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Cool Kids’ Rooms: 10 Ideas To Steal

By Talia Hart On

Whether they are filled with bunk beds, twins beds, cribs or daybeds, these cool kids’ rooms are full of imagination and great style.

But if there’s one thing these inventive children’s bedrooms prove — it’s that this is a room where you can go bold with color and pattern. Hot looks include feature walls with printed wallpaper, rooms wrapped in one enveloping hue  — and loads of pretty drapes. Get inspiration for your kids’ playroom or bedroom with these cool kids’ room ideas — straight from the H&H archives! Scroll down!

Natalie Tredgett’s London home is full of color and adventure. In her daughter’s bedroom, moody blue walls riff on a tonal color palette taken from the wall hanging behind the bed. A hot pink nightstand and quilt amp up the energetic vibe.

  • Photographer Rachael Smith
  • Designer Natalie Tredgett

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In another daughter’s bedroom, a cool table lamp and artful dresser are joyful elements against a vibrant pink wall. Purple and leopard drapes are a playful touch.

  • Photographer Rachael Smith
  • Designer Natalie Tredgett

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Designer Ben Leavitt created the ultimate mood for storytime in this kids’ bedroom. Fun elements include an oversized, futuristic-looking light purple chair, a branch bookcase, colorful pillows and lemon wall applications.

  • Photographer Ema Peter
  • Designer Ben Leavitt; Architecture by Jason Skladan

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Designer Jo Levitan decorates her daughter Lou’s bedroom in full English style. A double spindle bed frame and canopy is sophisticated enough to see her through her teens, while earthy tones and soft pinks keep it feeling neutral.

  • Photographer Rachael Smith
  • Designer Natalie Tredgett

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This homeowner’s daughter chose the wallpaper, drapes and paint for her room. “I like to involve kids in the design process for their rooms, and she loved pink and unicorns and fluffy things, so we went with it,” says designer Emilia Wisniewski.

Meanwhile, the homeowners’ chose a deep navy for their son’s bedroom, while Emilia selected a textured gorilla rug. “Kids spend so much time on their floors, so they have to be soft and inviting,” she says.

  • Photographer Valerie Wilcox
  • Designer Emilia Wisniewski

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In this farmhouse designed by Les Ensembliers, the kids bedroom is calming and muted with pops of subtle pattern. Wallpaper on the slanted wall amps up the cosiness.

  • Photographer André Rider
  • Designer Richard Ouellette and Maxime Vandal, Les Ensembliers

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In this home designed by Aly Velji, wallpaper in a subtle pattern complements a textural rug, creating a sophisticated and neutral space the children can grow into.

  • Photographer Michelle Johnson
  • Designer Alykhan Velji Designs

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The pretty-in-pink nursery goes Barbiecore with pink drapes and floral wallpaper.

  • Photographer Michelle Johnson
  • Designer Alykhan Velji Designs

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Olivia Botrie’s daughter Louisa wanted a red room, to which Olivia joked: “This is not a brothel. Instead, they settled on a happy combo of soft blue and red.

  • Photographer Niamh Barry
  • Designer Olivia Botrie

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