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36 Cool Kids' Bedroom Theme Ideas

Kids adore fairy-tales, different stories about pirates and cowboys and surely cartoons. They often imagine themselves heroes of them. Girls play dolls and dream to be a princess or famous ballerina, boys collect comics about super-heroes and want to be as cool as them. You could make your child very happy by creating a bedroom which take ideas from his or her favorite character. Nowadays it is not very difficult and usually only depends on your imagination. There are available a lot of different themed furniture and accessories in the shops. One of cool and easy solutions to create a right atmosphere are various wall stickers, which also have great advantage – they are not very expensive. You may also create a real wall art with the favorite character if you are a creative mind. Although you could be more creative and try to find some unusual bed which will add more originality to you kids bedroom design and can comeplete the themed room look. Below on photos you could find many interesting ideas and probably choose something what might be liked by your child.

Girls’ Rooms

Girls’ rooms are often done using themes and colors we are goign to discuss but of course, it’s not obligatory and your girl can choose anything she likes – we’ll just take a look at the most traditional ideas. So, you can often see girls’ rooms done using princess, ballerina, princess castle, Paris and Disney themes. This isn’t all: your little girl can choose any cartoon or character to become a theme for her room, for example, Elsa from Frozen. As I’ve just said, the traditional colors are pink, lilac and pastels of any kinds including pastel blues. If you don’t want to look for a very original bed or make a large wall art, you can always pull off the theme with accessories and textiles.

a princess castle-inspired girl's bedroom with a castle artwork and pink beds with canopies is a very dreamy space

a cozy pastel house or castle-themed kid's room with a lavender house bed, pink bedding and bright furniture

a princess castle inspired room with a bright castle wall, a bed with pastel bedding and a canopy, green furniture

a mauve Princess themed kid's room with carved wooden furniture and touches of blue

a cute Paris-themed kid's room will be loved by most girls, I totally like wall art and a black forged bed that brings French chic

a princess-themed kids' room done in two ways - pink or blue, with a carriage bed and refined white furniture

a Disney princess themed kids' room done in pink, with art on the wlal and a bed done with pink bedding

a pink and buttermilk princess-style girl's room with a carriage bed, comfortable furniture and letter tiles

a pink ballerina-inspired kid's room with a canopy bed and a ballet dancer art on the wall

Boys’ Rooms

Boys’ rooms’ can come in lots of different themes: Sponge Bob, super heroes, nautical and sea, various kinds of sports, dinosaurs, races, Star Wars and many others. Everything depends on what your son likes and what characters he prefers. The traditional colors are blues, greens, greys, off-white, sometimes green, yellow and red but of course your son can choose literally anything that comes to his mind – traditions exist to get broken! Adding theme touches with colors, accesories and decor is a trendy idea that will make the room look more modern.

Sponge Bob themed shared kids' room is very colorful and bright and will be loved by those who enjoy cartoons

a sea-inspired boy's room done with a ship bed, lots of ship decor, toy sea creatures and even a pirate rug

a football-inspired boy's room with a real football space to play here is a dream of all the sporty kids and those who like activities

a Batman-inspired room with a Batmobile bed, a bat dresser and a bat cabinet is a very edgy and bold idea

a blue Spiderman kid's room with a statement art on the wall is another cool idea for those who love super heroes

a football-themed blue kid's room with various types of football balls and fun decor is ideal for boys

a dino meets pirates boy's room done in navy, green, white and with approppriate decor of both parts

a racing themed kid's room done with a car bed, a car artwork and a colroful tire rug

Batman is a very popular kids' room decor theme, mostly among boys, letyour kid feel like a super hero

a sea explorer room with a unique and very creative boat bed and round windows to create a ship feel

a colorful Mario Brothers themed kid's bedroom done in green, red, blue and black and white

a colorful Marvel super hero themed kids' room done in blue, red and black, with emblems and bright bedding

a cool space-themed kid's room done in navy, grey and white, with a star pattern incorporated and blue and grey furniture

a fun mint and green dinosaur-themed room with greenery, dinos and fun bedding is perfectly styled

a nautical travel kids' room with a map, blue walls and a cool star chandelier will easily fit both girls and boys

a shared lumbermen inspired kid's bedroom done in black, red and white with much light-colored wood

a Star Wars themed bedroom done in off-white and navy, with two tone bedding, signs, pillows and other small touches in decor

