If your child’s room could use a bit of a makeover, we’ve rounded up 15 funky kids’ room ideas you’ll want to steal — guaranteed to make their room the most fun spot in the house. From cosy reading corners to clever storage and statement lighting, there’s something here for every budget and every age.
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#1. Giant Floor Pillows
Giant floor pillows are a cool alternative to beanbags and are great for reading, watching a movie, or listening to music. If you fancy a go at making your own, there are floor pillow tutorials online that walk you through the steps.
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#2. Stuffed Animal Storage
If your child has amassed a huge collection of cuddly toys, why not build some storage that also makes a feature of them in the room? A soft-toy “zoo” display keeps favourites visible and off the floor.
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#3. Personalised Art
A colourful, stylish print will brighten up any kids’ bedroom. Personalised prints with a child’s name, birth date or details add a lovely, one-of-a-kind touch to a room.
There’s a wide range of personalised and printed posters available from various children’s decor shops, so it’s worth browsing to find a style that suits your child’s room.
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#4. Create a Book Nook
Create a nice, cosy reading space or book corner in your child’s room. It encourages calm reading time and makes a lovely feature out of an otherwise unused space. Here’s an idea using guttering as simple, budget-friendly book shelves.
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And here’s a cosy book nook built into a corner using soft cushions and simple shelving:
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#5. Add a Funky Lightshade
Brighten up the ceiling and make a real feature with a funky new lampshade. A handmade design in a fun print — like this retro campervan shade — adds a bit of playful character to any child’s room.
Complete the look with a matching print or poster on the wall to tie the theme together.
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#6. Starry Ceiling
Add glow-in-the-dark stars and planets to create a magical night-sky effect. We love the way planets have been hung down from this starry ceiling for extra impact.
Image via Kidspacestuff.com
Glow-in-the-dark star sets are widely available online and are a simple, affordable way to transform a ceiling.
#7. Customise Closet Space
Customise your child’s closet space by building in plenty of shelving and storage cubbies — perfect for shoes, folded clothes and small items that would otherwise clutter the floor.
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#8. Make a Feature Wall
Use magnetic or chalkboard paint to turn one wall into a fun, functional feature — great for artwork, notes or just doodling.
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Magnetic and chalkboard paints are available from most DIY and homeware retailers.
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#9. Transform Walls with a Mural
For a child who loves a particular character or theme, an easy-to-apply wall mural can completely transform their room. Murals like this work well in bedrooms, nurseries, playrooms and games rooms.
Wall mural specialists offer plenty of choice if you’re after something a little different from a themed print.
#10. Make a Feature from Their Name
This is a lovely idea: creating comic book or magazine-style letters to spell out your child’s name, then using them as wall art.
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#11. Separate the Room into Different Zones
If you have the space, create distinct zones for different purposes — for example, sleep, storage, study and a chill-out corner. It helps a room work harder, especially for older children juggling more activities.
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#12. Use Lighting to Make a Feature Corner
In this room, an awkward eave wall has been turned into a feature corner and a nice dressing area, simply by papering it in contrast to the rest of the room and adding thoughtful lighting. Fairy lights along the wall are paired with a standing lamp for better light at the dressing table.
#13. Storage for Lego
This is a clever idea for creating under-bed storage for Lego, using casters so the unit rolls easily in and out from under the bed — brilliant for keeping small pieces contained and off the floor.
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#14. Upcycle a Set of Drawers
Turn a boring set of drawers into a cool piece of furniture. These examples used paint samples to create themed drawers — think animals on one, sports on another — for a colourful, personalised chest of drawers.
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#15. Make a Simple but Effective Light Feature
String together different shaped paper lightshades to create an eye-catching feature on the ceiling — an easy, affordable way to add personality to a room.
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Over to you now — do you have a cool idea you’ve used in your own child’s room? Share it with us in the comments below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make my child’s room fun without a big budget?
Small, affordable changes make a big difference — think fairy lights, a gallery of personalised prints, glow-in-the-dark stars, or upcycling an old set of drawers with paint. You don’t need to redo the whole room to give it a fresh, fun feel.
What’s a good starting point for a small kids’ bedroom?
Zoning is a great first step even in a small space — separating a sleep area from a play or study corner helps the room feel more organised and multi-functional, even if the “zones” are just a rug or a shelf apart.
How do I choose a theme that will last as my child grows?
Go for a flexible base — like a feature wall, a lightshade, or personalised name art — that can be swapped or added to as tastes change, rather than committing to a full themed makeover that they might outgrow quickly.
Are DIY room projects like these suitable for beginners?
Many of the ideas here, such as floor pillows, upcycled drawers or a lightshade swap, are beginner-friendly weekend projects. Others, like built-in closet storage, may need more time or a helping hand from someone experienced with DIY.
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