20 Best Modern Kids’ Room That Wow!

Creating the perfect modern kids’ room is easier than you think! Here are 20 of the best ideas to inspire you.

When it comes to creating the perfect modern kids’ room, it’s not just about patterned walls and fancy bed frames, although those can certainly be part of it.

To inspire you to create your child’s dream room, we’ve gathered 20 modern kids’ rooms that look fantastic while being very practical.

20 Amazing Modern Kids’ Room Ideas

Who said everything has to be put away? Sometimes, displaying toys, markers, and other fun children’s items can add a touch of warmth to a space.

In this room, the homeowners also chose to showcase their children’s artwork as wall decor.

It’s very easy to go overboard in a baby’s room, especially if it’s your first child. But sometimes, less is truly more.

Keep the nursery calm and serene for both mom and baby with warm grays and earthy neutral tones.

In an otherwise tame Tribeca apartment designed by London-based Melanie Williams Bespoke Interiors, a splash of color in the nursery adds a fun and playful feel to the space. Gray and yellow curtains are set up to create a little theater space in the bedroom.

Every kid’s room needs a focal point. Can we agree that the swan is where your eyes naturally land when you look at this dreamy white room in Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighborhood, designed by the interior design firm SISSY + MARLEY?

For the little bookworm in your life, create a private retreat where they can escape into their favorite novels with a reading nook. In this bright home in Austin, various patterns in the same color palette coordinate beautifully without feeling too busy.

Described as “a fun place to relax, play, and dream,” this black and white room in a Tribeca loft offers a chic take on a traditional sports theme. It features furniture from Oeuf, a custom Madeline Weinrib rug, lighting from Atelier De Troupe and Iacoli & McAllister, and wallpaper from Ferm Living.

Loft style always means glamour and sophistication for adults. The trick is to retain just enough youthful touches to keep things grounded in childhood. We’re pleased that the alligator rug and classic easel do exactly that. A pull-out bed fits seamlessly into a custom-built storage system and a loft sleeping area in the jungle—courtesy of @rebelwalls. The sage color palette is as clever as the interior design.

Creativity is said to never go out of style. This sprawling home within a home is a palace. A quick move from the compact sleeping nook, and you climb the storage stairs to the backlit loft. From there, you can either descend smoothly on the rope or glide gently down the slide. If those transport methods don’t suit you, the choice is a delicate classic blush cart.

All the essential accessories for bears make this whimsical room a real hit. A treehouse and slide combo eliminate bedtime boredom. There’s so much fun in this kids’ room that the green turtle-shaped poufs woven by @safomasi are a welcome addition, perfectly ready to gather tired explorers.

A stark white canopy bed frame is paired with vibrant pink patterned bedding to add a romantic touch to the kid’s bedroom in this contemporary beachside home. A hanging dowel against the wall is a chic wardrobe solution, transforming little Bertie’s wardrobe into a visual feature.

When creating a nursery space for your little ones, ample soft finishes are a must, which is why in this contemporary beachside home, a generous rug also serves as a convenient play area.

The easiest colors to use for children’s rooms are neutral colors. Neutrals such as white, beige, brown, gray, and taupe are incredibly versatile.

These hues are timeless and soothing to the eyes. Most importantly, they adapt easily to changes, which is ideal as children grow.

Adopt a relaxed approach. This makes the decorating process much easier.

Minimalism essentially involves keeping things simple, prioritizing quality over quantity, and doing less, which creates a sleek, streamlined, and modern aesthetic.

Hang up some string lights for a nice touch in your children’s room. Their lights are soft, emitting a warm and attractive glow.

There are lots of options available where you can still put those old clothes to use, be it hanging them on the wall, draping them over furniture, or putting them in the glass jars and lanterns.

Here’s another angle of Wren’s room showcasing the finishing touches that bring the look together.

The custom-built window seat is covered in a light, pleated fabric.

The chic white dresser with a gold handle, the stylish wall sconce, and the oversized dimensions are additional elements that give the room a sense of expert design.

This white bunk bed is perfect for teens who enjoy personalizing their room. Neutral, modern, and sleek, it lends itself to all kinds of imaginative and creative play. It’s up to them to choose decorative items and accessories that reflect their personality, like a starry tipi tent or a celestial map rug, to create the space where they spend the most time. Available at Maisons du Monde.

Children’s rooms often lack space… This loft bed helps free up the area beneath the sleeping space, allowing it to be used as a relaxation spot. Pairing it with a mini bookshelf and a wicker chair creates a natural-style reading nook. A great way to set up a charming and functional space.

Conditionally divide the child’s room into zones. Include a sleeping area, a play area, a storage space for clothes, etc. As your child grows, you can add new zones: a craft table, a guest area, and later, a study space. This division will help teach your child about the organization, making it easier to explain why toys should not be in, for example, the clothing storage area. “Look—its place is not here. Let’s take it to the other toys.

This Modern kids’ room will be appreciated by many. A lounge-ready daybed topped with plush bedding and a built-in desk provide just the right place to relax or do homework—or both. This is paired with casual but fun features like the pattern carpet and bold pillows. A big window brings in sun light making the room bright and welcoming.

Becca Interiors designed this calm nursery, which has a neutral color scheme and little hints of pattern. Classic white crib sits in the center with a comfy armchair for close-by feedings. The end result merges a gallery wall of animal prints that is equal parts charming and playful with an area rug so your kiddo has adequate space to spread out his or her toys. The moody grey color sets the tone in what is a comforting and warm overall feel that would be perfect as this little human’s first room.