Gender Neutral Rooms

Gender neutral rooms are getting more and more popularity and if you want a themed room, you may  try log cabin, camp, horse farm or some other animal theme, space, adventures or cartoons and characters that your kid likes – just keep the colors more neutral or go universal, for example, green, grey, yellow, red. Such ideas are also great for shared kids’ rooms with different genders.

two ways of decorating a sea-inspired kids' room - adding boats and sails in different ways

a tropical kids' room done in two different ways - with a surf shelter housing two beds and a ship in the tropical sea

a bright and fun jungle-themed kids' bedroom with a bold artwork, a house bed and colorful jungle-inspired toys

a gorgeous camp-themed kids' room with canopy on branches, woven shades, faux trees and a faux fireplace

a large log cabin themed nursery done with green, orange and brown, with bunk beds and striped rugs

a lovely and soothing bunny-themed nursery with pastel touches will be nice both for boys and girls

a rustic themed bedroom with a stained wooden bed, boho bedding, a gallery wall and an open round shelf

an adventure-themed shared kids' room will easily fit both boys and girls thanks to its neutral color scheme

horse farm themed kids' room with an artwork on the wall, toys and wicker furniture feels cozy and relaxed

10 Winning Themes for Kids’ Rooms

Boats? Jungles? Superheroes? Whatever your child is into, give their room a look you’ll both love with these ideas

You start out with such good intentions. A serene white nursery with just a couple of carefully positioned, old-fashioned wooden toys or crocheted animals. Possibly an artfully displayed teddy bear or two. Then gradually something happens. Aside from the growing mountain of plastic gizmos, and toddlers who simply refuse to tidy up, our children start to develop their own interiors ideas.

They (probably) don’t care about taste, they don’t care about good design, they just want their surroundings to be bold, bright, cheerful and simply fun. How then to please both parties, and avoid a sea of sickly pink or walls of football memorabilia? The answer is to find a theme you can both agree on. Here are a few ideas that big kids and little kids alike will appreciate.

Cuckooland

Space
A massive rocket. Aliens. Forbidden planets. What’s not to love? The walls of this bedroom have been painted navy blue for the full ‘deep space’ effect – sure to please aspiring mini astronauts. It’s mixed only with white and red, and the restricted colour palette stops the room feeling too busy. I’m loving the standout rocket tent/bunkbed and world globes, as well as the red stencils on the wall.

Design Loves Detail

Woodland
Deep, dark forests are a timeless fairy-tale setting, and a woodland theme works beautifully in a small child’s room. Here, the idea has been followed through with toadstool and log seating, a tree complete with over-hanging branches and, if you look carefully, even magic poisoned apples and a frog just waiting to be kissed.

The 3D grass and tree trunk wall decorations are a smart alternative to wall stickers or stencils. Consider getting Perspex laser-cut to your own design. Look online for companies that can help you.

LLI Design

Floral
Flowers are a perennial favourite in kids’ rooms, but don’t assume you have to go for low-key sprigs or faded blossoms. This floral wallpaper is bold, bright and beautiful, and just retro enough to have plenty of attitude. Look out for bed linen that has a similarly bold floral theme. Note also the deep magenta as opposed to a more insipid pink.

See more ways to work modern florals

Leire Sol García Asch

Robots
There’s something so pleasingly retro yet futuristic about robots. The classic depiction hasn’t moved on since the 1970s, which is probably why they’re a thing with nostalgia-tripping ‘kidults’, too. Look out for robots on cushions, bed linen, prints and wall stickers, or go for a mural, as here. Don’t forget to display some vintage clockwork robots on shelves, too.

The Baby Cot Shop

Nautical
Nautical is a classic boys’ bedroom theme, but I reckon it’s just as cool for girls. The onus is very much on white, blue and red, with a few stripes, anchors and nautical accessories thrown in. Here, the bunk doubles as a magical sailing ship for the ultimate cool kid’s bed. Aye aye captain.

