How To Style a Kid’s Room That Will Take Them From Baby to Tween

Smart, flexible ideas for a space that grows with them (without needing a full reno every year)

Designing a child’s room can feel like a balancing act between cute and practical, calm and colourful, temporary and timeless. You want it to feel playful-but also like it won’t be totally outdated the minute they turn five.

The good news? With a few clever styling choices, you can create a kid’s bedroom that grows with them... from baby naps and toddler chaos to tween reading nooks and everything in between.

Here’s how to get the balance just right

1. Start with a Neutral Foundation

White walls, soft timber tones, or natural materials (hello rattan, linen, and jute) create a calm base that works at any age. Think of it as the blank canvas where all the personality layers get to shine

Pair it with our soft cotton throws in neutral tones for that layered, cosy texture.. and build the colour from there

2. Invest in Long-Lasting Furniture

A solid single bed, a bookcase they won’t grow out of in six months, and multi-purpose storage? Perfect. Choose versatile, quality furniture that’s not stuck in one life stage

Tip: Dress up their surfaces with one of our brass trays-perfect for corralling treasures, art supplies, or even a little collection of rocks (we know they all have one!)

3. Use Decor to Add (and Evolve) Personality

Swapable decor = your secret weapon. Choose playful prints, wall art, or bright cushions that match their current obsessions- without the commitment of a full re-theme

Add pops of colour with our corduroy cushions in vibrant shades (bonus: they're tough enough to survive pillow fights or being used as jumping pillows). Hang paper wall art animals or prints that spark joy and imagination, and let them rotate as their style evolves

4. Storage is Your Best Friend (and Theirs)

Baskets. Hooks. Bins. Baskets again. Honestly, you can’t overdo it. Make it easy for them to put things away (and maybe actually do it)

We love our Moroccan baskets for toy storage, or corralling chaos. And those adorable Grizzly Bear brass wall hooks? They’re equal parts fun and functional—for hanging dress-ups, school bags, or tomorrow’s outfit

5. Create a Comfy, Flexible Reading Nook

A few floor cushions, a cosy throw, and a soft light make the perfect wind-down corner. Throw in a basket of their current favourite books and a quiet space is officially born

Pop a couple of our soft cord cushions down, wrap them in a cotton throw, and add a Noodoll night light—they’re portable, squishy, and just the right amount of glow for nighttime comfort or early-morning reading

6. Add a Pop of Colour to Their Desk (Without the Clutter)

Once the homework (or crafting, or colouring) stage begins, give them a desk space that’s bright and fun and organised

Use Replay Snack Stacks and Cups as colourful, stackable storage for pencils, markers, paper clips or beads. They're easy to move around, easy to clean, and just plain fun

7. Let Them Add Their Own Touch (With Boundaries 😅)

Let them pick a cushion colour. Or a print. Or a favourite hook. That little bit of choice over their bedroom decor makes them more likely to love their space - and maybe (!) even look after it

Give them a say within a pre-approved palette or list (hello, curated chaos). Win-win

Designing a kids’ room that lasts from baby to tween doesn’t mean stripping it of personality. It just means layering smart, adaptable pieces around a calm, neutral base-so their room can grow as fast as they do!

Start with timeless textures, flexible furniture, and fun-but-swapable decor. Add in clever storage (and a fun animal hook or two), and you’re good to go for years

Need help finding those forever pieces?
Check out our Kids Bedroom Collection—a joyful mix of playful, practical, and beautiful pieces. From cord cushions and brass trays to night lights, baskets, and everything in between, it's all designed to grow with your little humans (and keep your house looking cute too) 👉 Explore the collection here, we can't wait to see what you choose →