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Midcentury Children’s Room Ideas and Designs

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Humphrey House
Humphrey House
Penny Black Interiors LLC.Penny Black Interiors LLC.
The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.
Be Jeweled
Be Jeweled
Widell + BoschettiWidell + Boschetti
This is an example of a retro gender neutral kids' bedroom in Philadelphia with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Taplow- Mid Century Span House
Taplow- Mid Century Span House
Slightly Quirky LtdSlightly Quirky Ltd
Anna Stathaki
Inspiration for a medium sized retro gender neutral children’s room in Surrey with white walls, carpet and beige floors.
Beverly Hills Post and Beam Mid-Century
Beverly Hills Post and Beam Mid-Century
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large midcentury children’s room for girls in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
My Houzz: Organic Minimalism in a Denver Redo
My Houzz: Organic Minimalism in a Denver Redo
Alexandra CraftonAlexandra Crafton
Wall paint: Simply White, Benjamin Moore; hardwood floor: Southern Pecan Natural, Home Depot; basket: Sea Grass Belly Basket, TalaHomeDesign; lamp: Brass Task Lamp, Target; nightstand and bed: Craigslist; pillow sham: Painterly Stripe, Schoolhouse Electric; throw pillow: BohoPillow; blanket: Schoolhouse Electric; mud cloth: Objektum; rug: Ecarpet Gallery Design: Annabode + Co Photo: Allie Crafton © 2016 Houzz
Dimple Dell 2014
Dimple Dell 2014
Upland Development, Inc.Upland Development, Inc.
Photo of a large midcentury gender neutral kids' bedroom in Salt Lake City with multi-coloured walls and carpet.
Ladera Heights Remodel
Ladera Heights Remodel
Natalie MyersNatalie Myers
Phoebe Chauson
Midcentury children’s room for boys in Los Angeles with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Dallas, TX: Stolp
Dallas, TX: Stolp
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Design ideas for a retro children’s room for boys in Dallas with green walls.
San Rafael Eichler
San Rafael Eichler
Wit InteriorsWit Interiors
Simple storage makes sure that all the toys have a home when its time to clean up. Custom Star Wars prints from Etsy. Photo Credit: Meghan Caudill
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury gender neutral children’s room in San Francisco with white walls.
Preston Hollow Bungalow Kid's Room Bedside
Preston Hollow Bungalow Kid's Room Bedside
Beth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQBeth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQ
The goal of this whole home refresh was to create a fun, fresh and collected look that was both kid-friendly and livable. Cosmetic updates included selecting vibrantly colored and happy hues, bold wallpaper and modern accents to create a dynamic family-friendly home.
Cellular Shades
Cellular Shades
Hunter DouglasHunter Douglas
Inspiration for an expansive retro gender neutral kids' bedroom in New York with white walls and slate flooring.
White Twin over Twin Bunk Bed with Straight Ladder and Storage
White Twin over Twin Bunk Bed with Straight Ladder and Storage
Maxwood Furniture, Inc.Maxwood Furniture, Inc.
This Maxtrix classic low bunk bed sleeps two comfortably in one bedroom while conserving space. Two twin beds stacked to form one solid unit using patented Rock Lock system. Super sturdy and strong/stable. Choose from space-saving straight ladder or extra-safe angle ladder. Ad on a trundle or storage, while conserving the space. www.maxtrixkids.com
Mid-Century Mod re-do
Mid-Century Mod re-do
KUBE architectureKUBE architecture
Greg Powers Photography
Photo of a midcentury children’s room for boys in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring and multi-coloured walls.
Freshly Bold
Freshly Bold
KASA Interior DesignKASA Interior Design
Scott Amundson Photography
Design ideas for a midcentury children’s room for girls in Minneapolis with yellow walls, carpet and beige floors.
The Mod Couple
The Mod Couple
Joybird FurnitureJoybird Furniture
Midcentury children’s room for boys in Los Angeles with yellow walls and grey floors.
Leschi Renovation
Leschi Renovation
Ambrose Construction Inc.Ambrose Construction Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury gender neutral kids' bedroom in Seattle with concrete flooring.
Blanc - tout en couleur (achat en VEFA)
Blanc - tout en couleur (achat en VEFA)
Studio ZerckStudio Zerck
Photo of a small retro gender neutral children’s room in Paris with white walls, lino flooring, yellow floors and wallpapered walls.
Menlo Park Eichler
Menlo Park Eichler
Edmonds + Lee ArchitectsEdmonds + Lee Architects
Bruce Damonte
Medium sized midcentury children’s room for boys in San Francisco with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Boy Bedroom
Boy Bedroom
Think Chic InteriorsThink Chic Interiors
An awkward shaped space got a face lift with custom built ins and a custom bed filled with hidden storage, creating a charming little boys bedroom that can be grown into over many years. The bed and the built ins are painted in Benjamin Moore Twilight. The copper pulls, ladder and chandelier were custom made out of hardware store pipes and The ceiling over the bed was painted in Benjamin Moore Hale Navy and is filled with silver stars. Photography by Hulya Kolabas
Mid-century Modern - Home Remodel
Mid-century Modern - Home Remodel
McCutcheon Construction Inc.McCutcheon Construction Inc.
Mo Saito Photography
Medium sized midcentury kids' bedroom in San Francisco with grey walls, carpet and grey floors.

