kids bedroom

Gentle sorbet shades are the key to opening the door to the land of Nod

Kit out your baby’s room in joy and wonder

Step up and give your child’s room a fun circus feel with bold stripes, checks and animal accessories

Give a warm glow to your child’s bedroom with a bed nook in soft hues

Add style and fun to your tween’s room that will last into the teen years Dressing up is fun, no matter what age, so create a corner for your tween that will spark their imagination. As they grow, transition this dress-up idea from superhero costumes to helping them find their own style. A great way […]

Set a playful scene in a child’s bedroom by framing focal points with bright murals Painting murals in your child’s bedroom is a fun and relatively quick way to make their space unique, while highlighting certain features of the room. In this case, the mural makes the bed the room’s natural focus, and the shelves […]

Turn a child’s bedroom into a fun zone with textured paint effects and thoughtfully chosen, playful accessories Back wall Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Sakura and Resene Sauvignon mixed with Resene Paint FX Effects over the top. Floor painted in Resene Walk-on flooring paint in Resene French Grey. Take your child on a safari adventure […]

A dollhouse inspired a starry, whimsical makeover for this sweet space When Laura Bunea’s daughter, Sophie, requested a pink dollhouse for her room, what followed was a makeover of mythic proportions. “It’s such a gorgeous piece of furniture, I knew I wanted to create a whimsical space for her and this was the perfect base […]

Freshen up a child’s bedroom by painting a wall in checks – the hottest pattern around right now Checked wall painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Half Secrets, Resene Green Spring and Resene Paddock. Right hand wall in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Paddock with floor in Resene Walk-on in Resene Half Secrets.  Checks […]

Get playful and have some fun with waves, squiggles and curvy blotches Wall Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen and floor Resene Walk-on, both in Resene Bone, Resene Kalgoorie Sands. Headboard: Resene Kalgoories Sands. Painted wall frame: Resene Beethoven. Boucle chair from Kmart. Tobacco stripe euro pillowcase and tobacco duvet cover and pillowcase from Foxtrot Home. Cloud […]

With a splash of colour and bucketloads of charm, two small kid’s rooms are beautifully transformed If you’re familiar with Julie Stuart’s business alter-ego, Clever Poppy, you’ll know that her style is pretty, whimsical and packed with DIY goodness. Her most recent project, creating two unique rooms for her children Piper and Harvey, delivers her […]

A room filled with vintage-inspired floral motifs is bound to make any little girl smile. Here’s how to get the look at home. Project: Floral headboard Transform your child’s bed with a bit of petal power. This floral-inspired headboard is an easy one-day DIY job. To start, measure and mark the size and shape of […]

A neutral palette and smart furniture choices make this gender neutral child’s bedroom work from toddler to teen

This rainbow wall hanging makes a cute addition to a child’s bedroom – just pick your favourite colours You will need 3.15m rope or thick cord (about 1cm in diameter) Scissors 12 skeins embroidery thread in 6 colours (2 of each colour) Darning needle Cotton Instructions Step 1 Cut a 15cm length of rope and […]

Whether you’re looking for inspiration for a moody nursery, a whimsical child’s room or a blue teenager’s retreat, The Block NZ teams delivered. Here’s where to shop the looks from week 2  Stacy and Adam Team purple went for a fun and whimsical kids bedroom this week on The Block NZ. Channelling their inner seven-year-old, […]

From cute and colourful to fun and funky, creating a kid’s room is all about helping them find their style. Here are four bedrooms to inspire the next evolution 1. Totally tiger-rific This cool space with its subtle tiger’s-den theme is modern, fun and full of texture. Charcoal grey and mustard are such a great […]

Make a cosy home for forest friends with this whimsical woodland scheme in teal, punchy yellow and palest lilac This woodland-inspired bedroom packs a playful punch. The cute, critter-covered quilt was the starting point for the scheme and inspired our slightly unorthodox combination of teal, yellow and soft lilac. Making this palette work is all […]

This sweet, nature-inspired nursery is just one part of this couple’s renovation and subdivision project in Auckland’s Mt Wellington Snapshot Who lives here? Rachel Barthow, 31 (social worker and design student), Matthew Barthow, 34 (television programmer), and Zanthe, 7 months. Background What did you do to prepare the nursery for Zanthe’s arrival? We knocked down the […]

There’s nothing sunnier than a rainbow, and for this painted headboard you needn’t stick to the traditional colours – try a soft, tonal approach with shades of peach Resene kids corner This bedroom is a great example of how a lovely warm colour palette can make a space feel welcoming and relaxing. Using tones of […]

