Project Playhouse: Decorating Kids' Bedrooms With Style

Words that come to mind when one thinks of a kid’s bedroom aren’t necessarily “clean,” “organized” or “chic”—by nature, there’s a lot of stuff to keep tidy, and a resident who would rather be playing one hundred percent of the time.

But a kid’s bedroom doesn’t need to look like the aftermath of a tornado—by thinking creatively and maximizing the space, a child’s room can be equal parts whimsical, cool, and functional. And on top of that, it’s a fun opportunity to play with color and patterns that you might not otherwise explore in other more grown-up rooms of your home. Taking your child’s unique personality and set of interests into consideration, you can create a room that feels special to them, where they can explore and escape.

We’ve got some ideas here to deck out your kids’ bedrooms, making them both fun and functional.

Functionality at the Forefront

If you’re limited on space, think vertically. With bunk beds and vertical, stacked storage, you can maximize the room and keep the floor area more clear for toys and playtime. Install hanging shelves or use a bookcase to display your kid’s favorite items, and stow the rest away in a dresser or closet, using baskets and bins to keep things organized. These items work just as well in a playroom.

Theme It Up

There’s arguably no other space of the home that can quite pull off a theme like a kid’s room. Whether your kid is into books, sports, animals, music, sailboats, trains, the list could go on and on—pull those activities into the design plan to surround them with the things they love most.

You can go smaller with wall art, lamps, or decorative pieces, or you can go big with something like brightly colored bedding or fun nautical-inspired accessories.

Depend on Durability

Playtime is a serious matter, and things can escalate before you know it. That’s why it’s important to furnish your kids’ rooms with flooring that holds us to dents, scratches, and water damage, like LL Flooring’s Duravana waterproof hybrid resilient flooring. The kids are free to exhaust their energy and use their spaces to play to the max, while you can have peace of mind knowing your floors will be unharmed.