Decorate a Childrens Bedroom or Nursery

Bedroom Decorating & Design

Ideas and inspiration for decorating a master suite or guest bedroom.

DIY & Craft Projects for Bedroom

How to make a headboard, storage solutions and so much more.

 

Bedroom Improvements & Makeovers

Update a bedroom or give it a quick and easy makeover.

Childrens Bedroom & Nursery

Need to decorate a nursery for a new addition, or update a children's bedroom?

 
 
 
 

 

DIY & Crafts for a Bedroom

Houndstooth stencilled feature wall
We have seen damask stencils, geometric stencils, chevron stencils, and now it appears that houndstooth stencils are becoming popular for decorating a feature wall. In this project a houndstooth stencil was applied to a feature wall in a little boy's bedroom - with stunning results.
dremel 3000
Pink and lime green for a bedroom and bathroom
Little girls love pink... and in this home a pink bedroom and bathroom are just what every little girl longs for. The bedroom is dressed in shades of palest pink with just a hint of soft green, while the bathroom is a bolder pink with lime green accents.
dremel 3000
Recycle CD's into closet clothes dividers
I have seen quite a few projects where CDs and stiff cardboard have been upcycled into clothes dividers for closet for a little girl or boy, or for separating clothes in an adult closet by days of the week, or seasons of the year. This is such an simple project that makes it easier to find clothes and is a great idea since we don't have these closet dividers available locally.
Make a bedside cabinet
Although this cabinet is perfect as a bedside table for a child's bedroom, it can also be used as a bathroom storage cabinet or even a side table for a lounge. You can finish it with various techniques to fit in with your own personal style and add as little or as much detail as you want.
Beautiful bedrooms for girls & boys
I recently found myself on ethan allen and, while this range of furniture is not available locally , there's no reason why you can't use this inspiration to make your own bedroom funiture for a girl or boy. Many similar designs are locally manufactured and all you need is a can or two of Rust-Oleum 2X spray paint to add some colour.
Easy DIY arts & craft table and chair
Today we had our DIY Divas workshop and made this child's art and craft table and chair. We cut out all the curved pieces and sanded where necessary and the entire project (excluding painting) took 2 hours from start to finish.
DIY dressing table or study desk
I have just finished making a desk for a little girl that can also be purposed into a study desk for a child or adult, or a dressing table. This desk / dressing table can be painted in your choice of colour and even distressed if you are looking for a more cottage or shabby chic finish.
Decorating ideas for little boy's bedroom
We can't do ideas for a girl's bedroom without looking at ideas for a little boy as well. Even little guys like to have some style in their room... a theme or colourful setting where they can spend time playing with cars, action figures or building with lego.
Ideas for decorating a little girl's bedroom
Decorating a bedroom for a little girl is such an exciting project to take on. Choosing a colour scheme, selecting the right furniture, picking out decor accessories and then putting it all together. With two grown boys I never really had the chance to experience the joy of decorating a bedroom for a little girl, but I still love browsing through beautiful images of bedrooms that would be perfect for a little lady.
Indoor treehouse beds
If there is one thing the Danes are good at, it's thinking outside the box. Kids furniture company Kidsfactory have launched a range of treehouse beds that combine play and sleep. The treehouse beds, which are on stilts and accessed by a ladder, take up no more room that a standard bed would, but offer more space for play down on the floor.
Find out how to make a heart bed set
At Design-A-Bed we receive lots of enquiries to manufacture furniture found on the Internet, and particularly on PinInterest. This heart bed is one of those. The client fell in love with this bed set and wanted the exact same design for her young daughter.
Ingenious idea for cot for crib
I recently stumbled across this ingenious idea that offers an alternative for new parents. This cot attaches to the side of the bed, but still has enough space for baby, with baby literally within arms reach, so parent and child get all the benefits of sleeping together and helping you to bond with your baby.
Make a cottage bed for little girl
A client asked me to design and make this gorgeous cottage bed for her little girl. At first I was a bit wary of all the colours, but the end result really looked absolutely amazing.
Use wallpaper to create a unique headboard
Easy DIY magazine recently commissioned me to design a couple of quick and easy headboard projects for future issues. I put my thinking cap on for this and one idea that immediately came to mind was to paint a headboard, the second was to apply wallpaper to the headboard.
How to paint a headboard
Easy DIY magazine recently commissioned me to design a couple of quick and easy headboard projects for future issues. I put my thinking cap on for this, and one idea that immediately came to mind was to paint a headboard.
Easy and affordable art for a nursery
Create your own colourful artwork for a nursery or child's bedroom with some framed canvas and craft paint. This is a reasonably affordable and simple way to add splashes of colour to a nursery or a toddlers bedroom.
Beautiful bedroom for a little lady
Forget about theme rooms, these bedrooms are timeless and traditional. Not for your average tomboy, take a look at some bedrooms designed for a young lady who loves pretty but practical furniture with flourishes and frills.
DIY moon crib or moon bed
What infant or toddler wouldn't love to sleep in this fairytale moon crib or bed? Designed by Creme Anglaise, the moon crib retails at around R11,000 - a bit pricey for us South Africans, but you could make your own moon crib or bed.
Decorate a teen bedroom
That cute, teddy bear wallpaper and pink furniture set was perfect when your child was growing up, but a bedroom makeover is on the cards if your child is turning into a teenager. It's not always a case of tossing out and buying new, careful planning and buying right at this stage will carry your teenager right through to when they leave home.
Toybox on wheels
You can use any box to make a portable toybox. All you need are four castor wheels and some Rust-Oleum 2X spray paint and you have a portable toybox that can go anywhere! Designed by Erin Loechner at Design for Minikind.
Make a rag quilt
This adorable rag quilt is filled with wonderful colour and pattern that is perfect for any little girl's bed and you can choose your own fabrics, either from scraps that you already have, or from offcuts in the bargain bin at your local fabric store. 
Storage ideas for kids rooms

