Kid's bedroom ideas: How to create modern room inspired by nature

Embrace the great outdoors in this sweet and stylish ‘nature explorer’ themed bedroom that you and your child are sure to love

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Kid’s bedroom ideas: How to create a stylish room inspired by nature

Children’s bedrooms are one place in the house where interior-design rules can be thrown out the window. The key objective is to create a space your child loves to play and sleep in. Kids engage with their surroundings in a very tactile way so ensure the room has some textured elements for them to enjoy; these will also give depth to the space by creating a layered look. Watch Shelley Ferguson round up simple ways to add some fun into your child’s room and scroll to find out how to style a ‘nature explorer’ theme.

Getting started

If you aren’t sure where to start when designing your child’s room and feel overwhelmed by the choices on offer, start by having a chat with them about the colours they like or a theme they might want to include. Keep storage in mind and think about a scheme that could see them through to their teenage years.

It helps to choose one item as a foundation piece. This could be a cushion, rug, art print or duvet cover. Then it’s just a matter of pulling furniture and furnishings together that work with that item.

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Into the wild

If your child loves nature or has an adventurous side, consider creating a room full of things that reflect their interests.
This feature pillowcase inscribed with the phrase “Tonight we sleep, tomorrow we adventure” sets the tone and goes beautifully with the simple checked duvet cover.
The large chunky knit blanket and cushion not only add warmth to the bed but bring that all-important layering which makes the scheme feel considered and complete – plus, they’re great for snuggling and reading.
Here we have created a ‘nature explorer’ theme with a bear’s-head wire shelf, raccoon print, wooden animals and rhino bookends.

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This room has a soothing, grounded quality, partly thanks to all the beautiful natural textures on display such as knotted wood, leather, hide and cane. Living foliage takes this textural element up a notch and ties in perfectly with the theme; plant care could be the child’s responsibility.
Like any space, storage is key, so include a place to store books, toys and decorative objects when designing. If space is tight, this A-frame shelf is a fine option. Its shape allows for easy access and can also accommodate baskets which are handy for storing clothes and toys in.