With its combo of colours and finishing touches, this fun, jungle-inspired bedroom proves you can give a stylish spin to a themed look If you’re looking for a child’s bedroom scheme that’s neither too young or too grown-up, take inspiration from this punchy, tiger-themed room. A bookshelf that also doubles as a headboard takes centre […]

Create a pretty room filled with old-fashioned charm using a delightful petal pink and sage green palette and a dainty trio of harmonising Resene wallpapers How to give your kid’s bedroom a cute country cottage style makeover This stunning Resene paint and wallpaper combo – a look epitomised by the feminine, all-matching schemes of the […]

If you’ve got a feline-obsessed child whose bedroom is in need of a refresh, consider this cute, kitty-inspired makeover The ‘Purrfect’ Room A child’s room is one space in the home where both you and your son or daughter can indulge in a sense of fun with the decor – or in this case, go […]

Sprucing up your kid’s room doesn’t have to be difficult. With Resene’s carefully curated range of paints and wallpapers it’s easy to create a stylish feature wall for any age How to paint the perfect feature wall in your kid’s bedroom Desert-inspired interiors have been gaining popularity over the past year and it’s easy to […]

Get inspiration for your kid’s room with expert styling advice from The Block Challenge Host Shelley Ferguson and find out where you can shop the looks from this week’s room reveal Where to shop the looks from The Block NZ’s kid’s room reveal Bedrooms are such personal spaces and whether your child is a tiny […]

Mini astronauts can take a bedtime trip to the Milky Way in this space-themed bedroom spangled with glow-in-the-dark stars How to design a space-themed kid’s room with cool glow-in-the dark paint For a room design to really have impact it is important to work out what you want to be the hero, or focus, of […]

Perfect for you and your little one! This super stylish jungle-inspired interior proves that a themed bedroom can be both stylish and fun How to create a jungle feel using green textures in your child’s room Kids of all ages will love this fun green room, which is all about contrasting textures. Faux foliage tiles […]

This jewellery designer created a warm welcome for baby Arrow James using vintage finds, cute animals and her flair for colour and pattern Karen Walker’s head jewellery designer shares her jungle-inspired nursery At first Jade Leigh Kelly – brand director and head designer for Karen Walker Jewellery and first-time mother – didn’t intend to create […]

This magical kid’s bedroom features the perfect mix of boho style with a dash of glam. Discover how to recreate this crystal-inspired look at home How to use crystals to create a striking and unique children’s bedroom This space is not for the faint-hearted, with punchy blue walls and gem-print bedlinen, but the overall effect […]

Whether your children outnumber your bedrooms or they simply prefer bunking together, a shared bedroom can be one of the joys of childhood. Here’s how to get creative to show off their individual style How to decorate your kids’ bedroom to make it more fun to share When it comes to decorating a shared bedroom, the […]

Foster your child’s passions by creating a space that celebrates their hobbies and interests. Check out our example of a bedroom with a surf-inspired theme How to theme your child’s bedroom to their favourite hobby Is your child mad on skateboarding, sailing, basketball, skiing or surfing? Their favourite hobby is a great starting point for […]

Your child will have nothing but sweet dreams in this charming underwater mermaid’s bedroom. Here’s how to recreate the look yourself. How to give your kid’s bedroom a mermaid-inspired makeover Resene Paint Effects Medium was the perfect product to use on the wall for a dreamy, underwater feel as it creates a two-tone, washed effect. […]

From walls to wardrobes, chalkboard paint offers a versatile base for a fun bedroom scheme, which can change along with your child Use these clever ideas with blackboard paint in your kid’s bedroom A monochromatic room never seems to date and it is an easy palette to live with for both adults and children. Splashes of […]

Use a graphic wall, subtle super hero theme and dynamic colour palette to create a fun and funky kid’s bedroom How a graphic wall design can transform your child’s bedroom This dynamic space can be adapted to suit kids of all ages, from toddler to teen. We have used the duvet cover as the inspiration […]

A kid’s bedroom can be more than just a room.  Here’s how to create a magical, royal-themed space that inspires your child to dream big How to create a child’s bedroom fit for a royal If you are aiming to create a whimsical and magical space that your child can dream, play and sleep in, […]

Alex dreams up a natural nursery inspired by the colours of some cute felted toys, and shares her tips on how to design a top spot for a teeny tot How to create a nature-inspired nursery that your baby can grow into So… you find out you’re pregnant. It’s an exciting, joyful time (although it […]

