Cute boys bedroom ideas


31 Sophisticated Boys’ Room Ideas

William Waldron; Reid Rolls

Designing a boys’ bedroom comes with its challenges. While you may want to forgo the neon walls, superhero bedding, and stacks of toys, the occupant of the room might have other ideas. It could be tempting to succumb to the requests of your young one, but remember that his tastes are still evolving. Also, there are plenty of chic ways to meet in the middle with ideas that are youthful and also refined. From bold wallpaper to whimsical furniture, a boys’ room can be designed with style to suit his personality. Here are 31 boys’ rooms with design ideas that are chic enough to steal for yourself.

Reid Rolls

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Energetic Backdrop

A cityscape that resembles hand-colored building blocks is a sophisticated and youthful backdrop. Pair it with a solid headboard and bedding to prevent an overstimulating design scheme. This Hermès wallcovering is a vibrant design detail in a Cincinnati home.

William Waldron

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Swinging Bed

Bring the fun parts of the playground into your home. A swinging bed adds whimsy to any room while creating an airy and ethereal environment. Designer Nicole Fuller suspended the bed from the ceiling in this New York City townhouse.

Brooke Schwab

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Vintage Accents

A vintage bedside table is a warm and surprising detail in this classic design scheme. A-List designer Darryl Carter created a beautiful and sophisticated boys’ bedroom in this California home.

Marili Forastieri

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Wild Wall Mural

While some kids love superheroes, others spend their time getting lost in the pages of fairy tales. One way to create a bedtime theme is to prominently use characters from a favorite story as a design element. In this Quogue, New York, kids’ bedroom, designer Rodney Lawrence installed a mural in muted colors featuring the characters of Where the Wild Things Are.

Ricardo Labougle

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Go Bold with Prints

Covering all furniture and surfaces in small, tight patterns in a monochromatic palette creates dimension and makes a space feel cozy, almost like a room in a dollhouse. A custom daybed in a Paris apartment is covered in a fabric from the Lorenzo Castillo Collection. A wallpaper from Dedar is used on the walls.

Suet Bruno

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Sports-Inspired

A graphic black-and-white wallpaper paired with industrial-style overhead lighting and, of course, a punching bag, conjures stylish sports vibes without feeling overly literal or clichéd.

Greg Premru Photography

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Pastel Hues

Bright white walls provide the perfect backdrop to an array of pastel shades, including peach curtains, a multicolored rug, and an assortment of toys. The loft bed—complete with a desk underneath—features a quirky painted cutout design.

Courtesy of One Manhattan Square

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Tropical-Themed

Something as simple as a fun theme, like this tropically inspired Manhattan boys’ room, is all you need to achieve a youthful yet elegant look. A striking pendant light, custom wallpaper, and tiger rug do just the trick.

Lincoln Barbour

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Muted Tones

While your kiddo may request shades of neon blue and green, compromising with muted versions is a failsafe way to craft a young yet elevated room. Here, a sage four-poster bed is layered with muted blue and yellow bedding, and framed dog prints are hung on the wall.

Alex Lukey

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Gender-Neutral

For a timeless and transitional space, opt for a gender-neutral palette that will last through all your child’s changing color preferences. Here, a boy’s bedroom features a grass cloth wallcovering by Kravet, bedding by St. Geneve Linens and Ralph Lauren, and bed frames and a nightstand from CB2.

Thomas Loof

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Pattern-Punched

Sophisticated pinstriped walls, a custom rug, wave-patterned pillows, and polka-dot bedding—all of which adhere to a palette of red and blue—balance elegance with youthfulness in this Brian J. McCarthy–designed boys’ room.

Jean Randazzo Photography

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A Chic Foundation

This warm Dodgers-themed bedroom balances youthful accents with a mature foundation. While the plush toys and wall art are playful and young, the room itself maintains a sophistication that will be appropriate for years to come.

