15 children's bedroom ideas that are both playful and practical

A children's bedroom with a shelving unit built around a single bed and a small desk set up
(Image credit: Shelved)

Transforming your little one's bedroom is the perfect chance to blend fun with functionality. Whether you're designing a toddler's first room or revamping space for a growing child, there's always room to get creative with children's bedroom design

We've gathered a treasure trove of ideas to make your child's bedroom a place that will spark their imagination. From innovative storage solutions to keep clutter at bay, to vibrant colour schemes that will reflect your child's personality. These ideas will cater to their current interests while anticipating their future needs. 

Gabriella Dyson
Interiors journalist and contributing editor

Gabriella is an interiors journalist and has a wealth of experience creating interiors and renovation content. She was Homebuilding & Renovating's former Assistant Editor as well as the former Head of Solved at sister brand Homes & Gardens, where she wrote and edited content addressing key renovation, DIY and interior questions. 

She’s spent the past decade crafting copy for interiors publications, award-winning architects, and leading UK homeware brands. She also served as the Content Manager for the ethical homeware brand Nkuku.

Gabriella is a DIY enthusiast and a lover of all things interior design. She has a particular passion for historic buildings and listed properties, and she is currently in the process of renovating a Grade II-listed Victorian coach house in the West Country. 

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