A personalised wall decal has transformed this little girl’s room into a whimsical retreat perfect for dreaming and creating See how this floral wall decal entirely transformed this little girl’s room Who lives here? Antony Clark, 32 (director of Your Decal Shop), Jess Cattroll, 31 (director of Your Decal Shop), Lola, 4, and Oliver, 8 […]

Add a splash of colour and interest to your child’s bedroom with a striking painted headboard and mini gallery wall How to add cool style to your child’s room with a painted headboard If you prefer neutral colours over brights but are keen to add a simple feature to your child’s room without going over […]

This cactus-inspired kids bedroom proves you can work wonders with a splash of paint. Discover how to recreate this look at home How to decorate a fun kids bedroom with a cactus-inspired theme There are many ways to incorporate a theme into a child’s bedroom without it being too over-the-top or costing a fortune. In […]

When it comes to kids, using vibrant, bold colours in the bedroom is always a winner. Discover how to decorate a playful space with these easy tips How to decorate your kids’ bedroom with bright and playful style While lots of bold colour can be hard to live with for some, if there was ever […]

The secret to organising your kids’ bedroom is to create zones and stick to them. Natalie Jane of Be Organised shares how you can tidy their toys and sort their stuff Before getting stuck into reorganising your kid’s bedroom or spare room, have a think about what is working and what is not working in […]

Kids’ bedrooms can be a disaster zone for clutter. Use these handy tips to organise their space and make decluttering habits for the future Today focus on decluttering your kids’ rooms and tomorrow is your chance to reorganise them. Kids’ rooms need decluttering on a regular basis as their needs, wants and tastes are constantly […]

This kid’s bedroom design is perfect for a teenager that loves the sea and surf. We round up some creative ideas to help you decorate like a pro How to design a bedroom for your teenager inspired by the surf and sea Teens are not renowned for being the tidiest bunch, so make sure to […]

Designing a child’s room is a chance to let the imagination run free – yours and theirs. Here’s a dreamy, magical space to get you inspired Kid’s bedroom ideas: How to create a dreamy, magical space Children’s bedrooms are one place in the house where interior-design rules can be thrown out the window. The key […]

When it comes to choosing furniture, a bit of research and creative thinking goes a long way. Alex Fulton shares her tips for finding stylish bunk beds that will stand the test of time Kid’s bedroom ideas: Where to find cool bunk beds Like any furniture, you tend to get what you pay for and […]

This moody, monochrome palette with red accents is a strong bedroom scheme that will grow with your teen. Here’s how to style and shop the look Kid’s bedroom ideas: A dramatic monochrome room perfect for your teen If you aren’t sure where to start when designing your child’s room and feel overwhelmed by the choices […]

Relaxed, fun and with lots of texture and colour, a bedroom with a bohemian vibe is a great theme for a child’s bedroom. Here’s how style it at home Kid’s bedroom ideas: How to create a room with a boho vibe If you aren’t sure where to start when designing your child’s room and feel […]

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

Alex Walls shows us how to combine deep hues, soft furnishings and a dash of the Milk Way to create the perfect base for a gender neutral bedroom Alex Walls creates a neutral nursery inspired by the galaxy As baby Austen gets bigger and a lot more mobile, we have started to contemplate the next […]

Catherine Melo of Burrow & Be shows us how to add a dreamy dose of wilderness to a child’s bedroom with her majestic mountain range backdrop  How to create a woodland backdrop for your kid’s room Catherine Melo of children’s bedding and interiors label Burrow & Be designed this epic backdrop for the launch of […]

This shared girls’ bedroom with painted ‘house’ headboards combines dusky pink and elephant grey to gorgeous effect. See how to get the look How to add a pastel palette to a child’s bedroom Over the past few years we have seen the move away from bright colours to a more subdued colour palette in kids’ […]

How to organise your little one’s bedroom…and keep it tidy! 6 steps to an organised kid’s room “Clean your room” is a phrase uttered too often by parents everywhere. Tidy children can sometimes seem like a contradictory expression. Why not give your child a helping hand when it comes to keeping their room clean by […]

A neutral guest bedroom is transformed into a tropical, jungle-inspired oasis for one very lucky young lady who adores her own special space A neutral guest bedroom is transformed into tropical kid’s room Mathilde, 7, is the daughter of Tina Stephen head of online interior decorating company Roomie. They moved into their new home last […]

Young Fred is the final winner of  Your Home and Garden’s makeover series and couldn’t be happier with his cool new bedroom thanks to Adairs and Resene The final room reveal of Your Home and Garden’s makeover series Your Home and Garden joined forces with Adairs and Resene to offer room makeovers to three of […]