14 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 even want a more “grown up” look.

Fret not if you’re stumped – there are always fresh bedroom design ideas out there to consider for your kids. From rock climbing walls to platform beds, here are 14 cool ideas to check out!

Toddler bedroom ideas

1. Wardrobes with unique flair

Chances are, plain-toned wardrobes that we adults love would look rather boring in a toddler’s room.

One solution is a lively wardrobe with colours your little ones love – and for good measure, why not throw in some fun patterns like the one above?

If you’re so inclined, you could include open shelving for easy access to toys. It’s also a good opportunity to encourage your kids to keep things back neatly when they’re done playing.

2. An indoor playground for the adventurous

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.

While we might not all have the luxury of space to dedicate a full room to an indoor playground, going vertical like in this home leaves space for storage and a simple desk setup.

3. Wallpaper to inject fun

Keep your energetic toddlers occupied with wallpaper in their rooms like the one above, with simple, repetitive patterns.

You can even use the wallpaper to slowly introduce them to the concept of counting things, or recognising everyday objects/animals.

It helps too that wallpaper is easy to remove or update in the future!

4. 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.

Stimulate their senses with a mix of colours, just like how the bright geometric paint in this room makes it less dreary.

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

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

5. 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 pretend play stove and furniture that encourages everyday actions, like the pull-out drawers.

Kids bedroom ideas

6. A ‘treehouse’ hideout in the city

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, the custom ‘treehouse’ in this Bedok home is the perfect place to convene with imaginary friends, take cover from foes or simply develop budding talents.

And as if it wasn’t already cosy-looking, the warm lighting and collection of toys makes the room look even more inviting. Watch out, parents – your kids may never want to leave!

7. 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, like the owners of this resale HDB in Tampines have done!

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.

8. Double the fun with 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.

9. Get personal with fun decals on the wall

Tweens are at that age to form interests of their own, but filling up their rooms with posters, figurines, or any collectibles imaginable can be a little much. As an alternative, try getting some fun wall decals instead!

Take a leaf out of this bedroom in Tiara. The wall decal of Spiderman swinging over Brooklyn pairs well with the Marvel figurines to add a nice pop of colour to the black-and-white room.

A plus point is that these are easy to remove and change out as your kids grow and their preferences change.

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. Stay on top of the game with a space-saving 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.

Here’s another neat idea for your list: a loft bed complete with wardrobes below and a perpendicular study.

12. A multi-functional platform bed/study

Platforms are a great way to fully optimise every inch of the room.

As you can see from this bedroom, the platform is designed such that there’s enough room to fit in a table, which also doubles up as a divider between the sleeping and study area.

Pretty clever, if you ask us!

Teen bedroom ideas

13. Display shelves and storage nooks for collections

Teenagers have an inclination to collect things – be it trophies from extracurricular activities, plushies of characters they love, sneakers and everything in between.

If that sounds like your teen, they’d definitely appreciate if you consider their storage needs. Some great spots include floating shelves above their beds, or storage units by their desk.

14. 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 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 29 May 2024.

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