Is decorating your toddler’s bedroom a nightmare? Are you worried about spending too much money? Are you feeling preoccupied that your ideas might not appeal to your child? Then we’ve got 35 toddler room ideas that are bound to knock their socks off.
Toddler Room Ideas for Boy
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1. City Mural
If there’s one thing that characterizes toddlers it’s exploring. And what better way to explore than by having a large city-inspired mural in their bedroom? They can visualize the layout of a town while you get to bring drops of color into the decor. It’s a win-win situation.
2. Black and White Bedroom
Contrary to popular belief, a toddler’s bedroom doesn’t always have to be “in your face”, with screaming colors that are sometimes bothersome for the eyes. In this example, you can see a black and white bedroom that’s so filled with taste, your toddler might want to keep it even when transitioning to their teen years.
Photo credit: thesanerhouse
3. Soft Sage Green
Choosing a neutral shade of paint lasts longer than something too vivid. While bold, vivid colors on a wall are first appealing, they quickly become too much on the eye. You can see here that these colors won’t strain the eye and are suitable for a toddler’s bedroom.
4. Boys Bedroom With Storage
You can transform these IKEA multi-purpose bookcases into a storage unit and a kid-friendly reading area in one fell swoop. Something like this does need some dexterity and requires bolting components to the wall for safety concerns, but the payoff is definitely worth it.
5. Kid-Friendly Bed Frame
This adorable children’s bed helps ease the transition from a nursery crib to a toddler bed. The house bed is created according to Montessori principles of independence and the gray shade makes it perfect for a variety of different room styles.
6. Dinosaur Bedroom
Hello, it’s your friendly dino nerd here to tell you I’m in love with the details of this toddler room. The dinosaur wall art combined with the dino-shaped hardware on the drawers makes for the perfect combo for toddlers who love dreaming about the era of triceratops and stegosaurus.
7. Bunk Beds
Kids’ rooms can be incredibly fun to style and they don’t even have to cost a fortune. If you have two kids, you can always opt for a bunk bed ensemble. This is a great setup for parents short on space, as the bunk beds are excellent space-saving solutions.
8. Low-Profile Bed
Here’s another great room suggestion that follows the Montessori principles. Toddlers should be able to move around with ease, free to choose a toy or item of work, and free to fulfill their own practical requirements. And I just love how this room feels altogether.
9. Forest-Themed Bedroom
Teaching children to love and respect nature from a young age is crucial. If you want to inspire the love for the great outdoors, how about forest-themed wallpaper, animal plushies, and natural tones, with wood and rattan being the predominant materials in the room?
Photo credit: FourWall
10. More Dinosaurs
It’s easy to understand a child’s fascination with dinosaurs and, thankfully for the parents, going with such a theme is fairly easy. Notice how the dino-themed details aren’t expensive, such as the bedding or the dinosaur lamp.
11. Space-Themed Bedroom
When you’re not sure what theme to choose for your boy’s room, know that you can rarely go wrong with space. From star patterns on window treatments to constellation wallpapers and bedding, the space theme is quite easy to nail, especially with all the products that are currently available on the market.
12. Toddler Bedroom with Low Furniture
Regardless of the room theme chosen, the goal is always the same: to create a comfortable and pleasant space centered on children. And many details in this room make it happen: a stool that will enable him to reach the light switch, an accessible wardrobe for children, and even a low-profile bed and table.
13. Farmhouse Toddler Bedroom
Whether you live on a farm or are a fan of a farmhouse-themed room, this little setup is something you’re bound to like. The cow-like pattern on the bedding is the most adorable thing ever and it could make your little one feel like they’re living on a farm even if you live in a two-bedroom apartment in Philly.
14. In the Mighty Jungle
For children that are fascinated with jungles, safari, and some of the most dangerous animals on the planet, a jungle-themed room seems pretty appropriate. It’s not that difficult to achieve either, especially since you can find all kinds of wallpaper to make cool accent walls.
Photo credit: Kleinenstoer
15. Fairytale Forest
I always try to be objective when coming across these rooms, but I am madly in love with this one. Not only is this the perfect oasis for your little one to sleep at the end of the day, but the entire setup is just focused on creating magic.
16. Children Room with Fireplace
This room has a rather rustic vibe to it, so if you’re a fan of the style, it’s a suggestion worth following. From the wooden details to the rustic throw blanket on the bed, this bedroom makes me dream of simpler times.
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17. Nautical Bedroom Theme
Sea themes are quite popular in toddler rooms for boys, so we had to include one in our list. Notice how the room is rather simple in details, with a feathered wallpaper, white wainscotting, and convenient storage shelves that make great use of the available space.
18. Patterned Bedroom
When I think back to middle school, geometry isn’t my favorite subject. Now that I’m into interior design, I love seeing such fun shapes and patterns throughout a room, whether it’s for a child or an adult. It just makes the entire space appear more playful.
photo credit: Simone Duckworth
Toddler Room Ideas for Girl
19. Soft Pink Bedroom
If your little girl is into pink but you feel that deep pink shades would be kitsch, you can always opt for soft shades of pink. Notice how well they fair with gray and other pastel colors. And the pink canopy at the head of the bed is just the most adorable detail.