Walk Interior Architecture & Design

Vintage cottage
This room ticks all the boxes for timeless chic: patchwork quilt, mix and match fringed light shades and mini vanity unit. Try contrasting spotty and floral patterns, as seen here on the walls and bed, for a cottagey, shabby chic look.

LEIVARS

Geographical
A large, wall-mounted map is a classic touch in a kid’s room – fun and colourful, but educational, too. Kids love plotting adventures and this will help them learn new names and countries. It’s also likely to appeal to both older and younger children. In this room, the map mural works brilliantly along with the vintage-style metal lockers, wooden crates and fun ‘stuffed’ animal heads.

Chris Snook

Crazy bright
For a modern theme that appeals to grown-ups as well as little ones, and that can easily be changed to suit different stages, choose a neutral backdrop and accessorise with brights. These over-sized Lego storage bricks are fun and handy for stashing toys, while the woven pouffes, panel of geometrical wallpaper, blue chair and teepee all add up to a playroom that’s effortlessly cool.

Anita Roll Murals

Superhero
As the movies prove, superheroes never go out of fashion, either with kids or grown-ups, and for good reason. Here, framed vintage comic covers, cartoon cushions and, of course, that spectacular urban mural create a distinct Gotham City vibe. There are no end of superhero bed linen sets around; the trick is to tone them down with other accessories, like this plain red blanket.

Fundi Interiors

Jungle
Young children love animals, and a jungle or zoo scene makes for a charming theme. These bright animal wall stickers cheer up this compact bedroom no end, along with the unusual zebra-mounted TV. The result is cute and playful, while the pale blue walls give the impression of sunny safari skies. You can find tons of themed animal wall stickers for sale these days, and many peel off easily without marking walls.

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13 cool kids room themes

Looking for a fun way to decorate your nursery? You don't have to jump into cliché topics that are overdone. By choosing cool kids themes with good design potential, you can create a beautiful nursery that will grow with your child.

Encourage your little one to explore the world from a young age. Representations of the world through globes and maps help set the tone. Find inspiration across cultures with traditional decorative items from around the world. You can also add postcard-style images of places that have a personal meaning. nine0003

2. Updated nautical theme

Explore the high seas in a sophisticated nautical style. Simple additions such as a porthole-like round mirror, a decorative anchor and whimsical whale prints create an elegant and simple nautical theme.

3. Forest and forest creatures

Animal themes remain popular for children's themes. Instead of traditional jungle animals, fill your nursery with forest creature decor. Bears, foxes, owls, deer and other animals fit the theme. Add wooden accents to complete the theme. nine0003

4. Geometric pattern

Incorporate a specific geometric pattern throughout the decor to create a cohesive look. Stripes, triangles and polka dots are fun options. You can draw shapes on the walls or draw them through fabrics and wall decor.

5. Alphabet Theme

Nailing the letters of the alphabet without making the room look like a kindergarten shouldn't be difficult. One option is to collect wooden letters in different styles and colors to create an alphabet on the wall. You can also use funny images to represent different letters. nine0003

6. Starry night sky

When it comes to cool kids rooms, the starry sky theme is the best choice. It's a dreamy look that's easy to create with a mural, wall stickers, or starry wallpaper. Add some moons and clouds to complete the night look.

7. Design color scheme

Instead of an obvious theme, choose one or two colors as a unifying element. Black and white is a classic combination that offers a variety of decorating options, but you can paint the room with more vibrant colors to suit your preference. Instead of using the traditional blue for a boy or pink for a girl, you can opt for a bright citrus color theme like yellow and orange. nine0003

8. Little Library Lover

Starting your little one with a love of reading is part of this baby time, which is great for a baby girl or boy. Framed prints from children's classics, real book shelves, and other book-themed decor help set the theme. Start your children's book collection with a mini library filled with books you can read together.

9. Baby's name

Make your child the star of the nursery using your baby's name as the theme. You can write the name in decorative letters, use initials in decor, or add monograms to walls and bedding. nine0003

10. Outdoors and nature

The outdoors theme brings a touch of nature for a sweet, soothing retreat. The Kids Play Teepee is a fun addition that sets the theme and gives your little one a fun place to play for years to come. Mountain murals, paddles on the walls, and wall decor that shows your favorite outdoor spots complete the interior design.

