32 Toddler Room Ideas That Kids and Grownups Alike Will Enjoy

If your baby has grown into a toddler, it’s time to adapt the nursery into a transitional space that will accompany them as they change and grow. From swapping the crib for a toddler bed to setting up a play corner where the changing table or glider used to be, there are plenty of simple ways to refresh your baby's room furniture and decor so that it’s fun and functional for your child until they reach their next milestone.

There are also creative ideas for designing a child's room, including shared toddler rooms that pack creative solutions into a small space, practical ideas for storage, budget-friendly children's decor, and themes that will be playful for children yet parents will also love them.

Check out these charming toddler room ideas in a range of sizes and styles for inspiration.

Combine Patterns

A mix of patterns, cozy textures, and flashes of color create an inviting atmosphere for a toddler room. This New York City space from Chango & Co. includes traditional boy's room decor, like blue-and-white fish-themed wallpaper a buffalo check armchair, and a toddler bed upholstered in a soft shade of gray. The yellow accents add contrast and warmth.

Vary Shades of Pink

Give your pink toddler room a playful but sophisticated feel by choosing a multitude of complementary shades. Sissy + Marley Interior Design paired white walls with rosy accents in shades from bright raspberry to candy pink for a sweet tonal pink look.

Mix Black, White, and Red

Choose a color scheme like black, white, and red for a gender neutral and contemporary take on a toddler room that will go the distance. Sissy + Marley Interior Design decorated this New York City space with plenty of whimsy and charm by including graphic patterns, playful elements like a house-shaped armoire, and a low red table and mini stools in the center of the room.

Choose a Textural Rug

Choose a textural rug that will give your toddler room a warm feel and provide padding for little ones as they master the art of walking without tumbling down. Cathie Hong Interiors chose a multi-colored rag rug that adds warmth to a minimalist kids' room and will complement any shade of bedding.

Blend Pink and Red

Pair candy pink walls with bright strawberry red accents for a spirited feel that has a bit more edge than an all-pink toddler room, like this space from Eklektik Studio.

Keep the Bed Low

If you don't have a modular crib that turns into a toddler bed, set up a low toddler bed that is easy to climb in and out of by placing a mattress and box spring on the floor (you can add a headboard later).

These low toddler beds are an important part of Montessori toddler room design, which encourages a child to be able to move around the space and play independently.

Cover it with a quilt, colorful throw pillows, and stuffed animals to make it cozy and inviting, like this kids' room from Chango & Co.

Embrace Scandi Style

If your home is decorated in neutral tones and Scandi-style decor, carry your aesthetic into the toddler room for a cohesive feel.

This Scandinavian toddler room from Fantastic Frank has a black-and-white palette to create a timeless and soothing feel and a neutral backdrop that can be modified as the child grows and the crib/toddler bed and play tent are swapped out.

Create a Reading Nook

Swap a nursery glider for a miniature design classic like a mini Swan chair to create a reading corner. In this stylish toddler room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, wall-mounted shelving keeps book covers visible while adding color to the black-and-white space.

Source Vintage Furniture

Vintage furniture often has smaller proportions, making it a great choice for kids' rooms. A pair of midcentury-modern rattan beds and a central nightstand are just the right scale for this twin room from Cathie Hong Interiors that works for toddlers and will last for years to come.

Choose Bold Wallpaper

Add personality to a toddler room with bold wallpaper. This space from Sissy + Marley Interior Design is covered in an oversized silver star motif for a cheerful feel. A modern toddler bed from Oeuf, a striped rug, and an elephant photo on the wall above create a happy place for little ones to grow up too fast.

Repaint the Dresser

Give a new or secondhand dresser a coat of bright paint to create a focal point in a toddler room like this space from Christina Kim Interior Design.

Add a Play Tent

A diy play tent is a fun addition to a toddler room that will last for years to come. This spacious New York City toddler room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design includes a cozy play tent outfitted with soft textiles for a cozy feel.

Paint the Ceiling

Paint the walls and ceiling in the same soft shade of pink for an enveloping feel, like this toddler room covered in Setting Plaster from Farrow & Ball. A scalloped pink window shade is an elevated take on kid's room window treatments and a mix of textiles and soft furnishings in the play corner in shades of pink create a dreamy and soothing atmosphere.

Customize the Closet

If you have the space and the budget, create a custom closet that can change and grow with your child, with right-sized hanging rods, dividers, and shelving. Sissy + Marley Interior Design mixed open and closed storage for this toddler closet that can be modified as time passes and will help keep the room organized and clutter-free.

Wallpaper the Ceiling

In this Parisian toddler bunk bed room from Caroline Andreoni Interior Design decorated with vintage furniture and decor accents, warm pink walls and floor-to-ceiling drapes add softness, while white-and-black ceiling wallpaper adds a sophisticated touch.

