Ship of dreams – 7 great children's bedrooms to inspire
Before a child closes his or her sleepy eyes, the last thing they gaze at is their bedroom walls – these inspiring bedrooms all celebrate the colours, shapes, toys and art that make a kid's life great
1. Okay kids, climb into bed
This children's bedroom puts fun and simplicity front and centre – it even comes complete with climbing holds to help make getting into bed an adventure in itself.
Designed by CplusC
Photography by Murray Fredericks
2. Quiet, please
Let's face it, bedrooms are at least at some point for sleeping – so a quiet colour scheme seems conducive to that – for this bedroom, pops of colour balance the quiet wall tones.
Interior design by Jessica Valintine Design
Photography by Kirsty Dawn
3. Homework and then bed
The bunks in this bedroom – complete with storage and ladder – aren't just fun and cosy, they're about space saving, too. As a result, a study desk fits, too, and if you 'caught' the nautical flavour, well this home is by the sea.
Renovation by Richard Landry, Landry Design Group
Photography by: Manolo Langis
4. Mum, did dinosaurs really eat children?
It's not just charity that begins at home – artistic appreciation does, too. In this art-minded children's bedroom, art prints, sculptures and even representatives of the Mesozoic Era all feature.
From the Designed by David Reid Homes Waitaki/South Canterbury
Photography by: Rachel Wybrow
5. It's like a jungle sometimes
Grown up design rules can also apply to our children's spaces – such as working with scale. Even a real giraffe might not have to bend its neck in this lofty room. Swinging monkeys also join the fun-meets-imagination party.
Designed by Alexander & Co
Photography by Anson Smart
6. As time goes by
This daughter's bedroom reflects her personality with a soft pink palette and was also designed to grow with her and accommodate an older perspective as time went on. The reading nook reflects her love of books.
Interiors by Amanda Neill, Designworx
7. River of life
Older children may just like what you like – such as, optimising views with a desk under the window, along with celebrating art and bold colour contrasts – here, balanced by a hockey stick and attendant trophies!
Renovation by Joan Dineen
Photography by Peter Rymwid
Story by: Trendsideas
Home kitchen bathroom commercial design
Stretching out to nature
Weathered charm
Natural is always in style
