13 Awesome Kids Room Ideas That Will Make You the Coolest Parent

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Ah, kids. They grow up so fast, don’t they? Gone are the days of cradles – they’re now big kiddos! Toddlers and primary schoolers alike will no doubt enjoy a room full of their unique personality/interests while teens might want a more “grown up” look.

No need to feel stumped though. From rock climbing walls to platform beds, here are 13 kids bedroom ideas to check out!

Toddler bedroom ideas

1. An indoor playground to expend excess energy

Put the ‘play’ in playroom with an indoor playground where your mini-adventurer can conquer the slide or even challenge themselves with a little climb if they’re old enough!

It’s a fun way for kids – especially the extra rambunctious ones – to expend their bountiful energy at their own time.

2. Wallpaper to inject fun and learning

Cute look aside, wallpaper can actually facilitate your toddler’s development. Think of it as a gigantic flash card for object recognition to learn words like “tree” or “house”, as in the example above.

Where there are recurring patterns, you could even introduce them to the concept of counting everyday objects/animals.

Plus, it helps that wallpaper is easy to remove or update in the future!

3. Splashes of colour and quirky decor

While bright colours might look garish to us as adults, it’s the complete opposite for curious toddlers: they very much love their spaces splashed in colour.

One upside to paint is that it can be easily redone in future if your kids want a change.

Organic-shaped furnishings and decor – like the desk and the storage cupboards in this room – make it a whole lot more fun to play around too.

4. Playrooms that inspire imagination

Encouraging imaginative play couldn’t be more important for your little tot’s development. That’s why it’s worthwhile developing a room that inspires just that, with decor that’ll pique their curiosity and help them build creativity and problem-solving.

Just take a look at this room with its vibrant travel theme, or the one below with its toy kitchen and easily accessible storage units to get them started on the importance of cleaning up after playtime.

Tip: Opt for as much loose furnishing as possible, so that you can easily switch things up as your child gets older.

Kids bedroom ideas

5. A ‘treehouse’ hideout

The kid in you might have longed for a backyard and a treehouse in it. Perhaps your own kid does too!

While it’s not perched in a literal tree, this indoor ‘treehouse’ in a Buona Vista duplex is where the owners’ son keeps all his toys and books and hangs out with friends during playdates.

6. A rock climbing wall for the adventurous

Rock climbing is fun, but let’s face it - it’s not the most wallet-friendly activity out there. If your kid’s a budding rock climber (or if they just love clambering over every surface in your home), you could install a sizeable rock climbing wall at home!

If you need more inspiration, here’s another one (albeit narrower), designed to fit the free space next to the stairs leading to the loft.

7. A thrilling bouncing net

Take the excitement up a few notches with a bouncing net; there’s no doubt your youngsters will enjoy the weightlessness. Of course, you’d need a big space and at least two storeys for such a setup.

Throw in a selection of colourful balls for them and you’ve got a thrilling spot in your home for hours of fun.

8. Built-ins your kids won’t outgrow

Built with future-proofing in mind, the owners of this landed home in Kembangan went with a platform bed to ensure their kids won’t hurt themselves if they roll out of the mattress at night.

And because the platform itself isn’t kiddy in design, all you have to do is swap the kid’s mattress out for an adult-sized one in the future when your kid grows up.

Note: While the platform bed above includes storage units, this is not allowed in HDB flats.

Adopting a similar approach, you can also consider building floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. In this example, a wavy shape softens the look and keeps it more fun as a children’s library in the present.

Down the road, all you have to do is replace its contents and repaint the surrounding walls to make the space more age-appropriate for your kid.

9. A multi-functional platform bed/study

Speaking of age-appropriate, your kids are going to need a space to get their homework done by the time they’re in primary school.

As in the examples above, one way to carve out such a space is with carpentry that integrates the sleeping and study desks for a streamlined look.

Pretty clever, if you ask us!

10. Go vertical with bunk beds for siblings

Houses in Singapore are pretty small in general, so most of us have to make do with just three bedrooms – which can be pretty difficult if you have multiple kids.

But don’t let square footage limit your options. One way to fit them all in comfortably is to maximise the vertical height.

Case in point: this bedroom in a resale HDB in Woodlands. By taking advantage of the room’s height and employing clever angling, the designers managed to fit four beds and even a study area.

We know our kid selves would be fighting for top bunk rights!

11. Maximise vertical space with a loft

Loft beds are another great way to maximise vertical spaces – a concept that guided this designer in building one for his kids. Along the edge, there’s a study table that doubles as a barrier for safety.

Teen bedroom ideas

12. Display shelves and storage nooks for collections

Teenagers have an inclination to collect things – be it trophies from extracurricular activities, or plushies of characters they love, sneakers and everything in between that serve as an avenue to express themselves.

If that sounds like your teen, they’d definitely appreciate if you consider their storage needs. Some great spots include overhead cabinets, pegboards, or storage units by their desk.

13. Decorate with stylish colour palettes

Your growing teen most likely wants to shift away from the bright, kiddy colours of their childhood to more ‘grown-up’ palettes.

Whether that means soft pastels or deep, moody colours, it’s best to pick cohesive colours for the walls, furnishings and carpentry.

Take the bedroom above, for example, with its soft peach walls and light pink furnishings, or the one below with its varying shades of blue used for the wardrobe, curtains and study desk.

Make sure the undertones blend with that of the lights, like the woody tones in the room below that work well with the warm lights.

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This article was originally published on 18 June 2021 and last updated on 11 November 2025.

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