OK, we can admit it not all kids bedroom trends are great in real life and they look phenomenal on Pinterest. You are familiar with the set-ups I mean the immaculate white play rooms that manage to remain spotless (Again, right) or the extra-ordinary thematic rooms which cost an arm and leg (More like your car payments).
I, too, have survived the cool-room bedroom minefield with my own kids, and I can tell you, I learned some quite expensive lessons. The positive news is? I have found 10 Kids bedroom decor trends that I have found work even in the modern age when there are actual kids in the room instead of model kids.
Multi-Functional Furniture That Does Double Duty
Remember the old days when furniture were simply sitting there and pretty? These are the days of the past and in particular the rooms of kids where space is a premium.
My latest new find is storage ottomans that I love so much! These are the babies who can be used as sitting provisions, toy containers and also as temporary craft tables. I grabbed a set that can be used as building blocks- now that was genius wasn t it? When the kids are not storing things in them, they pile it up and pretend that they are climbing mountains.
Loft beds with desk built right underneath make the most out of the vertical space, nothing does. Yes, they cost a bit more upfront, but if you think of it, you get a bed, a desk AND more play space, it pays off. And not to mention plus those little kids just as well enjoy having their very own little cave below.
| Furniture Type | Primary Function | Secondary Function |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Ottoman | Seating | Toy Storage + Play Surface |
| Loft Bed | Sleeping | Study Space + Play Area Below |
The best way is to find pieces that will grow up with your kids. So that race car bed may seem super cool now, but will your 10 yr. old still want to sleep in it. Probably not.
Neutral Base Colors with Pops of Personality
The plethora of hot pink rooms and neon green rooms are a thing of the past (praise God). Neutral base colors are set in motion in modern kids bedroom decor, and those are soft grays, warm whites, and gentle beiges which are complimented with accessories.
The strategy is an idea that is genius in many ways. To begin with, you will not need to repaint when the interests of your child change. My friend Sarah painted a bright purple room in her daughter because of temporary unicorn phase which was limited to three months. Ouch.
Accent walls are very suitable in children bedrooms. Pick one of the walls with an aggressive color scheme or pattern and tone the rest down. I have already some beautiful geometric wall decals that can add some eye catching without a commitment on paint. Instead of changing the whole color scheme, all you have to do is replace the wall displays when your child gets past the dinosaurs stage and onto the space travel phase.
This trend is beautiful in the fact that it is flexible. Those multi-colored pillows, artwork and bedding can be changed as the interests of your child change without adding an extreme amount of expense or redecoration of a whole bedroom.
Smart Storage Solutions That Kids Actually Use
Storage Let us speak about storage the ever-present parental dilemma. I have found that the secret of a good kids storage is to make it so simple that they will never even think of not using it ( and such is the famous new idea).
Open shelving is always the best alternative to closed cabinets. Children will be able to see what they are eating, clothes, and books hence, have more chances to keep things into the right place. I have put in place some floating bookshelves on the level of her eyes and connected to the side of my daughter and all of a sudden, she started arranging her books on her own. Much as people do not believe in miracles, they come over.
H3: The Magic of Clear Storage Containers
My life has been transformed by clear bins and containers. No more crying that she can not find her Legos when she can see her Legos. I give them names (words) and pictures to follow a description system even those who are non-readers can understand a simple image.
Organisational storage of modules in cubes is unfathomably flexible. It is possible to add or withdraw cubes, and they fit in any room pattern. Pro tip: make sure to acquire them with rounded corners since sharp edges and children do not go well together (Figured that one out the hard way :/).
Technology Integration Done Right
Contemporary children are nurtured around technology and it does not make sense to wage war against it in the bed chamber. It is a matter of incorporating technology in a logical and secure way.
Charging stations are built in and keep things neat and not an explosion of charging cords that overnight increase in numbers inexplicably. I have a small charging drawer in my son desk so it charges overnight and is not seen or heard during sleep time.
Smart lighting systems allow children to be in charge of their environment as well as promote responsibility. Smart bulbs can vary about shade to various functions (bright white light helps to study and does not save power, warm light helps to read bed time stories) and dimmer switches assist in the process of going sleep.
It is not about building up a tech heaven, but considering the fact that technology is an aspect of contemporary childhood and be prepared.
Biophilic Design Elements
It has a fancy name, but it is a simple idea: introducing nature inside the house. Biophilic decor in children areas is not just a fad, but it seems to positively contribute to the capacity to focus, inventiveness and lessen nervousness.
Plants that are easy to care about suit children areas. Snake plants, pothos, and spider plants are hard to kill (because they are great options even for busy families) and they purify the air. I provided my children with small potted plants to nurture them, the children learned lessons of responsibility and the plants provided animation to their bedrooms.
