17 Kids' Room Decorating Ideas to Create a Happy, Organized Space

In her kids' closet, designer Emily Henderson stuck with a teal and white color scheme for the organizers, bins, and baskets. When everything starts out looking nice, it will add incentive for you and your little ones to keep it that way. 

In the home of blogger Elsie Larson, the adorable treehouse-inspired bed is the star of the room. This bed is still available on Wayfair ($920), and the retailer also offers similar styles for less. 

Chalkboard paint ($10, homedepot.com) is nothing new, but when it's brushed onto an entire wall of your kids' bedroom, it will provide them with hours of entertainment. Whenever they feel inspired to "redecorate," they can use the wall to create some fresh wallpaper. 

For a striking piece of art, enlarge a favorite photo at an office supply store (make sure it’s to a standard frame height), then cut into even sections and frame.

Choose a soothing wall color, like lavender, that gives a room an ease-into-sleep feel. A soft blue is another calming hue. 

If possible, give children their own “office” space, too. It should be a discrete area where they can do homework, away from the tv and other distractions. 

Create a warm place for your shared reading time: a bookcase stocked with favorites, good lighting, and cuddle-worthy seating.

Who says storage bins have to be boring or store-bought? Repurposed school lockers are used here to stash gear of all sorts (and would pair well with these locker-style bins, $25, crateandbarrel.com). Other ideas: Paint old metal cans for holding crayons, and use wooden crates to corral toys. 

Unify a dual-function room with a simple, relaxing color scheme. A dresser can work as both a changing table and storage for office supplies.

String wire from wall to wall for a smart, inexpensive way to showcase your child’s masterpieces.

Another brilliant kids' room decorating idea: Display a gallery of your child’s artwork in clear acrylic frames that can be updated as often as you wish when new pieces are created.

Multi-pocket organizers on a closet door display hair ties, sunglasses, trinkets―and reminder notes from Mom.

Carve out a play area with plenty of materials to spark imagination, like clothing items for dress-up.

Stock cubbies with all the supplies your children would need for arts-and-crafts or school projects: poster board, construction paper, markers, crayons, glue, etc.

Exploit all opportunities for storage, like a bed with built-in cubbies and pull-out bins. Even the step stool has a secret stash!

Requisition part of a bookcase to neatly stow toys. Clear containers eliminate guessing, while curtains serve to hide everything away.

Think off-the-grid when it comes to a wall-mounted coatrack (similar: $38, amazon.com) which works well as a hanger for art supplies, play gear, and, yes, coats.