20. Stylish Girl Room
Notice how simple it can be to decorate’s a girl’s room without spending a fortune. Using an Ikea bed, some storage shelves for toys and books, and wall art that was chosen with fine taste, you can make a relaxing haven for your little one to spend their days and nights in.
Photo credit: @lirumlarumleg
21. Magical Bedroom
If your little girl enjoys some of that childhood magic sprinkled across her room, she’s going to love with setup. It features clean lines, a soothing combination of soft pink and white, and just the right bedding to make sleep time a better idea for children that seem like they want to stay awake forever.
Photo credit: @karolina.atalar
22. Dusty Pink Bedroom
Dusty pink is a color that will never really go out of style, so even when your toddler transitions into a picky teenage girl, chances are she’s still going to love it. The details in this bedroom are quite exquisite and delicate, appealing even to adults.
Photo credit: @hanulinka
23. Adorable Toddler Room
When you opt for faded colors, you’re bound to create a bedroom filled with tranquility. Notice how wood is the primary material here, and the combination of soothing colors would appeal to every child.
Photo credit: Houseofox
24. Pretty Pastels
I am a huge fan of pastels in a child’s room because they’re soothing for the eyes but still allow you to play with colors. You can see the floral pastel wallpaper that matches the bed frame, the bedding, and the chairs perfectly. If looking at this room just feel amazing, imagine staying in it!
Photo credit: @r2designers
25. Gorgeous Nursery
I’ve noticed that it’s best to decorate a nursery based on your own preferences since babies don’t really care what their room looks like. However, if this will eventually transition into a toddler’s room, you could pick out more neutral shades that are bound to be to your child’s liking.
Photo credit: @__thenguyens
Toddler Girl Room Ideas on a Budget
26. Enchanted Room
Orange isn’t the best color for a bedroom because it’s considered too energetic, but this is closer to brick, so it seems to work just fine. I do like the details that decorate this sleeping area, from the star-shaped fairy lights to the hot air balloon decorations.
27. Forest Tales
Another one of my favorite toddler rooms is this one, also inspired by a forest theme. I love how you can recreate the mountain using either simple wall paint or wallpaper cut to shape. Wall stickers always provide a great and affordable way to decorate a room.
Photo credit: Lights 4 Fun
28. Sleep & Play Area Combo
If you know your way around a hammer and nails, you can easily make a cozy ensemble with a loft bed on top and a play area on the bottom side. This will allow your children to have intimacy and feel protected while also allowing you to make the best out of the available space you have.
Photo credit: @me_and_my_girls_hochdrei
29. Blue Room
Simplicity can be quite welcoming even in a toddler’s room. Just paint one of the walls blue, focus on some plushies and decorative elements that are easy to find at a really good price, and integrate some purchased or DIY wall art. It really is that simple.
Photo credit: @wmartdotkz3
30. Dinosaurs: Reloaded
Ok ok, I may have overdone it with dinosaur ideas in this article, but this actually is a theme that you can pull off rather cheap. These frames are available on Etsy for a really good price, and dinosaur-themed bedding items are very easy to find on websites like Amazon and Wayfair.
31. Rainbow Walls
In terms of color, painted walls provide the advantage of being reasonably quick and simple to update in the future. Bear in mind that the darker the hue, the more coats you’ll need to complete the color shift. Colorful paint finishes will instill a sense of personality in the room, which children will adore.
Photo credit: Dulux
32. Activity-Friendly Room
Furnishing a child’s room doesn’t have to be expensive. You’re mostly going for two areas: a sleeping corner and a play/activity area. That means that your primary focus areas will be the bed and a desk and seating solution at a comfortable height.
Photo credit: rafakids
33. Terracotta Bedroom
This peachy pastel room theme is great for children who are stimulated by colors and parents that don’t want colors that are too bold into their child’s room. If you’re on a budget, you can get away with half-painting a wall and still get that amazing visual effect.
Photo credit: @anneengeringh
34. Jeep Bed
Children are often fascinated with cars and while a four-year-old can’t have a driver’s license, a car-shaped bed might make them happy. These bed frames aren’t that expensive, and when you give the room a minimalist appeal, it will cost you even less.
35. Child-Friendly Furniture Setup
I really love these Montessori room suggestions because they make everything very accessible for your little one. They always have their favorite books and toys at hand, can put them back with ease when done playing, and seating is easy to reach even when from a young age.
Bottom Line
I hope that these 35 toddler room ideas were enough to paint a clearer picture of how you want to decorate your child’s room. Remember that if the little one is old enough, you can always include them in decisions such as color pallets or bedding print choices. And check out our list of animal-themed bedroom ideas for even more inspiration!