Best of the Week: 41 Beaut Bedrooms for Tots, Tweens and Teens
If you could give your child the bedroom of their dreams, what would it be? Let these rooms guide your decision making
Joanna Tovia
3 May 2018
Houzz editorial team. Photojournalist specialising in design, travel and living well. Follow her photodocumentary about pets and the people who love them on Instagram @unfoldingtails
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Children aren’t children for long, so why not give them a bedroom that makes them smile when they look back on it later in life? As these bedrooms for kids of all ages show, it doesn’t have to cost a lot to turn a plain room into something truly special. We begin with nurseries, graduate to rooms for toddlers and tweens, and move into the teen years – and reveal some of our favourite finds on Houzz. All wonderful, and all in different ways.
Tots
1. Location: London, UK
Why we love it: Fluttering birds and butterflies imbibe this room with life, and a teddy bear friend makes it instantly more inviting.
1. Location: London, UK
Why we love it: Fluttering birds and butterflies imbibe this room with life, and a teddy bear friend makes it instantly more inviting.
2. Location: Los Angeles, USA
Why we love it: There’s nothing cookie-cutter about this nursery, and it’s just as suitable for a baby as it is for a tween or even a teen – just change the sleeping set-up.
Why we love it: There’s nothing cookie-cutter about this nursery, and it’s just as suitable for a baby as it is for a tween or even a teen – just change the sleeping set-up.
3. Location: Vancouver, Canada
Why we love it: Botanical wall decals add a touch of whimsy to this dreamy nursery, and a soothing colour palette allows them to shine.
Why we love it: Botanical wall decals add a touch of whimsy to this dreamy nursery, and a soothing colour palette allows them to shine.
4. Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Why we love it: A lifetime of adventure awaits your little one, so why not reflect that in their room decor? Who knows, your baby might grow up to climb every mountain – literally or figuratively – as a result!
Why we love it: A lifetime of adventure awaits your little one, so why not reflect that in their room decor? Who knows, your baby might grow up to climb every mountain – literally or figuratively – as a result!
5. Location: Argentina
Why we love it: There’s something to be said for symmetry. The framed artworks flanking the cot create order in an otherwise freewheeling room.
Why we love it: There’s something to be said for symmetry. The framed artworks flanking the cot create order in an otherwise freewheeling room.
6. Location: London, UK
Why we love it: A colourful radiator with matching wardrobe interiors – unexpectedly brilliant.
Why we love it: A colourful radiator with matching wardrobe interiors – unexpectedly brilliant.
7. Location: Washington DC, USA
Why we love it: A grey and yellow colour scheme shouldn’t be reserved for grown-ups. It just works – for any age.
Why we love it: A grey and yellow colour scheme shouldn’t be reserved for grown-ups. It just works – for any age.
8. Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Why we love it: A play tent creates an instantly entertaining space and adds a sense of fun to any nursery.
Why we love it: A play tent creates an instantly entertaining space and adds a sense of fun to any nursery.
9. Location: Montpellier, France
Why we love it: A lick of paint is all it takes to make a bland room beautiful. Painting the cot rungs a sunny yellow is a cheery choice.
Why we love it: A lick of paint is all it takes to make a bland room beautiful. Painting the cot rungs a sunny yellow is a cheery choice.
10. Location: Montpellier, France
Why we love it: In the same house, a simple string of inspiring words makes our hearts sing – and hopefully that of the little one who slumbers here.
Why we love it: In the same house, a simple string of inspiring words makes our hearts sing – and hopefully that of the little one who slumbers here.
11. Location: London, UK
Why we love it: A gorgeous floral feature wall is almost as lovely as the outlook from this light-filled haven.
Why we love it: A gorgeous floral feature wall is almost as lovely as the outlook from this light-filled haven.
12. Location: West London, UK
Why we love it: The courageous clash of pattern in this room works because of the consistent colour scheme.
Why we love it: The courageous clash of pattern in this room works because of the consistent colour scheme.
