVOR PARKER

There's no rule you can't use more than one color! “We wanted the children’s bedroom to be whimsical but sophisticated enough for them to grow into,” explains designer Garrow Kedigian. “We painted blue and yellow lines vertically in wide stripes on the walls in the flavor of a circus tent theme.”

Use the exact colors to get the same look in your kids' room below.

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12

Berry

john merkl

Take note of the vibrant red-meets-pink color on the walls in this room by Studio Heimat. With walls drenched in this color, you can fill your kid's room with more neutral furnishings that last for years to come.

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Cerulean Blue

Courtesy of David Tsay for Emily Henderson Designs

Go with a dark, rich shade of blue—as seen here in this bedroom bt designer Emily Henderson—that'll make your kid love the room even when they hit the stage where you're not allowed inside of it.

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14

Light Yellow

Simon Upton

If their room is bright and cheerful, they'll be more energized to get their homework done. A light yellow can easily help achieve this atmosphere.

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15

Chalkboard

Courtesy of Bethany Nauert for Emily Henderson Designs

They're going to be drawing all over the walls anyway, so you might as well embrace it by covering a wall will chalkboard paint. Take inspo from this room by Emily Henderson, which features a chalkboard wall with framed art displayed toward the top.

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16

Aqua

Victoria Pearson

This shade of blue may be the most versatile color ever, because it works with almost anything from coral, to pink, to green, to yellow.

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17

Beige

Courtesy of Philip Gorrivan

A classic sand color is neutral enough to work over several years and can act as a foundation, so the details can change as the child starts exploring their own personal style.

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18

Sea Blue

Alec Hemer

No underwater-themed bedroom is complete without walls that are reminiscent of the sea. Naturally, a sea blue makes an excellent candidate.

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19

Pale Green

Courtesy of Fiona Newell Weeks

The brightness of this color makes the room feel bigger than it really is and abundant in natural light, even though the window is relatively small.

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20

Eggshell

Courtesy of Young House Love

Pure white can feel a little stark, so warm up the space with an eggshell shade. That way, you're still in the neutral family, and you can add contrast with decor and accent pieces.

See more at Young House Love.

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21

Sky Blue

Courtesy of Krista Nye Schwartz

This more toned-down blue gives the room a relaxing vibe (so hopefully they'll actually fall asleep by their bedtime).

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Finishing and painting the walls in the nursery is an important and crucial moment, since not all materials are suitable for children. Painting is the fastest and easiest way to cover: having prepared the walls for it once, you can only refresh or change their color in the future.

Painted walls are an inexpensive solution with a huge number of design options, limited only by your imagination

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  • Photos of interesting wall painting ideas in a child's room

    • Modern paint coatings are practical, reliable, safe and easy to clean. Painted walls are not afraid of felt-tip pens and handprints, all traces can either be washed off or repainted. Painted walls in one color will be the best background for all kinds of decoration. If desired, they can be decorated with vinyl stickers or painted with acrylic paints. nine0003

    The paint allows you to decorate the walls to your taste, you just need to come up with a plot and choose the right color

    The easiest and ideal option for choosing materials for painting walls in a children's room is to find paint marked "for children" or "kids". The paint used for the children's room must be water-based, non-toxic, and have environmental certifications.

    It is strongly not recommended to paint children's walls with oil or alkyd enamel paints, as they contain harmful substances, they form a film on the surface of the walls that does not allow the walls to breathe, and also have a sharp and unpleasant odor, which very often causes allergic reactions. nine0003

    Wall painting is often combined with other finishing materials, creating an original and unique interior

    Choice of materials for painting

    Wall paint in a children's room should have the following characteristics:
    hypoallergenic;

    The following types meet all the above requirements:

    Paints and varnishes without toxic components are suitable for painting the walls of a children's room.

    1. Acrylic paints dry quickly, have almost no smell, form a high-strength matte surface when dried, and are easy to clean.
    2. Water dispersion is odorless, dries very quickly, is breathable, easy to clean and inexpensive. nine0012
    3. Silicone paint is a very durable, modern material for painting walls. It is both waterproof and vapor permeable, which is why it is often used for bathrooms.
    4. Latex. Such paint fits well on the walls and holds firmly. The painted surface is very pleasant to the touch.
    5. Ecological paints are characterized by exclusively natural ingredients. The name itself indicates compliance for the decoration of children's rooms. The only disadvantage of such paints is the high cost. nine0012

    Choosing a color palette

    When choosing a color, it is important to pay attention to the dimensions of the room, the height of the ceilings and the degree of illumination.

