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Growing Concerns: All-Age Kids' Bedrooms
As children grow, they desire new toys and accessories but the bedroom's interior can last for many, many years.
Fads come and go but even when your child’s toys, jewellery, sports gear and clothes need to be updated or passed on, a well-thought-out bedroom can last for a decade or more. This cosy haven is where a child can find inspiration, creativity and slumber. Here’s a raft of ideas to help design a bedroom that doesn’t age, even as your child grows.
2. Cubby house-cum-storage
No matter what a child’s age, a secret hiding place in the bedroom is irresistible. It’s a perfect place to escape, and over time it can be easily converted into a handy storage unit.
No matter what a child’s age, a secret hiding place in the bedroom is irresistible. It’s a perfect place to escape, and over time it can be easily converted into a handy storage unit.
3. Fun for any age
Drawing inspiration from the psychedelic ‘60s, this bedroom plays with circular and geometric shapes, as well as vibrant furnishings. These dynamic elements come together seamlessly, making the room funky yet timeless. Toys and books stored on the honeycomb-shaped wall unit can be regularly updated as a girl grows, and whenever her friends visit, they’ll be in awe. How good is that for any girl!
Drawing inspiration from the psychedelic ‘60s, this bedroom plays with circular and geometric shapes, as well as vibrant furnishings. These dynamic elements come together seamlessly, making the room funky yet timeless. Toys and books stored on the honeycomb-shaped wall unit can be regularly updated as a girl grows, and whenever her friends visit, they’ll be in awe. How good is that for any girl!
4. Open to the outdoors
No matter what the temperature is, kids can’t resist playing outside. Here, a girl’s bedroom incorporates sliding glass doors, allowing abundant natural light to permeate the room. For shade and privacy, two sets of roller blinds were installed – essential for a child who needs undisturbed sleep. And as she grows, she’ll appreciate the indoor-outdoor living even more, especially during the warmer months.
No matter what the temperature is, kids can’t resist playing outside. Here, a girl’s bedroom incorporates sliding glass doors, allowing abundant natural light to permeate the room. For shade and privacy, two sets of roller blinds were installed – essential for a child who needs undisturbed sleep. And as she grows, she’ll appreciate the indoor-outdoor living even more, especially during the warmer months.
5. Timeless timber
Honey timber tones bring warmth and serenity to the bedroom – it works as a subtle backdrop to the vibrant artwork, furnishings and bed linen. While the floor-to-ceiling map is inspirational for any age, it doesn’t need to stay pristine. Wall-mounted shelves can be attached over time to display more treasures and books.
Honey timber tones bring warmth and serenity to the bedroom – it works as a subtle backdrop to the vibrant artwork, furnishings and bed linen. While the floor-to-ceiling map is inspirational for any age, it doesn’t need to stay pristine. Wall-mounted shelves can be attached over time to display more treasures and books.
6. Corner bed
A single bed at one end of the room is a common option but this bedroom has a more interesting configuration. Adjacent to the bed is a cosy daybed – ideal for a child to chill out and read amid stacks of colourful cushions. The high ceiling allows a bunk bed to be added – always handy when friends stay overnight. The flexibility in this bedroom means the child can swap beds over the years if they choose to.
A single bed at one end of the room is a common option but this bedroom has a more interesting configuration. Adjacent to the bed is a cosy daybed – ideal for a child to chill out and read amid stacks of colourful cushions. The high ceiling allows a bunk bed to be added – always handy when friends stay overnight. The flexibility in this bedroom means the child can swap beds over the years if they choose to.
7. Daring colour palette
A clever combo of charcoal and lime brings originality and vibrancy to this boy’s bedroom. His collection of trophies are beautifully positioned to avoid an accumulation of clutter. As his collection continues to grow, there’s plenty of room to install new wall-mounted shelves so all his favourite belongings can go on display.
A clever combo of charcoal and lime brings originality and vibrancy to this boy’s bedroom. His collection of trophies are beautifully positioned to avoid an accumulation of clutter. As his collection continues to grow, there’s plenty of room to install new wall-mounted shelves so all his favourite belongings can go on display.
8. Feminine daybed
A timber tongue-and-groove wall and ceiling adds texture and warmth to an alabaster-coloured bedroom. Positioning the bed unit between two wardrobes provides pure symmetry; it also converts the unit into a cosy haven any time of the day or night. When designing this layout, the owners made sure the furniture included a king-single-size bed so it doesn’t feel closed in – ideal as a girl matures.
A timber tongue-and-groove wall and ceiling adds texture and warmth to an alabaster-coloured bedroom. Positioning the bed unit between two wardrobes provides pure symmetry; it also converts the unit into a cosy haven any time of the day or night. When designing this layout, the owners made sure the furniture included a king-single-size bed so it doesn’t feel closed in – ideal as a girl matures.
9. Flexible theme
Camping out every night is any boy’s dream – that’s why this quirky bedroom has a nod to the great outdoors. But this novelty theme can be easily changed as he grows. Stage one is simply removing the ‘tent’. Next, the sofa can be converted into a full-sized bed, transforming the top bunk into a cosy place to relax.
Camping out every night is any boy’s dream – that’s why this quirky bedroom has a nod to the great outdoors. But this novelty theme can be easily changed as he grows. Stage one is simply removing the ‘tent’. Next, the sofa can be converted into a full-sized bed, transforming the top bunk into a cosy place to relax.
10. Bold graphics
Moody tones, polished concrete flooring and robust materials give this bedroom a very grown-up feel, but wait – the oversized graphics add a bit of fun to the otherwise sombre space. The large black-and-white star stencil is beautifully timeless, while the painted number-five graphic gives a boy ownership of his room.
Moody tones, polished concrete flooring and robust materials give this bedroom a very grown-up feel, but wait – the oversized graphics add a bit of fun to the otherwise sombre space. The large black-and-white star stencil is beautifully timeless, while the painted number-five graphic gives a boy ownership of his room.
11. Storage matters
A built-in unit works perfectly for any age. As a girl grows, the large artwork can be replaced with a mirror, while all her knick-knacks can be easily updated. And the extensive set of drawers helps minimise mess – perfect for any age!
A built-in unit works perfectly for any age. As a girl grows, the large artwork can be replaced with a mirror, while all her knick-knacks can be easily updated. And the extensive set of drawers helps minimise mess – perfect for any age!
12. Secret playroom
Come on, admit it – kids can’t wait to escape from their parents! That’s why this bedroom with a secret playroom upstairs is a dream come true for a child of any age. This architect-designed bedroom has just one catch – all clothes and toys have to be kept off the floor and packed away neatly. Now that’s a good trade-off for the parents.
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Come on, admit it – kids can’t wait to escape from their parents! That’s why this bedroom with a secret playroom upstairs is a dream come true for a child of any age. This architect-designed bedroom has just one catch – all clothes and toys have to be kept off the floor and packed away neatly. Now that’s a good trade-off for the parents.
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To unleash her creativity, a girl lucky enough to have this room can enjoy using the large pinboard with pen holders attached. While it’s perfect to display her favourite photos, certificates and artworks, these items can be updated as she grows. By the time she’s a teenager, the pinboard can be used effectively for storing homework papers, charts and calendars.