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Sullivan's Island Remodel
Sullivan's Island Remodel
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Bunk bedroom featuring custom built-in bunk beds with white oak stair treads painted railing, niches with outlets and lighting, custom drapery and decorative lighting
GK Residence - Arcadia No. 002
GK Residence - Arcadia No. 002
FORM THIRD Design-BuildFORM THIRD Design-Build
Music room with sound rated wall assembly makes the perfect place for any young rock star to practice. Steve Craft Photography
Design ideas for a small retro gender neutral kids' bedroom in Phoenix with carpet and multi-coloured walls.
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.
Main Street Home
Main Street Home
Karla Dreyer DesignKarla Dreyer Design
Janis Nicolay
Photo of a small retro children’s room in Vancouver with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Dormitorio chico de 12 años
Dormitorio chico de 12 años
Dröm LivingDröm Living
This is an example of a small midcentury teen’s room for boys in Barcelona with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Glen Mill
Glen Mill
Jonathan Caron Construction, Inc.Jonathan Caron Construction, Inc.
Bradley Jones
Photo of a small retro gender neutral kids' bedroom in DC Metro with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
The Artisans Group, Inc.The Artisans Group, Inc.
Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain
The Secret Room Behind the Wardrobe
The Secret Room Behind the Wardrobe
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
Laura created this secret room for her daughter, in 3 weeks. She documented it on her blog, The Colorado Nest. FEATURED IN NBC's TODAY PopSugar Germany's Brigette Israel's Mako Love What Matters Apartment Therapy China News France's So Busy Girls UK’s Daily Mail South Korea’s Today Australia’s Essential Kids Rumble NY’s Good Times Daily Motion Life Buzz Sweden’s Epoch Times Inspire More
décoration chambre fille esprit rétro
décoration chambre fille esprit rétro
Atelier SénicAtelier Sénic
L'intervention à porter sur la décoration dans cette chambre d'enfant : une touche de rose poudré en soubassement et un jeu de pois noirs sur le mur principal habille cette chambre dans un esprit rétro
Excelsior Duplex Remodel
Excelsior Duplex Remodel
Lyndsie Adams DesignLyndsie Adams Design
Vintage and modern decor are pulled together in a fun and comfortable playroom. Photo credit: Glen Stubbe
Design ideas for a small midcentury gender neutral kids' bedroom in Minneapolis with white walls and ceramic flooring.
Lemona
Lemona
Hive HomeHive Home
Storage solutions for children's toys that are still stylish, and fit with the modern aesthetic of the home.
Inspiration for a small retro gender neutral kids' bedroom in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Ideal Space, Lavish Lifestlye
Ideal Space, Lavish Lifestlye
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Inspiration for a small retro toddler’s room for girls in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Kid's Bedrooms
Kid's Bedrooms
Ellen Weiss DesignEllen Weiss Design
Photo of a small midcentury teen’s room for boys in Seattle with grey walls, carpet and grey floors.
San Jose Eichler
San Jose Eichler
BLAINE architectsBLAINE architects
Jean Bai, Konstrukt Photo
Inspiration for a small retro kids' bedroom for girls in San Francisco with red walls, vinyl flooring and white floors.
Детская комната 2й этаж
Детская комната 2й этаж
Валентина МурзинаВалентина Мурзина
Small midcentury children’s room for girls in Saint Petersburg with multi-coloured walls, vinyl flooring, brown floors and brick walls.
Детская комната 2й этаж
Детская комната 2й этаж
Валентина МурзинаВалентина Мурзина
Photo of a small retro children’s room for girls in Saint Petersburg with multi-coloured walls, vinyl flooring, brown floors and brick walls.
Farriss-High Point Airbnb
Farriss-High Point Airbnb
Krista Cox StudioKrista Cox Studio
Midcentury modern loft-style bedroom with sitting area and built-in dresser
Design ideas for a small midcentury gender neutral teen’s room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a timber clad ceiling.
décoration chambre fille esprit rétro
décoration chambre fille esprit rétro
Atelier SénicAtelier Sénic
L'intervention à porter sur la décoration dans cette chambre d'enfant : une touche de rose poudré en soubassement et un jeu de pois noirs sur le mur principal habille cette chambre dans un esprit rétro
Marsh View Residence
Marsh View Residence
ML Design, Allied ASIDML Design, Allied ASID
playroom
Photo of a small retro teen’s room for boys in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
The Secret Room Behind the Wardrobe
The Secret Room Behind the Wardrobe
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
Laura created this secret room for her daughter, in 3 weeks. She documented it on her blog, The Colorado Nest. FEATURED IN NBC's TODAY PopSugar Germany's Brigette Israel's Mako Love What Matters Apartment Therapy China News France's So Busy Girls UK’s Daily Mail South Korea’s Today Australia’s Essential Kids Rumble NY’s Good Times Daily Motion Life Buzz Sweden’s Epoch Times Inspire More

Small Midcentury Kids' Bedroom 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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