Nature inspired art and textiles will bring a soothing effect to a room without the need of a green thumb. Immediately think of wooden furniture, wallpaper that appeared like stone, or paintings with pictures of landscapes and animals.
Such solutions also include window treatments which are maximized to the best use of natural light. Natural light is key to sleep and it also makes a better habitat to live.
Flexible Play Zones
Most families will be experiencing the end of the era of playrooms. The new generation children bedroom design has integrated adjustable play zones that can fit the variety of activities and age groups.
Area rugs that are washable designate play spaces in a non permanent manner. They are easy to wash (most necessary with children), and they can contribute warmth and interest, and can be moved to different locations, and so forth, as circumstances require. I change rugs when the seasons change, it is almost a miracle how one change renews a whole room.
The modular seating provides comfortable reading, gaming or friend zones. It is possible to move around beans bags, floor cushions and low stools endlessly. Children are eager to exert some control over their surroundings, and with the flexible seating, they can design the areas differently, depending on what activity they are doing.
Growth-Friendly Design Choices
Intelligent parents think of future into the decoration of kids rooms. Growth-friendly design implies taking decisions that will be functional as your child grows as a toddler to teenagerhood.
The most well-known ones are adjustable furniture. Rising desks, moveable shelving systems, extendable beds this furniture is versatile not needing to be replaced after a couple of years.
In this case, quantity will be outnumbered by quality. FYI, buy less but good quality things that will carry rather than purchasing cheap furniture to fill the room only to change it as the kids grow.
H3: Timeless Design Elements
Traditional elements of design are never out of fashion. Basic line, high quality material and utilitarian design is universal. The adorable wooden bookshelf will continue to be as well-fitted in the room of the teenager as it would be in the room of the preschooler.
Personalization Without Permanence
Children should be able to see themselves in their environment, but their preferences are also more quickly changing than a trend on fashion. The solution? Personalization options which can be easily changed.
Modular gallery walls allow children to exhibit their artwork, pictures and accomplishments without drilling holes in the wall each time they feel a need to change things around. The combination of sizes and styles of frames is purposely created, I think, it is rather stylish and can be viewed as a sort of kids-friendly mix.
The interest in character themes which can be fulfilled without any commitment is achieved by removable wall decals. When dinosaurs take a bow to super-heroes, you peel and replace, but not repaint and redecorate.
Magnetic systems, cork boards and wire grid systems produce frames where displays of art, photos, and ideas that change daily can be pinned.
Calming Sleep Environments
In spite of everything that can occur in rooms of kids, the rooms must finally be the places fostering good sleeping habits. Innovative bedroom design represents the focus on the preparing of relaxing environments indicating the bedtime.
Major sleep difference can be made with blackout window shades. My first reaction to them was that they would make rooms dark and cave-like, but when they translated to an improvement in the sleep routine of my kids, I was soon a convert.
Luxurious materials and soft surrounding make one have a sensory comfort which aids on relaxation. Add different textures onto the surface- fluffy blankets, soft pillows, and smooth cotton sheets would make you feel comfortable and sleepy.
The choice of color is important in this case also. These neutral base colors I have spoken of? They may not only be used well to redecorate but they actually promote a better sleeping environment rather than fresh and active colors.
Safety-First Design Philosophy
And finally, the last but not the least, kids bedroom design of this age pays attention to safety without losing the designs style at all. This is not the establishment of sterile and hospital-like space, this is the conscious decision-making process to safeguard the children in a manner that is not aesthetically disastrous.
Furniture has rounded corners that will avoid accidents and injuries during play. Locked-on-the-wall items cannot fall overdue to rugged-dog-play. Health-protective materials and finishes are non-toxic and do not sacrifice design.
| Safety Feature | Style Impact | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Rounded Furniture Corners | Softer, more organic look | Prevents injuries |
| Wall-Mounted Storage | Clean, floating appearance | Eliminates tip-over risk |
Special mention has to be made of window safety. Remotes shutters and safe shutter sleeves allows one to be secure without ugly industrial fasteners.
Wrapping It Up
Building a new kids bedroom that will be fashionable and convenient is not about jumping on all the trends that appear on all the social media platforms. It is not about selecting those things that may be applicable to real families with real children and real budgets.
The trends I presented above are all united by one thing they make everyday life easier and provide an environment where kids are happy to spend time. You may choose to do only one or all ten of these trends but the key point is that the best kid room is the room which expresses the character of your child and at the same time allows him(her) to live his(her) every day life well and develop its life.
In my opinion, ideal kids bedroom consists of adult design considerations and kid fun functionality. It is completely doable – all you have to do is to be clever with your selections and realize that Pinterest-perfect does not always match the completely kid-friendly.
Still, your children will appreciate the fact that you have devoted some time to making a place that is an Instagram post but also a place that they can live in.