Caryn Davis

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Nautical-Inspired

Choosing a nautical theme for a boys’ room is an easy way to create a fun, adventurous space in a chic manner. The bright blues of the bed frames, window frames, and accents are young and exciting, but they can also be reworked into an adult space over time.

Courtesy of Dering Hall

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A Bold Rug

The navy-and-white striped wall energizes this boy’s room but can be repurposed in a more refined way. The wall art and tiger rug are movable accents that add a youngness without feeling tacky.

Simon Upton

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Youthful Yet Mature

For an easy transition from childhood into teen years and adult life, consider decorative elements that are equally youthful and mature. A map on the wall can be an interactive piece for a young child, while its unique coloring makes it a perfect accent for an adult. The complementary scattered blues are energetic but lend a tranquil vibe.

Richard Romain

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Toys on Display

It can be difficult to find ways to keep toys out in the open without cluttering the room. In this Paris apartment, French designer Alix Thomsen neatly arranges her child’s vintage and contemporary toys on shelves above the bed, making them an accent as opposed to an eyesore.

Meghan Beirle-O'Brien

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Polka-Dot Walls

These subtle polka-dot white walls are young and funky but not overwhelming or distracting. Bright throw pillows add pop to the space, and bunk beds are perfect for brothers or a slumber party.

Courtesy of Dering Hall

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Charming Patterns

The youthful patterned wallpaper in this boy’s room lends an energetic feel, while the soft muted blue creates a more calming environment. The plush giraffe is a perfect addition that can be removed once the child gets older.

Richard Powers

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Primary Colors

In the Paris apartment of designer Anne-Marie Midy, a custom-made bunk bed and colorful armoire decorate the bedroom her two young sons share.

William Waldron

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Map Wall

The boys’ room in a Florida home is given a global perspective with the use of a world map as wallpaper.

Miguel Flores-Vianna

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Mixing Patterns

Designer Miles Redd used a crisp blue-and-white color scheme in the children’s room of this Manhattan home.

Pieter Estersohn

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Combine Old and New

For his son’s room, photographer Pieter Estersohn used one of his own images to add personality to the walls.

Simon Upton

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Striking Blues

Stylesetter Aerin Lauder decorated her son’s East Hampton bedroom in electric shades of blue.

Pieter Estersohn

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World Map and Orange Accents

In actress Julianne Moore’s Manhattan loft, her son’s room features a larger-than-life world map.

Björn Wallander

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Graphic Pillows

In this stylish yet kid-friendly Manhattan duplex, the son’s bedroom features a bed by DucDuc, a womb chair by Knoll, and a pendant light by Kartell; the map decal is by Dezign, and the felt rug is by Patterson Flynn Martin.

Trevor Tondro

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Funky Map Carpet

In a Pacific Palisades home that mixes a relaxed California lifestyle with Art Deco glamour, designer Alison Palevsky pulled off a boys’ room that is colorful yet sophisticated, with striped bedding contrasting the colorful map carpet.

Thomas Loof

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Color Blocking

Eric Piasecki

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Warm and Playful

In this Manhattan home designed by Steven Gambrel, maps serve as colorful decor in the playful, vibrant boy’s room.

William Waldron

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Rustic and Sporty

In photographer William Waldron’s home, a young man’s bedroom is filled with hints of what he loves, including a signed snowboard on the ceiling and a skateboard and guitar next to the bed.

Björn Wallander

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Custom Bunk Beds

This room in a Silicon Valley family home features custom-made bunk beds and bedding by John Robshaw. The pillows are by Jonathan Adler, the shag rug is by NuLoom, and the flooring is walnut.

31 Best Boys Bedroom Ideas in 2022

Studio Life/Style

Since you probably don't want to spend the next five years arguing with your son about his bedroom, you'd be well-advised to come up with a color scheme and style you both feel good about it. And no, it doesn't have to be all shades of blue and fire trucks. To get the inspiration flowing, we're spotlighting thirty-one of our favorite boys rooms. From calming and neutral to over-the-top and bold, ideas will satisfy everyone in your house—we bet your daughter will love these decorating ideas, too.