13. Location: Manchester, UK
Why we love it: Black-and-white kids’ rooms are seriously underrated… and it’s a scheme that will likely last until they leave home.
Why we love it: Black-and-white kids’ rooms are seriously underrated… and it’s a scheme that will likely last until they leave home.
Tweens
14. Location: London, UK
Why we love it: Geometrics and an on-trend colour scheme are tempered by a desk from yesteryear and antique-style beds. Old meets new in perfect harmony.
14. Location: London, UK
Why we love it: Geometrics and an on-trend colour scheme are tempered by a desk from yesteryear and antique-style beds. Old meets new in perfect harmony.
Location: Sullivan’s Island, USA
15. Why we love it: A holiday with all the children sharing a bunk room like this? Kid heaven! The blue and bright-white scheme makes this one fresh and welcoming.
15. Why we love it: A holiday with all the children sharing a bunk room like this? Kid heaven! The blue and bright-white scheme makes this one fresh and welcoming.
16. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: Pretty in pink without being too candy-cute – it’s an easy one to like.
Why we love it: Pretty in pink without being too candy-cute – it’s an easy one to like.
17. Location: Barcelona, Spain
Why we love it: Sharing a room like this would surely be by choice. Mattresses on a platform rather than beds is a space-efficient solution… and twice as fun.
Why we love it: Sharing a room like this would surely be by choice. Mattresses on a platform rather than beds is a space-efficient solution… and twice as fun.
18. Location: Calgary, Canada
Why we love it: There’s something so sweet and innocent about this bedroom, and who wouldn’t like to share their space with a unicorn pal?
Why we love it: There’s something so sweet and innocent about this bedroom, and who wouldn’t like to share their space with a unicorn pal?
19. Location: Singapore
Why we love it: Smart storage keeps clutter at bay in this fabulous room, and we love the use of timber.
Why we love it: Smart storage keeps clutter at bay in this fabulous room, and we love the use of timber.
20. Location: Bilbao, Spain
Why we love it: This room has something to offer no matter how a child is feeling – a climbing wall when there’s energy to burn, a secret escape for reading and quiet play, and a bed in the clouds when sleep calls.
Why we love it: This room has something to offer no matter how a child is feeling – a climbing wall when there’s energy to burn, a secret escape for reading and quiet play, and a bed in the clouds when sleep calls.
21. Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Why we love it: Dusty pink and grey is a dreamy colour scheme that will stand the test of time.
Why we love it: Dusty pink and grey is a dreamy colour scheme that will stand the test of time.
22. Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Why we love it: Geometric-patterned wallpaper in a soft grey teams wonderfully with white and makes this room one of a kind – just like the child it belongs to.
Why we love it: Geometric-patterned wallpaper in a soft grey teams wonderfully with white and makes this room one of a kind – just like the child it belongs to.
23. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: A gorgeous oversized pendant adds the finishing touch to an already sweet room.
Why we love it: A gorgeous oversized pendant adds the finishing touch to an already sweet room.
24. Location: Adelaide, SA
Why we love it: Rainbow plantation shutters are the star of this room, but we love the red and white bedding too.
Why we love it: Rainbow plantation shutters are the star of this room, but we love the red and white bedding too.
25. Location: Minneapolis, USA
Why we love it: Those teddy-bear pillowcases and matching sheets, of course!
Why we love it: Those teddy-bear pillowcases and matching sheets, of course!
26. Location: Spain
Why we love it: Yellow wallpaper in a pattern that’s neither too babyish nor too mature is a fine choice in a kids’ room – especially if you want it to last.
Why we love it: Yellow wallpaper in a pattern that’s neither too babyish nor too mature is a fine choice in a kids’ room – especially if you want it to last.
27. Location: Maine, USA
Why we love it: A beachy theme can be fun in a holiday house, especially when it avoids looking twee. This is the boys’ room…
Why we love it: A beachy theme can be fun in a holiday house, especially when it avoids looking twee. This is the boys’ room…
… and this is the room for the girls. The blankets in both rooms have ‘holiday’ written all over them.
28. Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Why we love it: Panelled walls look fabulous in any colour, but this shade of blue is both bold and beautiful for a tween lucky enough to call this room their own. The floor is blue too, but the Persian rug stops it from looking too matchy-matchy.
Why we love it: Panelled walls look fabulous in any colour, but this shade of blue is both bold and beautiful for a tween lucky enough to call this room their own. The floor is blue too, but the Persian rug stops it from looking too matchy-matchy.
29. Location: Chicago, USA
Why we love it: While not strictly a bedroom, this kids’ zone would have the whole neighbourhood wanting to come over and play.
Why we love it: While not strictly a bedroom, this kids’ zone would have the whole neighbourhood wanting to come over and play.
30. Location: Sussex, UK
Why we love it: A splash of bright blue is all this room needs to bring it to life.
Why we love it: A splash of bright blue is all this room needs to bring it to life.
31. Location: Charlotte, USA
Why we love it: Country style with a dash of Americana makes for a cosy and comfortable kid escape.
Why we love it: Country style with a dash of Americana makes for a cosy and comfortable kid escape.
32. Location: Paddington, NSW
Why we love it: Old meets new in this lovely space, giving it a cool but comfortable vibe. Re-home the teddies and the room is good to go through the teen years ahead.
Why we love it: Old meets new in this lovely space, giving it a cool but comfortable vibe. Re-home the teddies and the room is good to go through the teen years ahead.
Teens
33. Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Why we love it: When all your child wants to wear is black, you know a new stage is upon them. Reflect their changing taste – and attitude – with a monochrome palette. Just make sure to splash enough white around so that it doesn’t feel gloomy.
33. Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Why we love it: When all your child wants to wear is black, you know a new stage is upon them. Reflect their changing taste – and attitude – with a monochrome palette. Just make sure to splash enough white around so that it doesn’t feel gloomy.
34. Location: Philadelphia, USA
Why we love it: You needn’t spend a lot to overhaul your teen’s bedroom. Clever storage and colour achieve great things in this one.
Why we love it: You needn’t spend a lot to overhaul your teen’s bedroom. Clever storage and colour achieve great things in this one.
35. Location: Gloucestershire, UK
Why we love it: A vintage vibe gives this room a free spirit – the perfect choice for a teen who leans the same way.
Why we love it: A vintage vibe gives this room a free spirit – the perfect choice for a teen who leans the same way.
36. Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Why we love it: Primary colours should be banished in any teen’s bedroom in favour of more grown-up tones – if that’s their want, of course.
Why we love it: Primary colours should be banished in any teen’s bedroom in favour of more grown-up tones – if that’s their want, of course.
37. Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Why we love it: A simply adorned room allows you to focus on the details – and the details stand out.
Why we love it: A simply adorned room allows you to focus on the details – and the details stand out.
38. Location: New York City, USA
Why we love it: The best thing about a feature wall is that it changes the whole look and feel of the room… until you don’t want it to anymore. At which time, it’s easy to change.
Why we love it: The best thing about a feature wall is that it changes the whole look and feel of the room… until you don’t want it to anymore. At which time, it’s easy to change.
39. Location: London, UK
Why we love it: An urban theme and moody tones make this room as cool for young kids as it is for teens finding their way in the world.
Why we love it: An urban theme and moody tones make this room as cool for young kids as it is for teens finding their way in the world.
40. Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Why we love it: Scandi-style spaces are often light and liveable, and that’s exactly why we like them.
Why we love it: Scandi-style spaces are often light and liveable, and that’s exactly why we like them.
41. Location: Sydney, NSW
Why we love it: The artwork is allowed to shine in this largely white bedroom, as well it should.
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Thanks @lisagwynne We've made that change.
Attached are photos from 2 children's bedrooms I've done for a client....clever ways to use paint as feature - the black and white stripes in the boys room and the mint green triangle in the corner of the girls room. Also wallboards for all their treasures - as a whole wall for the boy and a desk splashback for the girl. So important for kids to have space to display their certificates and artwork.