    For a small room or with windows to the north, it is better to choose light colors.

    Cold shades look harmonious in sunny rooms. Northern bedrooms are best decorated in warm and light colors. To expand the space, you need to use light shades. If the room is not only small, but also dark, white walls are ideal. nine0003

    White walls will visually enlarge the space of a small room.

    Pastel colors and soothing shades are appropriate in a newborn's bedroom: cream, pale green, powdery pink, pale blue, light lilac. Gentle shades will promote a restful sleep of the child.

    The right shades and decorations will create a favorable atmosphere in the baby's room

    For babies from 2 to 5 years old, you can choose more saturated colors: green, orange, yellow, blue, pink and even red. nine0003

    Little owners will be happy to take part in decorating the walls of their room

    Calm shades of green, blue, turquoise or blue will help children of school age to concentrate. The walls of the teenage room can be decorated in light gray, olive, gray-blue, beige, brown. You can also choose bold and bright shades. For a girl's room, use black and white walls with a pink accent, and for a boy, orange is suitable.

    A teenager's room is a place for self-expression, the design of which should be chosen by the owners of the room

    What color to paint the children's room photo

    Most often, the color of the walls in the nursery is chosen depending on the gender of the baby, but this is not always correct. There are many theories about the effect of color on the mental, emotional and physical state of the child. Therefore, the selection of a color palette should be individual.

    Using paint of different colors, you can draw your favorite garden on the wall of the room with your own hands

    Red shades are considered very intense - they can increase blood pressure, cause rapid breathing and heartbeat, and stimulate the brain. Such colors will not harm lethargic and inactive children. While for hyperactive children they are contraindicated, as they can cause nervous overload. nine0003

    It's easy to decorate a room with simple patterns using stencils

    Shades of yellow are suitable for preschoolers. In a sunny room, the child will concentrate better. Orange will bring a feeling of joy and warmth. Blue shades will relieve anxiety and worries, as well as increase interest in obtaining new information. Green tones will ensure a restful sleep and a good mood. With the help of pink shades, it is good to teach the baby to coziness and comfort.

    Yellow is associated with the sun, warmth and summer holidays

    Light gray walls will serve as an excellent backdrop for bright decor

    Exquisite lilac hue makes the atmosphere very cozy and attractive

    It is very important to think over and choose the right tandem of colors for decorating a nursery interior. So that the child does not feel depressed, less tired and in a good mood, the primary colors should not be too bright and saturated.

    Children's room can become a space for joint creativity of the child and parents. There are many design options for the walls in the nursery: you can paint them in different colors, apply a pattern or ornament to the painted surface, make the wall velvet using special paints. The graphite wall looks very original, which the kid can paint with chalk on his own. nine0003

    A slate wall is a great solution for preschoolers

    One tone wall painting may seem like a boring idea, but it's very practical. Children grow up quickly, so decorating plain walls with special stickers will help transform, and, if necessary, change the plain space of a child's room. This option will help save money, while quite easily allowing you to reload the space of the children's room.

    Nursery wall that children can decorate themselves with stickers or drawings

    Adolescents change their interests, habits and priorities. Toys on the shelves are replaced by books and student supplies. The design of the room becomes aimed at creating a favorable environment for study and creative work. Some teenagers need a bright interior to keep themselves in good shape, while others need a calm palette for studying and relaxing after class.

    Wall painting in white in a minimalist room

    High-tech children's room with plain walls in light gray

    Combination of gray surfaces with brickwork in a loft-style room

    If the room has a small area, it is better to make it in light colors, and to add brightness, decorate the accent wall in rich and bright colors, the child paints the wall with acrylic paints on his own. So the teenager will be able to boast of an unusual setting in front of friends.