Studio/Lifesytle

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Build a Slide

It simply doesn't get any cooler than this bedroom designed by California-based firm Studio Life/Style. With a half-stair and half/slide hybrid, a lofted hangout zone, and a full-sized bed that still leaves room for a sitting area, you may as well stop clicking through and just send this to your contractor (just kidding, there's more of this goodness to come).

Heidi Caillier

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Let Them Choose the Color Scheme

If they have a favorite color, choose fun accent pieces that let it shine. In this bedroom designed by Heidi Callier, the blush pink curtains lighten the mood and allow for a sectioned off "play zone" under the top bunks. The warm browns and woods create a warm foundation.

Gieves Anderson

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Incorporate Family Memories

New York designer Alexa Hampton brought in grown-up furniture and a custom Dean Barger mural inspired by a family trip to Rome when her now 12-year-old twins grew out of their bunk beds. Since sharing a room "can be kind of a drag, looking out of a fake window onto an Italian square," is some consolation, Hampton says.

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Strike a Balance

Arent & Pyke opted for modern, sculptural pieces that strike that very careful balance between playful and grownup. From the striped table lamp to the wooden stool, graphic rug, linen bedding, and eye-catching rug, everything feels both youthful and timeless.

Dustin Askland

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Hang a Chair

This little refuge designed by Elizabeth Roberts Architecture & Design is both calming and cheerful, thanks to the soft, pleasant colors, which are pretty unique and unexpected in a kid's room, while the playful motifs, shapely daybed, and hanging chair set a fun, kid-friendly tone.

Chango & Co.

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Choose a Cool Bed

To soften the punchy stripes and colors of this bedroom, designer Susana Simonpietri of Chango & Co. hung a leather headboard. It will continue to work well with other design schemes as the seven-year-old boy grows up. "It's important to keep the child's current age in mind, as well as the years ahead of him," she says.

NicoleHollis

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Put Up Passions

In the Hawaiian Kona-coast bedroom of a 13-year-old, surfboards pay homage to his happy place. San Francisco-based designer Nicole Hollis made it a place where he can hang out with friends, something that was important to him. "No matter the age, we always ask our clients how they live," she says.

Tamsin Johnson

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Mix Pattern

Here's another great example in mixing sophisticated designs with whimsical pieces. The burnt orange Kelly Wearstler-upholstered haadboard contrasts perfectly with the circus-print wallpaper.

Genevieve Garruppo

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Use a Versatile Paint Color

Think outside of the box when choosing a paint color, but make sure it has versatility. "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.

Studio McGee

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Turn It Into a Bunk Room

Why only have one bunkbed duo when you can create a bunk room optimized for slumber parties? When you have the space for it, the more, the merrier. Rather than just putting two queen beds in the guest room, Studio McGee added twin bunks crossing overhead to maximize sleep space.

Reed Davis

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Create Privacy

Create a cozy reading nook with a library wall, builtin daybed, and curtains for privacy. This one is sure to raise a book, and the curtains make it feel like a little nest and add a nice sense of privacy, which is perfect in a room siblings share.

Studio DB

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Put It On a Platform

A platform bed with drawers is a genius way to add extra storage. for all your kiddos' toys, or clothing, if you're lacking in closet space. This one designed by Studio DB doesn't feel overly childish, either, so it can age gracefully throughout the years.

Dacian Groza

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Be Age-Appropriate

When designing a bedroom for a precocious teenager, choose a few pieces to have fun with, but make sure each item speaks to the rest of the home's style for a cohesive whole. And, this way, it can function as a guest room when he moves out (you don't have to break that news just yet). This space designed by Heather Hilliard is a great blueprint.

Robson Rak

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Let Them Get Involved

Rather than looking at the decorating process as a stressful thing, see it as an opportunity to bond and encourage them to get involved. This way, their personality and passions can really shine through. This room by Robson Rak isn't too fussy or over-the-top and can easily be reworked as the child develops new interests or taste—plus, it still fits in with the rest of the home. But the side table/ oversized stacked Legos kid-centric and fun.

