kids room

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

Make each day a sweet one for your child with these gentle, dreamy colours

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

Store your kids’ toys easily and effectively with these genius solutions The idea of keeping a house in order takes on a whole new meaning if you have kids. If you don’t have adequate toy solutions in place, it won’t be long before playthings, sports equipment, school bags and Lego are taking over the entire […]

Playing is not only fun it’s also essential for a child’s healthy brain development. Max out the space PAINT BOOKSHELF (left) From top to bottom: Blue box painted in Resene Lustacryl in Resene Takaka and animal in Resene Sante Fe. Books in Resene Tussock and Resene Twizel. Blue storage tub in Resene Half Resolution Blue. […]

Invest in a few key pieces and choose a colour palette that will see them through from toddler to teen When it comes to kids rooms, the goal is to create a space where their imaginations can run wild but also where they feel happy and comfortable. By investing in some key furniture pieces and […]

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

The modern playroom is a space for imagining, learning… and making mess. Lots of mess. Create one that inspires, delights and is easy to keep tidy. Here are two we dreamed up Storage is key A bookshelf or cube unit is an easy, compact way to store lots of items. Boxes, baskets or mini suitcases […]

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, […]

Tensions were high, creativity was flowing, judges were impressed and records were smashed this week on The Block NZ. We round up all the highlights from this week’s kid’s room reveals The Block NZ: Inside this week’s record-breaking kid’s room reveal Kid’s bedrooms were the name of the game this week on The Block NZ. […]

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 […]

Interior designer, Alex Fulton shares her tips on how to think outside the box and get creative when decorating a rumpus room for your kids 6 tips to help you decorate a rumpus room on a budget Lucky kids! Rumpus rooms are a fun space to fit out. Right, let’s get our budget hats on and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Soothing, serene and restful –  a neutral nursery is a great design scheme that can remain relevant long past the baby years How to create a neutral nursery that’s not boring If you’re preparing your home for a new arrival and have resisted finding out the sex of your baby, or perhaps you simply aren’t excited […]

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 […]

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 […]

Check out these habits to help declutter the bedrooms in your home. Even the kids can get involved with these tidy tricks! Handy habits to help keep every bedroom in your home clean With Natalie Jane of Be Organised. Create zones for your items and store like with like. Use all the storage you have […]

This bold, contemporary wall feature allows your teenager to give their space a unique, customised look using their choice of three colours. Here, we’ve decorated with a teen girl in mind with navy, vibrant orange and lilac How to create a colour-blocked painted feature wall This colour-blocked feature wall is bold, graphic and just a […]

When it comes to decorating for children, there are numerous themes and designs to ponder over. Here we explore how a trendy Scandi-style room can grow with your child, potentially saving you money in the long run Versatile Scandi-style Scandinavian style is currently one of the most followed interior trends. The monochrome colour palette of black, […]

Mixing up styles, textures and colours for an eclectic, unisex scheme is a great way to style a kids’ bedroom in the long run Modern eclectic With so many interior trends and styles to consider, it’s sometimes hard to decide which to choose when designing a kids’ room. Many like to follow the interior style […]

For children’s bedrooms that favour a more neutral, unisex scheme, these accessories add some serious cute-factor without impacting on the overall sophisticated style How do I add more personality to a unisex style?   Busy and bright: Keep the denim, but replace the mustard and orange objects with eye-catching shades of pink and coral like Resene ‘Big […]

The Block NZ host and editor of Your Home and Garden, Shelley Ferguson, shares her top tips for achieving a creative kid’s room that’s full of individuality and personality. From encouraging sleep to adding fun zones and a sense of adventure, these tricks will have children falling in love with their bedrooms in no time […]

Don’t worry if you missed last night’s room reveal – we’ve found some of the pieces that Niki and Tiff featured in their off-brief kids’ bedroom this week on The Block NZ to help you create a similar look Watch the judges comment on Niki and Tiff’s kids’ bedroom Get the look Natural rug Grey vessel […]

Don’t worry if you missed last night’s room reveal – we’ve found some of the pieces that Sam and Emmett featured in their winning kids’ bedroom this week on The Block NZ to help you create a similar look Watch the judges comment on Sam and Emmett’s kids’ bedroom Get the look Bed Bedside table Copper […]

Don’t worry if you missed last night’s room reveal – we’ve found some of the pieces that Emma and Courtney featured in their kids’ bedroom this week on The Block NZ to help you create a similar look Watch the judges comment on Emma and Courtney’s kids’ bedroom Get the look Bed Blue desk stool Blackboard […]

Don’t worry if you missed last night’s room reveal – we’ve found some of the pieces that Dyls and Dylz featured in their kids’ bedroom this week on The Block NZ to help you create a similar look Watch the judges comment on Dyls and Dylz’s kids’ bedroom Get the look Bedside table Duvet set Pendant […]

As The Block teams begin tackling kids bedrooms, we take a look back at some of our past seasons’ favourites

Moody hues, metallic accents and thoughtful design create an intimate and elegant atmosphere in this brand-new Christchurch family home Meet and greet Who lives here? Alysha Andrew (mum and part-time sales consultant), Duncan Andrew (project manager), Mila-Rose, Nixon, and pugs T Bone and MarniWhere is it? Halswell, Christchurch Alysha and Duncan’s new-build tips Find out their […]

A New Plymouth couple paint a room in shades of pink that are fit for a princess At a glance Heidi and Kris Herbert purchased their 2.8-hectare lifestyle block in New Plymouth last August, providing more space for their two children, Bren, 3, and Ivy, 2. The four-bedroom home was in dire need of a […]

A pegboard storage system encourages you to be a little bit tidier while looking ever so stylish Entrance/hallway Although the entrance is one of the busiest places in the home, it should ideally give visitors a feel for what your home is all about – and this is where a pegboard becomes your secret anti-clutter […]