11. Favorite character theme

Put some personality into the room by choosing your favorite character. You don't have to keep up with characters like Masha and the Bear or Disney. Upgrade to something unique like Star Wars or MARVEL Heroes.

12. Farm Frenzy

Take the barnyard theme for a more versatile farmhouse style. The wooden clapboard on the walls creates the basis for a rustic look, and you can place images of barnyard animals to delight your little one. nine0003

13. Children's beach decor

Green, blue and beige shades work well for a beach theme in a nursery. Wave prints, driftwood wall decor, and jars of shells out of your baby's reach are good options.

Interior design for a girl's room

Making an interior design for a girl's room is not easy. It is necessary to choose the optimal layout, furniture, color palette. The daughter is growing - the design of the bedroom should change after her, but with minimal investment of money and time. nine0003

Children's room is not just a place to sleep. This is a bedroom, a playroom, an office and a place to store clothes, books and toys. A nursery project should be creative yet practical. It is important to find a balance of form and function.

Design project by Maxim Lapshin and Maria Kosolapova

What elements make up a good design project for a girl's children's room

Decide on the color scheme for the project. Choose interior elements: wallpaper, furniture, accessories. Consider a storage system. nine0003

Color schemes

Choose one or two colors that the girl or girl likes and build a design project around them.

Bright children's in the project of Evgenia and Ilya Emelyanov

Pink is the most girly color. To prevent the interior from looking cloying, add yellow, light green or other bright accents to it. Dusty pink with neutral shades of beige or dark gray creates a romantic mood. Brighter or more saturated shades of pink can be used with black furniture and accessories. nine0003

Purple is also a good color for girls. Different colors, different moods. For a romantic design, pair magenta with soft, wavy white fabrics and white furniture. For a modern style project, use purple with hints of yellow or bright green.

Pink can become an accent for a girl's nursery. You can take a different color as a basis, even blue. Project by Elizaveta Dudareva

Blue is a traditional color for boys, but it can also look feminine. The combination of blue with white furniture and white accents is elegant. Soft or light blue is a good backdrop for images of flowers, butterflies, rainbows, and other artwork and accessories. The same goes for green. There are many shades: from soft and calm to bright and energetic. All of them will fit into the project. nine0003

The monochrome color scheme is suitable for a discreet girl who wants to appear more mature. Neutral colors create a calm interior. The appearance of such a project is easy to change without repainting the entire room: just change the furniture or accessories.

Project by Elza Erentsenova. Part of the room is covered with wallpaper with a pattern, part - plain wallpaper. This is how the room becomes dynamic.

Wallpaper

When you have decided on the color scheme for the project, start choosing wallpaper. This element of the children's room will create a magical mood. nine0003

Floral

Floral wallpaper is a popular design option for girls' bedrooms. Furniture and accessories in a neutral color will suit them.

Starry nights

A dark starry background will create a calm atmosphere in a child's room. This design is suitable for a small child, because in a soporific interior it will be difficult for an adult girl to do homework and do business.

Light shades

For a teenage girl, a classic-style bedroom project is suitable. Choose light and airy shades: the room will look light and airy. nine0003

Jungle Theme

Vibrant jungle-themed mural will turn your nursery into a fun place to hang out, play, learn, sleep. To complete the look, buy gold or brown linens. Decorate the room with red or yellow pillows and garlands.

Shabby chic

"Adult" style, which is becoming popular in the interiors of children's bedrooms. Beds with metal headboards or canopies go well with vintage floral wallpaper. It is a light, romantic and exquisite design that will suit both a younger girl and a girl. nine0003

In the room designed by Darya Fomina, part of the wall is decorated with chalk wallpaper

Chalk wallpaper

A wall on which you can draw is a dream of children and parents. Give the girl freedom of creativity. Let him draw on the wall, make collages and decorate the room to his liking. You solve two questions at once: now it is not only possible, but also necessary, to draw on the walls. At the same time, the design project is constantly updated by the hands of the girl herself.

Wall paintings, stencils, stripes and other accessories will also fit into the project. Little girls love the themes of cartoon princesses and other characters, but it is more practical to use photo wallpapers with trees, flowers and butterflies. They will be relevant even when the girl grows up.