Midcentury Children’s Room Ideas and Designs

When it comes to kids rooms we often let our design hearts run wild and go for the most fun, bright and engaging decoration we can think of. However, practicality and versatility when choosing midcentury furnishings and decor will ensure that your kids room grows with your child, allowing for updates and replacements without a complete overhaul. Whether you’re looking for girls’ bedroom ideas, ideas for a teenager’s room or playroom ideas, there's a huge range of midcentury kids room photos with all sorts of kids’ bedroom designs, furniture and decorating ideas to help you plan your own decorating project.

How do I design a midcentury kid’s bedroom?

A child’s bedroom is his or her personal space, where they feel safe and let their imaginations run riot. The room should be fully optimised for play, sleep and study and to that end you want to invest in a good child’s bed, a desk and versatile storage. Vertical use of space, such as a bunk bed over a desk, is a great solution and will further enhance the sense of your child having their own private den. Flood the room with colour, graphic prints and playful details, leaving the design and layout versatile for future changes. Children’s bedroom furniture is an investment so get these to last – opt for full-sized wardrobes and beds, with plenty of additional clothes and toy storage.

What midcentury girls’ bedroom and boys’ bedroom ideas are there?

Both girls’ and boys’ bedroom ideas are usually based around certain colours and sometimes it can be tempting to avoid choosing one colour theme to contradict cliches. However, adding your child’s favourite colour with accessories is a great way to keep decor flexible and facilitate any transitions – your daughter may grow out of her rose-tinted glasses, and it’ll be easier to swap out a fuchsia lamp and some wall stickers than a pink sofa and pink walls. The same goes for boys’ bedrooms too; don’t be afraid to add blue colours if that’s what they like, but try to base the decor around their preferences with toys, activities and books, rather than going for stereotypical colours and accessories, and try to keep more permanent features (walls, floor and large furniture) fairly neutral.

How do I design a midcentury bedroom for more than one child?

To bunk or not to bunk? That is the question (provided your children are six and above). Bunk beds for kids are a common choice for good reason, as both a space-saver that leaves room for play as well as being a structure that children seem to love (there’s something about those ladders). However, bunk beds also set the scene for all kinds of mischief, so safety is an important consideration. If floor space is an option, then twin beds afford the opportunity to section the room so each child has a space that they can call their own, something that might be necessary if you’re having to combine a girl’s bedroom and boy’s bedroom all in one. Again, this is an opportunity to make the furniture last past childhood – twin beds can also be recycled as guest beds at a later date.

How do I decorate a midcentury playroom?

Storage is probably the first thing you’ll want to think about when looking at midcentury playroom ideas – toys, books, games, DVDs, pens, pencils, paper and all sorts of fun facilitators will probably feature in your playroom so they’ll all need a place to be stored. Large storage units are often a great idea and they could include built in desks for drawing, writing and hopefully homework. If you can’t get one built in, then consider adding a series of shelves or bookcases; open shelves will make your playroom brighter and more fun instead of hiding colourful toys away in cupboards, anyway. Then it’s time for the real fun – you could add a tepee, TV, playhouse, play mat or lots of squishy chairs and sofas, depending on what your children like to do with their play time. In terms of colour schemes, you’ll usually find that with the collection of toys, games and books in the room, it can’t help but be bright and colourful, so you could keep the walls and floors fairly neutral to highlight this. Or you could pick out one theme and run with it – add a feature wall, wall stickers, posters and cushions, all with similar motifs. Whatever you do, you can take inspiration from the playroom ideas featured in the photos on Houzz. Save your favourites to an ideabook and use them to inspire your playroom, kids or teen bedroom design.
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