Jessica Anitola

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Repurpose Old Items

Spending a fortune on custom kids furniture and decor isn't always the wisest investment. You'll cut your costs a ton by repurposing as many items as you can in a kid-friendly way. In this bedroom, for example, interior designer Starrett Zenko Ringbom stacked antique trunks for both extra surface and storage space. The fresh coat of deep turquoise and a large map enliven the walls while a vintage rug plays on that eclectic aesthetic.

Sara Tramp

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Channel Their Happy Place

Designed by Emily Henderson, this kid's nature-inspired bedroom doubles as a playroom, the climbing wall being the obvious highlight. The neutral tones ensure a more stylish aesthetic and the strategically-placed floor cushions lighten things up. There's also a canopy over the bed evocative of a tent, so the room really feels like a camping experience.

Luke White

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Go Monochrome

In this boy's bedroom designed by Barry Dixon, the various prints bring intrigue to the calming blue tones used throughout. The canopies above the twin beds were inspired by his love of camping, infusing the decor with more meaning.

Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt

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Play With Pattern

He may have a very neutral color palette, but if you bring in fun pattern, black and blue won't look so basic.

See more at Amber Interiors.

Arent & Pyke

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Choose Smart Storage

This bedroom designed by Arent & Pyke takes advantage of every storage opportunity, from the platform bed with built-in drawers to a colorful wall cubby, to store all his favorite toys. The little sitting nook at the end of the bed gives the occupant a place to hang out other than the bed without adding a bulky sitting area in the small room.

Courtesy of David Tsay for Emily Henderson Designs

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Stencil Your Walls

Use stenciled wallpaper (or even try out your #skillz and paint them on yourself) for a whimsical wall covering. This room's animal theme makes it feel like a circus.

See more at Emily Henderson.

Courtesy of Erin Gates Design

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Go Blue

If blue is his favorite color, you're in luck. It adds fun color to the room, but isn't too bold or crazy.

See more at Erin Gates Design.

Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt

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Display Books

Make your kids room feel a little more sophisticated by stacking their books on wall-mounted shelves. Add some antlers, a pouf, and a textile throw and he'll be the most hipster kid in school before he's old enough to know what hipster actually means.

See more at Amber Interiors.

Courtesy of Veneer Designs

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Mount Animal Heads

Turn his room into a jungle by mounting animal heads (giraffes, elephants, etc.) on the wall. It looks even cooler if you put a bold wallpaper underneath.

See more at Veneer Designs.

Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt

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Deck Out Your Built-Ins

This built-in bed creates a cozy sleeping nook, and maximizes space in a kid's room. All-white makes it feel brighter (and therefore, larger), but the black arrow design adds cool character.

See more at Amber Interiors.

Courtesy of Young House Love

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Paint The Door

If he wants to paint the walls but you're not having it, compromise. Painting the door still adds color, but won't overwhelm the whole room. See more at Young House Love.

Courtesy of Bjorn Wallander for Emily Henderson Designs

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Make A Gallery Wall

A gallery wall is a fun and whimsical way to display your kiddo's favorite things — space, bikes, bunnies, anything goes! Sure, it might result in some DIY fails, but they'll love you anyway. See more at Emily Henderson.

Courtesy of Veneer Designs

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Wallpaper It Up

If you want to keep it as low-maintenance as possible, just wallpaper one wall. Super simple, looks incredible. See more at Veneer Designs.

Courtesy of David Tsay for Emily Henderson Designs

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Choose Cool Pillows

This blue boy's room is anything but basic, thanks to a yellow gingham rug, a name banner, and a pretty sweet stereo pillow. Relish in the fact that he's not actually blasting music from his room at this age.

See more at Emily Henderson.

Courtesy of Young House Love

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Add Baskets

The easiest way to upgrade a room? Clean it up. Corralling toys in baskets keeps everything tidy, but doesn't look like a total eyesore.