Different ceiling materials visually divide the room into zones. Project by Svetlana Tamarova

Ceiling

An unusual ceiling creates an atmosphere of magic in the children's interior. You can paint a whimsical design upstairs without making the room look crowded. nine0003

The ceiling is above the head. The obvious solution is to depict the sky. Make the base layer blue. Add fluffy white clouds, a golden sun, some flying birds. An interesting option is a drawing of the night sky with metallic stars and a glowing moon.

Accent on the ceiling - an unexpected solution that makes the interior creative

If the walls are dominated by a light or neutral color, it is appropriate to make the ceiling bright. In the girls' room, a combination of ivory on the walls and a bright purple or grape color of the ceiling looks good. This looks flirtatious. nine0003

The geometric pattern adds dynamism to the interior. Keep the walls simple so they don't clash with the active ceiling design.

If you want to paint geometry on the walls, transfer the accent color to the ceiling as well. For example, make blue stripes or dots on the wall, and use the same shade of blue on the ceiling. The project will be completed.

Draping the ceiling with fabric will give the room a cozy and romantic look.

Another idea is to match the design of the ceiling with the theme of the whole project. For example, make decor in the style of the solar system. Planets on the ceiling and walls, some of which are voluminous and suspended like decorations. nine0003

If you prefer a simple and light design, try hanging lamps with an unusual design.

An interesting variant is a single pattern that starts on the wall and ends on the ceiling. The boundaries between the walls and the ceiling are erased, while the ceiling seems higher.

To fit everything you need in a small nursery, designer Olga Dorokhova chose two-level furniture.

Furniture

Thematic bed - Thomas the Engine or the princess's castle - a real treat for a girl. A simple single bed in a classic style looks more boring, but it is more practical and will last longer. nine0003

In smaller rooms, use beds with built-in tables and storage. A rollaway bed does not take up everyday usable space. For teenagers, a loft bed with a study space underneath is suitable.

A practical option for a growing girl is height-adjustable furniture. She will last longer.

Maxim Vakulenko created a design project for a nursery in neutral white tones. So that the design does not look boring, mint and pink accents are placed with textiles

Neutral options - natural wood, white painted wood or metal are smart choices. They will suit any color scheme: if a young girl wants to change the color scheme of the interior, there is no need to buy new furniture.

When designing a room, it is important to remember mirrors. They are vital for girls: to paint, to preen, to collect a daily look. In addition, mirrors create the illusion of more space - this is useful in a small room.

If there is enough space, put large pillows or pouffes in a corner: you will get a comfortable area where the girl will read books, chat and play with her friends.

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Bedding is an interior element. Buy bed linen of an interesting design, and the look of the nursery will change.

Designer Olga Prokhorova took into account many storage systems for toys and clothes in the design of the children's room. Parents know how frustrating it is to step on a lego brick with bare feet or trip over scattered toys. nine0003

Use simple storage options to instill in your girl a love of neatness. The most practical option is boxes. They are easy to rearrange, they are convenient to put things in, the room looks clean. Beautifully designed and colorful boxes, standing on a rack with cells, are an interior decoration. And if you want the contents to be clearly visible from the outside, transparent plastic boxes will come in handy.

When things are on open shelves, it is easier for children to choose what to do. Keep books and toys on the lower shelves so she can reach them safely. Use the upper shelves for decorative items and things that are not needed daily. nine0003

A cork or magnetic board is perfect for hanging your favorite photos and important documents.

The floor in the play area must be warm. Project by Evgeny Glazov

Floor

Cover wooden or tiled floors with carpet or buy a plush rug. It will be comfortable for a little girl to sit and crawl on a soft surface. And if the child falls, the carpet will soften the blow.

When the design of the room is neutral, the color and pattern of the carpet will fill in the missing accents. If the walls are bright colors, a neutral carpet, on the contrary, will soften the interior. nine0003

Wood effect laminates are suitable for older girls. They are affordable and easy to clean. To keep your feet warm, place a small rug near your bed and work area, or make underfloor heating.

Mikail Tupchiev's project for two girls. The room has a private space for each of the sisters

How to organize the space in a small nursery

Use the following ideas in the design of a small room: