Kid's bedroom decorating inspiration gallery

For the love of the 50s
A colourful and vibrant 1950's style kid's bedroom...

Room by room
A boy's bedroom with a mountain themed mural...

The growing renovation
A new colourful child's room in this earthquake damaged home...

Room by room
A purple kid's room with a unicorn inspired feature wall...

Pretty nursery
A pretty and feminine nursery in Resene Duck Egg Blue...

Worth the wait
A colourful and cheerful teenage girl's bedroom...

From unliveable to Airbnb
A freshly painted child's bedroom with a yellow colour scheme...

Fit for the family
A traditional girl's room with a green and white colour scheme...

Playful place
A calming but playful ocean themed kid's bedroom...

Decorating bug
Creating a colourful feature wall in a kid's bedroom...

Colour with compliments
A kid's bedroom painted with deep and warm colours...

Worth saving for
A peaceful nursery with a neutral colour scheme...

Colour surprises
A bright and vivacious feature wall in Resene Tree Frog...

Funky feature wall
A colourful, contemporary, funky bedroom feature that pops...

Fresh eyes
A dark grey teenage boy's room painted Resene Raven...

Fresh eyes
Their teenage daughter no longer wanted her little girl’s room...

Projects on the go
A princess room with a palette of soft warm colours...

Projects on the go
A four wheel drive adventure theme inspired by the Jeep bed...

Full credit
Lisa’s favourite room to decorate was one for her five year old son...

Welcome the light
It’s amazing the difference the walls make in a room...

Mountains of fun
A painted mural that combines the child's personality and interests...

On a colour journey
Resene Eighth Parchment, a soothing option showcasing artwork...

On a colour journey
This sport's fanatic's room is painted in Resene Harp...

Daredevil inspired
Looking for light colours in children's bedrooms...

Daredevil inspired
Light colours with a feature wall in Resene wallpaper...

Good things take time
For added features, wallpaper completes the look...

Teenage treasure
This room was designed for their teenage daughter...

Colour surprises
Behind the seemingly calm veneer of a classic white villa...

Bit by bit
She couldn't wait to get started but quickly found it would take years...

Bit by bit
Sofie painted one room at a time while her youngest had their nap...

Jungle fun
A jungle themed room based on a love of animals and nature...

Working with the wait
Creating a gorgeous nursery - soothing, different and fun...

Big kid room time
A masculine, cosy feel that is suitable as the child ages...

White is right
The crispness of the whites allow for a fresher and contemporary space...

Birthday beauty
A beautiful, serene, calm colour is the backdrop for the urban jungle...

Colour that sings
For the bedrooms, the aim was to create calm and serene spaces...

Colour by three
In love with anything pink and girly. Topped off with wallpaper...

Enjoy now extend later
This home is a 1960s beach-town bach and the Matson family wanted...

Feature colour makes the space
Adding colour to bring rooms to life. This room uses Resene Takaka...

Boldly going with colour
In their daughter’s room Katy hand painted a feature wall using...

Like it now and like it later
The biggest wall was painted, for the biggest impact...

Bold corners
This room was decorated over a few months for a teenage daughter...

Shades of grey
A family home that is both functional and stylish...

Colour by three
A splash of colour with a bright yellow world map...

Painting to be proud of
An ombre design from Pinterest for the feature wall...

Starry starry night
An idea for a dark blue wall snowballs into a full outer- space wall...

Feature colour makes the space
Adding colour to bring rooms to life. This room uses Resene Stack...

Enjoy now extend later
Nervous about using such a bright colour in such a small room, they...

Bold corners
The orange part of the room is to reflect their daughter’s outgoing...

Coolest room in the house
Created for their son - a cool space to chill out or play...

Colourful personalities meet colour
Miranda’s circa 1890s villa survived the earthquakes...

Boldly going with colour
As part of a major home renovation, the family made some bold choices...

Spring in your step
This is the most southern room in the house, and even though...

A celebration of distance
Moving back from the Netherlands, the Roche family wanted to create...