    A combination of two or three colors of the rainbow will dilute the monotonous interior

    Wall painting for a boy

    Boys are constantly inventing or redesigning or rebuilding something. It is on the rapid change of shades and shapes that you need to pay attention. It is better to take calm tones as a basis. For example, you can use different shades of blue or cyan. Plain walls perfectly complement colorful illustrations, patterns or drawings.

    Baby boy's room in pale blue

    Wall theme for boy:

    An accent wall in a boy's room can be decorated with photo wallpaper with a world map

    Wall painting for a girl

    Decorating a girl's room is not an easy task. Each element of decor should contribute to the formation of taste and the development of creative abilities. It is necessary to fill the space with tenderness, sophistication and mystery. nine0003

    In a small room for a girl, you can choose white as the main tone, and highlight the role of an accent with soft pink.

    Pink shades remain traditional, but the use of other colors is not excluded. The combination of different colors will bring enthusiasm and energy to the interior. If the girl is very active, then her emotional mood can be corrected with color.

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    Girls Wall Themes:

    The wall at the head of the bed is very popular. You can make it an accent by decorating it in bright colors, and at the same time not worry that the child will be overexcited and will not be able to fall asleep.

    Bright bedroom of a modern girl of school age

    If you approach the interior design creatively, taking into account the peculiarities of a child's development, then the most ordinary room can be turned into a mysterious world of children's dreams. nine0003

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    Photos of cool wall painting ideas in a child's room

    A selection of wall designs for different children's rooms: paint color

    We select a comfortable background color for the room of a baby, a primary school student and a teenager, study safe compositions, take note of life hacks and useful tricks.

    nine0002 Publication date: 03.02.2020

    Material prepared: Vera Rogatko

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    Shades of blue for the boy's room, but only pink for the girls? This formula is outdated: today, designers are turning to unisex tones, and the very approach to choosing a color for painting walls in a children's room is more like an approach to the background palette of "adult" spaces. nine0003

    In this post we have collected photos of the most modern tinting solutions for the walls of the rooms for the younger ones. We will also share tips on choosing the right tone, safe composition and the right tools if you want to repaint the nursery yourself.

    Design: House of Sylphina

    What color to paint the walls in the children's room?

    It is clear that here it is better to avoid flashy, too active shades: if you stay in a room with a predominance of colors-pull-out-eye for a long time, the child is guaranteed to get tired and irritable. For the rest, in matters of choosing a background, it is best to start from the age of the boy or girl. nine0212 Walls in spaces for toddlers and preschoolers should preferably be painted in not too saturated, but not too light shades: ideally, they should have minimal visual weight and an optimistic emotional coloring. Suitable wheat, pistachio, pale blue, lilac tones, shades of yogurt, cream, condensed milk.

    Design: Sergey Volkov

    Design: KorenevaZhadanDesign

    Design: Ekaterina Uglova

    You can combine the paint with non-contrasting wallpaper by pasting it in the crib area: this will help offset the restraint of plain walls.

    Design: Marina Sargsyan

    Designers today have two main approaches to the rooms of younger students:

    Design: Oleg Klodt, Anna Agapova

    Design: Bodes Studio

    Design: Marina Grigoryan

    Design: Design Bureau Tatyana Alenina

    Design: Victoria Vlasova Interiors

    Design: Natalia Kuner

    Design: Maria Mironenko

    Design: Tatyana Alenina Design Bureau

    Design: Design Studio of Marina Kutuzova "Details"

    Design: Katya Chistova

    If the area and style of the room allows, you can add "colored" slate paint. Having an area on the wall that a child can “legally” color, draw on with crayons and take notes will reduce the amount of damage to the interior from children’s creativity. nine0003

    Design: Alina Ursova

    Design: Aiya Lisova

    There are already many more interesting options for painting walls in the nursery of a teenager : at this stage of his life, the choice of color and design is already taking into account the opinion of the teenager himself.

    Design: Irina Lavrentieva, Anastasia Kamenskikh

    Design: Daria Kolesova

    Design: Ekaterina Uglova

    Do not be afraid of dark shades if a boy or girl of 11-16 years old insists on just such a palette. Contrary to popular belief, a dark interior does not necessarily turn out to be gloomy, and with the right combination of shades it will look stylish and help a teenager express himself.

