Whether equipped with bunk beds, single beds, cots or daybeds, these cool children’s rooms are full of imagination and great style. But if there’s one thing that these original kids’ rooms prove, it’s that this is a space where you can be bold with colors and patterns. On-trend looks include decorated walls with printed wallpaper, rooms covered in an enveloping hue – and lots of pretty curtains. Get inspiration for your kids’ playroom or bedroom with these cool nursery 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 draw on a color palette borrowed from the wall behind the bed. A bright pink nightstand and quilt add to the energetic vibe.Photographer: Rachael Smith
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Designer: Natalie Tredgett
In another daughter’s bedroom, a cool table lamp and an ornate dresser create cheerful elements against a bright pink wall. Purple and leopard curtains add a playful touch.Photographer: Rachael Smith
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Designer: Natalie Tredgett
Designer Ben Leavitt has created the ultimate storytelling atmosphere in this children’s room. Fun elements include an oversized, futuristic-looking light purple chair, a bookcase with branches, colorful pillows, and lemon-colored wall appliques.Photographer: Emma Peter
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Designer: Ben Leavitt; Architecture by Jason Skladan
Designer Jo Levitan decorates her daughter Lou’s bedroom in English style. A double-spindle bed frame and canopy are sophisticated enough to see them through their teens, while earth tones and soft pinks provide a neutral feel.Photographer: Rachael Smith
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Designer: Natalie Tredgett
This homeowner’s daughter chose the wallpaper, curtains and paint for her room. “I like to involve children in the design process of their rooms, and she loved pink, unicorns and fluffy things, so we went with that,” says designer Emilia Wisniewski.
Meanwhile, the homeowners opted for a deep navy blue for their son’s bedroom, while Emilia chose a textured Gorilla rug. “Kids spend so much time on their floors, so they need to be soft and inviting,” she says.Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
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Designer: Emilia Wisniewski
In this farmhouse designed by Les Ensembliers, the nursery is calming and muted with subtle pattern accents. Wallpaper on the sloping wall increases the coziness.Photographer: Andre Reiter
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Designer: Richard Ouellette and Maxime Vandal, Les Ensembliers
In this home designed by Aly Velji, subtly patterned wallpaper complements a textured rug, creating an elegant and neutral space that children can grow into.Photographer: Michelle Johnson
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Designer: Alykhan Velji Designs
The pretty pink children’s room features pink curtains and floral wallpaper in Barbiecore style.Photographer: Michelle Johnson
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Designer: Alykhan Velji Designs
Olivia Botrie’s daughter Louisa wanted a red room, to which Olivia joked: “It’s not a brothel. Instead, they opted for a cheerful combination of soft blue and red.Photographer: Niamh Barry
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Designer: Olivia Botrie