See more at Young House Love.

Courtesy of Philip Gorrivan

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Add Statement Lighting

This blue and cream bedroom gets a fun pop of color from an orange throw. The lighting, though, is definitely the coolest part of this room.

Bedroom for a boy - photos of the best novelties in a nursery for a boy

To equip a children's bedroom for a boy, parents will have to put in a lot of effort and imagination.

After all, not only should the room be comfortable, functional, but also like its owner, be stylish and modern.

You can easily combine all these qualities in one room, knowing a few simple rules and recommendations.

Most parents often think that the bedroom for a boy under 10 years old is a rather simple and childishly cute room.

However, this is not entirely correct, because it is at a very early age that a child begins to develop taste and style.

That is why, if in childhood he is surrounded by an atmosphere of functionality and comfort, this will help him develop a sense of style that will be useful to him throughout his life.

Also important is the fact that from early childhood, children begin to develop creative abilities, and it is the parents who should support this.

Therefore, it is important to leave enough space in the baby's room for creativity and the realization of their abilities.

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Children's color design

According to numerous photos of a boy's bedroom, it seems that blue is the most optimal design color, since this particular shade is considered purely masculine. This tone can really be used for decoration, but it is far from the only one.

So, given the temperament and character of the boy, you can use the following shades and their combinations:

Room decoration

Decorating a boy's bedroom often comes down to wallpapering the walls with boyish drawings - cars, airplanes, etc.

It's really convenient, because the wallpaper for the bedroom can be quickly and easily changed if necessary, and the design matches the preferences of the baby.

Another interesting creative solution would be to cover one wall with pure white wallpaper, on which the boy can draw and create as he pleases, without fear of being punished.

Non-staining practical linoleum will be the best option for the floor. If the floor is cold, then you can add a carpet cloth, but it will often have to be cleaned of dirt.

Ceilings can be simply painted, suspended or suspended. If desired, they can be decorated with stars and other patterns.

Children's furniture

Children's bedroom furniture for boys should be safe and functional, so it is better to purchase items without sharp corners.

The filling must be as follows:

Lighting for a child's room should be comfortable, both for play and for work. In addition, it should not violate the interior of the boy's bedroom.

Styling a boy's bedroom

Several design styles can be used to decorate a boy's bedroom.

Avant-garde is a rather unusual style dominated by bright shades and their combinations. It is characterized by intricate furniture. Materials suitable for decoration are inexpensive, but bright. But the decoration is very creative.

Sporty style is suitable for an athlete boy. The furniture is very comfortable, the decor corresponds to the sports theme.

Loft is a rough style, dominated by beige, brown and gray shades. The walls are usually plastered or brick, the ceiling is painted, and there are boards on the floor. Posters, unusual tools, extravagant graffiti are used as decor.

Minimalism in the bedroom and its stylization suggests restraint and seriousness. Accessories and furniture items are practically absent.

Hi-tech is more suitable for a bedroom for a teenager boy who is interested in modern technology and technology. Mirror surfaces, gloss, chrome and glass: all this is typical for high-tech. Mandatory addition - modern appliances and functional furniture.

Kitsch is suitable for bright and extraordinary personalities. The combination of tones and furniture is the most daring and unusual.

Children's boy's bedroom must be divided into functional areas: sleeping, playing, working and wardrobe. To do this, you can use a reception with lighting, the use of various materials, and, if possible, use screens and partitions.

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Baby's room is a whole world. Here the baby plays, learns, rests. Therefore, the arrangement of the children's bedroom, the development of its design is one of the most important tasks during the repair. The Internet is full of ideas for interior design, but how to maintain a balance between beauty, practicality and price? The main thing is to think over all the details in advance and draw up a design plan, thanks to which the interior of the children's bedroom will be the most comfortable for the child.