Kids are messy... Rearing two active boys and taught me the value of having plenty of storage and teaching my kids how to use it. Storage is essential for a child's bedroom, but it needs to be practical and pretty if kids are going to use it. With this in mind we look at various storage options for childrens bedrooms.

Children need a place to study

The problem we face, here in South Africa, is a lack of selection for children's desks. The ones available in stores are either of inferior quality, or lacking in design. Take a look at some of these desks available at PB Teen (a division of Pottery Barn).Once you have seen these designs, you should be inspired enough to rush out and buy a set of power tools to make your own study desk.

Decorative shelf for children's bedroom
Children need plenty of storage space and this great idea allows you to incorporate storage into design. The tree mural is a wonderful way to add fun shelves that chidren will enjoy. Although these shelves are designed to be at grown-up height, you can design your tree mural with lower branches for more shelves.
DIY crib that becomes two elegant chairs
I made this crib to feature in the last issue of Easy DIY magazine. The crib easily transforms into two chairs and also features a storage shelf. You can add a canopy over the top simply by hanging from the ceiling.
Suprise bedroom makeover for daughter
Home-Dzine reader, Candice and her husband, whose 11 year old daughter was away for 2 weeks during the December holidays, decided to suprise her daughter by giving her bedroom a makeover.
Sustainable design for a toddler's bedroom
Whether you've been taking steps toward green living or you're a newbie and want to jump start your efforts and reduce your carbon footprint on earth, one area of opportunity is your toddler's room.
Modern, trendy bedrooms for kids
Forget about primary colours for a child's bedroom - these rooms are using a kaleidoscope of colour to create children's bedrooms that are bright and beautiful.
Ideas for a built in closet for children's room
Having recently stumbled upon new design ideas from ClosetMaid, I thought it would be nice to share some of the stunning ideas they have come up with. They might inspire you to rip out and install a new closet.
Paint a pine dresser or chest of drawers
We created a crackle effect on an old chest of drawers for a unique and colourful effect for a little girl’s bedroom. Crackling gives an antiqued, weathered look to furniture, accessories and trim in a couple of hours.
Decorate bedroom for little boy
Decorating a bedroom for a boy can be difficult, especially when they are at that age where toys are no longer cool and they haven't yet made of their mind what they like.
Designer bedrooms for kids
Steal ideas from these fun and functional children’s rooms that offer smart design, cool themes, and fun colours.
Decorate a teen bedroom
While transforming a teen’s bedroom into a stylish space may require some help on your side, with set guidelines and some collaboration you’re likely to overcome the 'eye roll' or an argument.
Design a gender neutral nursery
Look anywhere these days and there is a definite trend towards designing a nursery that caters for boy or girl - a gender neutral nursery.
Decorate bedroom for little boy
We always feature such lovely ways to decorate a bedroom for a little girl but rarely for a little boy. So for all you moms out there looking for ideas for a little boy's bedroom, this article is just for you!
Decorate bedroom for little girl
Be inspired to create the perfect bedroom for a little girl or young lady. We show you different bedroom designs that would fit into any home and can easily and affordably be duplicated.
Decorate bedroom for young lady
Every mother experiences a time when her little shabby chick grows into a Chic Princess. It's a time when Barbie is quietly laid to rest and nail polish, lipstick and mascara start appearing on the shopping list.
Vintage design for a nursery
I recently stumbled upon this wonderful nursery. New parents, Eric and Kirsten have decorated a beautiful nursery for their daughter, Addison. This is a pictorial library of the finished nursery.
Storage ideas for childrens rooms
Finding suitable toy storage can be quite a challenge. If you're short of space you'll need to be imaginative and clever with your ideas - and, it can also be tricky finding solutions that will blend with your home's decor. Take inspiration from this selection.
Nursery ideas to copy
Whether you're starting from scratch or sprucing up what you've already used, browse this selection of inspiring nurseries for darling bits of inspiration to decorate your child's nursery.
Car headboard for little boy
What boy is not fascinated by cars - no matter what their age, and this cute Volksie headboard is perfect for any little boy.
Cuddly storage ottoman
We wrapped our storage ottoman in faux cowhide suede and added extra padding and a thick foam top to make it extra cuddly and perfect for a nursery or children's bedroom.
A shared bedroom
It isn't always possible for children to have a bedroom of their own, and many have to share a space with an older or younger sibling. But a shared bedroom doesn't have to mean that space is cramped and the room is packed with furniture. Here are some ideas and inspiration for designing and decorating a shared bedroom.
Space to play
No more pencils, no more books, summer is a great time to give kids’ bedrooms a new look. Enlist your children in the design, and find projects they can do themselves. Here are some ideas, tips and simple decorating projects to get you started.