    Design: AK Design

    Design: Elena Gorenstein Workshop

    Design: Inna Arbois

    But it’s still worth trying to dissuade acid, flashy colors, or insist on an alternative: for example, offer to paint a small fragment of a room in a controversial color (a section of a wall in a sports area, the inside of a rack), hang bright posters, pick up one in this color -two pieces of furniture.

    Design: Anastasia Kovalchuk

    Design: Igor Kurkin

    Design: Ilya and Svetlana Khomyakov

    Glossy or matt: which is better?

    The more matte the coating, the more difficult it is to wash it from fingerprints, splashes of gouache or watercolor, traces of a dirty ball with which the child played outside and decided to play at home too, and so on. At the same time, glossy (and the easiest to clean) paint among the ideas for painting walls in a nursery is quite rare. The optimal degree of gloss in children's paint is not less than 5%, but not more than 40%. nine0003

    If you want matte walls that can be cleaned from dirt, choose products with a gloss level of 7-15% : that's how eggshells shine. Simple dirt on them can really be washed with a damp sponge and detergent. And if you need the most practical surfaces, choose semi-matt, satin paints (gloss level 16-40%).

    Design: DVEKATI

    How to make sure that the selected tone will reveal as planned? nine0007

    To do this, it is worth buying a sample with paints of the colors you like and paint pieces of drywall with them about half a meter each, always in two layers. Ready-made paints need to be attached to the walls in the nursery and observe how the colors will open up under different lighting conditions. It is not entirely correct to paint directly on the wall: during the final painting, a three-dimensional smear mark may remain, and the builders will require an additional payment for repainting.

    Design: Ivan Stoyka

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    How to choose a safe formulation?

    Water-based paints are designed for indoor use - they almost do not smell, dry quickly and are considered as harmless to the body as possible. At the same time, even the most environmentally friendly composition contains chemical solvents aldehydes, ketones and other volatile organic substances (VOCs or VOCs). How safe the product will be depends on the concentration of VOCs: according to European standards, the maximum allowable value is 3%, that is, no more than 30 grams per 1 liter. To determine how much volatile organic substances are in the paint, look for the VOC Label on the bank or the manufacturer's website indicating the content of these substances. The fewer of them, the better. nine0003

    Design: Galina Golinei

    It is useful to ask the seller for international certificates, for example, ISO 9001 (international standard for quality management), and look for special eco-labels, for example, “Nordic Swan” (Nordic Swan), “Blue Angel” (Der Blaue Engel) European environmental symbol (European Eco-Label) and others. At the same time, many brands produce separate lines of paints for children's rooms: hypoallergenic, low in VOCs. The fact that the paint is intended for the children's room, the manufacturer usually writes directly on the bank. nine0003

    Design: Zhenya Zhdanova

    How to paint the walls in the nursery by yourself?

    It is better to entrust the preparation of walls to professionals: the surfaces to be painted must be perfectly aligned, and this is a complex multi-stage process with a lot of technological nuances. But the task of how to paint the walls in the nursery, if they are already prepared, or repaint them from one color to another is feasible even for an amateur.

    What do you need?

    Design: Victoria Lazareva

    We paint the walls in the nursery like the pros: 5 basic rules

    1. You need to paint at least two layers, waiting for each to dry completely. nine0213 More layers may be needed - it depends on the hiding power of the composition. The better the quality of the paint, the higher its hiding power, and the less the expense, effort and time spent on work. 2. First of all, the corners and joints are painted, then the main area of ​​the walls. 3. Each layer is applied by roller in exactly one direction: either horizontally or vertically. And when applying the next layer, the direction of movement of the roller must be changed: for example, if the first layer was applied up and down, the second is applied to the right and left, the third - up and down again. So the composition will be applied more evenly, without smudges and unpainted areas. nine0212 4. When dipping the roller into the bath, it is important to run it over the ribbed surface each time so that the fur coat is well saturated and does not absorb excess. 5. To see unpainted areas, you need to look at the surface to be painted from a different angle, take a few steps back, look from different angles. Then the glimpses can be painted over immediately, without waiting for the layer to dry.

    Design: Masha Feinberg

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