Create Zones

In a spacious toddler room, create different zones using furniture and decor. This space from Eklektik Studio includes a bed corner with a vintage-style bed frame, a small chest of drawers as a nightstand, and a fluffy sheepskin rug to give little feet a soft and warm landing.

A wooden play kitchen along one wall and a vintage-style rattan table and chairs floating in the middle of the room create a place to color or play.

Accent With Color

Accent a minimalist, white-walled toddler room a few choice color accents. This space from Cathie Hong Interiors includes a green half-moon wall sconce and another shade of green on the back of a white bookshelf filled with colorful toys and books.

Repurpose the Fireplace

In an older home with a nonworking fireplace, a decorative mantel can be endlessly styled and restyled with everything from stuffed animals to artwork or pillows. Use the empty firebox and hearth to store boxes filled with toys, like this space from Eklektik Studio.

Invest in Design Classics

Choose design classics to decorate a toddler room that little ones can grow into and hold onto for years to come. This neutral space from Maison Ellie includes a classic white Eames rocking chair.

Mix Pink and Blue

In a shared toddler room, create cohesion by choosing matching bed frames, but give each child their own identity with color accents, like this shared girl's and boy's room from Eklektik Studio.

Keep Toys Accessible

In this simple toddler room from Maison Ellie, a playhouse and a basket of toys are lined up against the wall for easy access. A chest of drawers that was once a changing table easily transitions into storage for a toddler that will last throughout childhood.

Sprinkle in Shades of Pink

Keep a pink toddler room from feeling too predictable by finding varied ways to incorporate tonal pinks. In this space from Christina Kim Interior Design, the ceiling is painted ceiling in a luminous salmon pink.

A framed print of the Royal Budapest Hotel, coral accents on the chandelier, and a geometric patterned rug in a deeper coral add texture and spread the rosy glow throughout the room.

Hang Cloud Wallpaper

Create a dreamy atmosphere with cloud wallpaper on the walls or ceiling. In this long and rectangular toddler room from Maison Ellie, a cozy upholstered toddler bed on one side includes cloudy blue sky wallpaper that follows the slant of the ceiling.

Choose Pastel Shades

Complement an airy, white-walled toddler room with pastel shades. Calimia Home decorated this spacious girl's room in a 1918 Colonial-style home in Savannah, GA, with an antique wood bed frame and a pastel pink patchwork rug.

Hang a Canopy

In this shared kids' room from Maison Ellie, a blue canopy hides a wall-mounted AC unit while creating a protected feel above the toddler bed in the corner of one side of the room.

Add Romantic Details

Romantic girl's room decor accents like a canopy over the toddler bed, a painted tree mural, decorative bird cages, and shades of pink work just as well for a toddler room as for a nursery, like this transitional space from interior designer Maite Granda.

Use Vertical Space

In a smaller toddler room, use vertical space by installing floating shelves or choosing a tall neutral shelving unit with open storage that can be filled with a changing array of books, toys, and decor, like this space from Maison Ellie. You can also add a night light so it's easy to navigate in the dark.

Keep It Simple

When it comes to kids’ rooms, less is usually more. By keeping the decor simple and furnishings to a minimum, you create more space to play and provide a neutral canvas that can be easily updated as your child grows.

This simple yet adorable Instagram find puts playtime first, providing plenty of open floor space. A floor-level, house-frame bed doubles as a play zone, and open shelving allows well-loved toys to serve as charming accessories.

Encourage Play

This small space is all about play. Boasting an indoor swing, a ball pit, and a whimsical house-frame bed, this sweet room emphasizes fun without sacrificing style.

With soft surfaces and a pretty blush palette, it combines playtime with a calming space that feels versatile and stylish.

Add Vertical Storage

Whether you’re working with a small room or a big imagination, making the most of your child’s space is an absolute necessity.

This simple loft bed, featured by Cara Loren, doubles the usable space in this clean-cut and modern kid’s room, creating an additional play zone that can easily be converted to a reading nook or lounge area for a future tween.

Use a Rainbow of Colors

Kids love color, but choosing the right one can be tricky. Sure, your little one may adore all things hot pink now, but that doesn’t mean they will later, so committing to one color isn't always a good idea.

Instead, bright and cheery kid’s room by Studio DIY offers a clever compromise by introducing a rainbow of colorful accessories into a clean, neutral setting that can be easily updated when your kiddo is ready for a new look.

Designate a Creative Space

If you have the space, a kid-friendly work area gives children a place to color and create. When your child is older, a personal workspace can come in handy, offering a quiet place to study and do homework.

This comfortable workstation for two has plenty of space for doing arts and crafts and displaying creations. Playful yet stylish, it will easily transition into a homework station for an older child.

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