Creative childrens bedrooms
It's a fact that kid bedrooms are often small and pokey, with minimal built-in storage and inadequate natural light. To compensate for this there are various ways that you can design a room that incorporates all the essentials and is bright, organised and a fun place to sleep.
Traditional colour options for a nursery
This article is for all the mums-to-be out there who are struggling to find ideas on decorating a nursery. I recently came across a range of gorgeous furniture at Restoration Hardware and thought that you would enjoy - be inspired!
Create more space in a shared bedroom
When space is limited and children have to share a bedroom, there can often be disagreements about who gets what space, and whose stuff belongs where. Here are some ideas for dividing up a shared bedroom without limiting the space...
Create more space in a shared bedroom
There are girls that want their bedroom to be cool and funky, and there are girls who want a modern bedroom with all the mod cons, but there will always be girls who want a bedroom that is truly romantic - where frills, bows and ribbons abound. Be inspired ...
Make a crib or cot that becomes two chairs
This beautiful, sturdy baby crib or cot easily turns in a striking and practical pair of chairs
Storage canopy for a crib or cot
Add extra storage to your nursery or kids' room with this accessible and washable canopy.
Fairytale loft bed
A loft bed has always been a popular furniture choice in children's bedrooms. There is plenty of room to play underneath, while the top part in our version is so imaginatively decorated that sweeter dreams are guaranteed!
Storage headboard
A multipurpose shelving unit serves as a fun headboard and provides storage and display space for toys, collectibles, and bedtime storybooks
Pretty bedrooms for a little girl
Use your imagination and look for unique and creative ways to add colour, dress up the room and incorporate accessories to create a room that is comfortable and pretty.
Trendy teen rooms
Stuck with a small bedroom for a tween or teen. I have done some 'surfin' and come across some clever ideas that would work - no matter how small the bedroom!
Contemporary girls bedroom
Knowing the girls we know, their bedrooms will become hiding places of doll body parts, books on fairies, hair clips, pictures of the cast of High School Musical and the occasional pair of your shoes. But that doesn't mean you can't inspire in them an early interest in interior design by decorating their bedrooms beautifully. And remember, it needn't be pink...
Beautiful nursery ideas
Expecting a new addition to the family? Decorating a nursery for your new born is as easy at logging onto your PC and surfing the Internet. There are so many wonderful ways to decorate a nursery that you will be spoilt for options ...
Pink bedrooms
Decorate a bedroom fit for your little princess. Whether she wants pink or lime green and orange, adding colour and decor to a bedroom has never been easier.
A pretty pink nursery
After having two boys, I was certain that I was never going to get my pink little girl. And then I discovered that I was pregnant. 9 months later, our sweet Baby Ellison arrived - Welcome to Ellison's room!
How to organise a childrens bedroom
Young children need plenty of storage, and it's good to get them into being organised from an early age - and less work for you when they grow up! Large shelf units - filled with labelled containers - are ideal for storage in play spaces.
Decorating ideas for girls bedroom
Not every girl wants to be surrounded by princesses and fairies, but all girls love a sense of majestic opulence and glamour. Plush soft furnishings and textured fabrics combined with sparkly lights and lots of reflective surfaces give a fairytale feel without being kitsch.
Create a soothing nursery
With a first baby on the way, the task of decorating the nursery can be daunting. You want to create a relaxing space that is cute and functional (filled with furniture and colours that could grow with the little one) and won't cost as much as a house.
Little girls bedroom makeover
Details like the trim in this bedroom for a little girl, add a beautiful finishing touch and take away the 'boxy' look. Architectural details and mock panels are very easy to achieve with the right materials and a few basic power tools. Heidi shows us how she created the perfect bedroom for her daughter.
Tips for decorating a nursery
Decorating the nursery is one of the most exciting rituals in preparation for the arrival of a new baby. Whether you are expecting a boy or a girl there are some fantastic children’s furniture and fabrics around so you should have no shortage of inspiration.
Ideas for a boys bedroom
When it comes to bedrooms, it doesn’t have to be a case of blue for a boy. There are plenty of imaginative ways to decorate a boy’s bedroom and the first step is getting your child involved in coming up with design ideas and choosing accessories.
Planning a nursery
Good planning is essential to create a nursery which is safe, practical and flexible. Only a year separates the newborn from the active, exploring baby. These early months represent the most intensive period of development in your child's life.
Storage headboard for little girl
Nothing says "sweet dreams" like a bedtime story. Top off the bed with a house-shaped headboard that doubles as a bookcase for bedtime reads.

 

 

 

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