Styles of children's rooms and their distinctive features

To make it easier to choose furniture, building materials, wallpapers for a children's room, you first need to decide on the style.
Our selection will help you understand the main stylistic trends:

  1. Classic style . This option is for centuries. Walls in a classic-style nursery should be neutral: beige, peach, milky. Natural materials, stucco, graceful curves - all these are the invariable components of the classics. You can appreciate the beauty of the classic style in our selection of photos of children's rooms.


  2. The Scandinavian style is a real hit. It is easy to perform, does not require large investments, suitable for both a boy and a girl. In such rooms, white color prevails in everything: on the walls, floor, furniture. It is diluted with natural wood details, examples of which can be seen in the photo below.
  3. Provence perfect for little princesses. This style is filled with tenderness, romance and light. For Provence, floral prints, lace, ornate curves on furniture are relevant.
  4. In nautical style rooms for boys are more often decorated. Here, as nowhere else, details are important - marine paraphernalia. Pay attention to wooden products in the form of an anchor or steering wheel, ropes, figures of marine animals.
  5. Children's bedroom in modern style these are bright accents, ergonomics and functionality in everything. It is here that you can safely choose curly beds in the form of cars, houses and ships. Bright geometric patterns on the walls will complement the overall style. We picked up a photo of a modern children's bedroom below:

Beautiful children's bedrooms are not only a uniform style, but also original details. So, one of the trends in the interior was pictures in the children's bedroom. They depict animals, flowers, cute inscriptions. Compositions from such frames are best placed on a plain, not colorful wall.
An even larger and more impressive solution will be wall paintings in the children's bedroom. Mountains, fairy tale characters, whole plots from books and cartoons - all this can be painted by artists on the wall in the children's bedroom.

Children's room color. Which one suits you?

If in general it is difficult for you to decide on a single style, you can only indicate the main color schemes for the children's room.
We list the most popular of them below:

1. Children's White . Despite the strong opinion about the impracticality of white in the interior, modern children's bedrooms are increasingly painted in this color. Firstly, such rooms look fresh and spacious. Secondly, the “white sheet” of room decoration is easiest to beat with colored textiles and bright details.


3. Pink baby. Every girl dreams of such a children's bedroom. The main thing is to be able to maintain balance by diluting the pink paradise with other colors. For example, combine with white or gray shades.
4. Children's blue . The color of the sea and sky is suitable for any baby, because blue calms and helps to fall asleep.
5. Children's green is suitable for hyperactive children. Surrounded by shades of foliage and grass, it is easier for the child to concentrate and relax.
6. Children's grey. Basic, neutral gray will add style to any room. It is perfect for both boys and girls.

The interior of a girl's children's bedroom.

Helping my daughter to become a princess

A girl's bedroom differs not only in color schemes. For a little princess, you need to think over additional areas in order to create a truly magical nursery. If space allows, add girls to the room:

Dressing table where hairpins, combs and first cosmetics are kept.
Children's kitchen where the little one can "cook" her first meals.
Dollhouse is a fabulous place to play.
Floor hanger for dresses will not only teach order, but also decorate the room of the future lady.

Children's bedroom interior for a boy. Raising a real man

The layout of a child's bedroom for a boy should, if possible, take into account the following areas:

- Core . You can add a mini goal, basketball hoop or swing to it.
Swedish wall will be especially relevant for the future athlete.

Car park is the perfect storage and play solution.

The interior of a small children's bedroom.

How to put everything?

Of course, not every room will allow you to allocate zones for games, leisure, study and sleep. The nursery in the apartment is often small in size, but if you use a few simple tricks, visually the space will look more spacious:
- For a small children's room, choose light colors - this will visually expand the space.
- The most appropriate style for such a nursery is Scandinavian with white walls, minimal furniture and stylish details.
- Ceilings can also visually expand the room, if they are made light glossy , and the lighting is directed upwards.
- To save space, it is better to use modular shelving, drawers under the bed and window sill, non-massive transforming furniture.

Zoning the bedroom and the nursery

Even if you don't have a separate room for the baby, you can combine the nursery with the bedroom. Proper zoning will help with this - the division of space into the necessary territories for all family members.


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