For the family
A relaxed room, now painted in Resene Gondwana...

Shades of grey
A family home that is both functional and stylish...

Like it now and like it later
They also used fluoro colours around the pinboards, for the girls’ names...

No stripes in this bedroom
Son Christian turned 13 and it was time for him to move out of his...

A room for Lincoln
Angela wanted his room to be special as he spends quite a bit of time indoors...

Study space
Creating a bedroom that had instant warmth, plenty of storage...

Getting creative with paint
In contrast to the monochrome colour scheme upstairs...

A treat of triangles
A beautiful, soothing space... well-designed, non-‘cutesy’...

A door-able in colour
They injected colour into the bedrooms and entranceway...

Ask an expert
Debbie and Pete opted to paint the walls with neutral shades...

Rent renovate repaint
Their daughter’s room has been painted in Resene Pot Pourri...

Perfect first abode
This little room was slowly transformed into a Scandinavian nursery...

Splash out with leopard spots
Splash out and go bold with colours and patterns...

A helping hand with colour
Expert colour advice, has helped them to make their colour choices...

Don't be afraid of colour
These repainted rooms are splashed with colour...

Magnetic attraction
Using Resene Magnetic Magic paint has been a great success...

Beach house in the city
Both wanted very pink bedrooms, including a sparkly pink wall...

Colouring a big boys room
A do-over that would last him through his teens as well...

Homely and bright colour
A neutral base on most walls with added colour on feature walls...

Cheerful girls room
Resene Jet Stream, Resene Alabaster and a chest of drawers in...

Wall mural
A mural of mountains with golden snow-caps feature in this bedroom...

In love with pink and purple
Jasmine is delighted with her new, lovely and colourful, room...

A canvas of colour
Resene French Grey to sits quietly with orange and yellow accessories...

Beach room
He loves his bedroom and spends hours playing in there...

Star Wars room
Zoe painted the Star Wars inspired room with Resene Cinder...

Dr Seuss room
Zoe fell in love with the Dr Seuss landscapes and trees...

One for the girls
Resene Blanched Pink... beautifully soothing for a bedroom...

Blue moon meets blackboard
Tessa was inspired by Scandinavian design while putting this room together...

All in the greys
Running with the grey theme into Madison’s nursery...

A hand made room with love
Adding more interest, colour and warmth to the room...

Don’t be afraid to go dark
The design has made the room seem larger and brighter...

Getting creative with paint
She had decided on the theme (adventurer) early on...

Colour brings character
A soft colour palette that had a relaxed vintage feel...

Made over with mountains
Blues, starting with a light colour and graduating to dark, with a night...

A princess castle mural
As an extra feature they also painted a princess castle onto her wall...

A canvas of colour
Beautiful, vibrant and in vogue colours that kids love...

Cottage kid's room
Light and simple interiors with Resene Half Thorndon Cream...

Rainbow girl's room
Vibrant Resene colours make this rainbow striped room zing...

Be bedazzled
Resene Bedazzle, Resene Ballerina, Resene Dancing Girl...

Creative with colour
Resene Wham, Resene Splish Splash, Resene Havoc and Resene Fizz...

Bedroom message
Resene Hyperactive wardrobe door brightens a boy's room...

Blue feature wall
Resene Comfort Zone features on the nursery wall...

Woodland nursery
Resene Fringy Flower walls and woodland decals...

Tree mural
Resene Periglacial Blue with a painted tree mural in their son's room...

Mixed and matched
A bedroom painted in Resene Spring Wood and Resene Alabaster...

Magnetic magic
Resene Pelorous and Resene Half Tea walls in the bedroom...

Soft spot
Make each day a sweet one for your child with these gentle, dreamy colours...

Step up and give your child’s room a fun circus feel...

Golden hour
Give a warm glow to your child’s bedroom with a bed nook in soft hues...

Fair & square
Add style and fun to your tween’s room that will last into the teen years...

Little Miss Sunshine
Set a playful scene in a child’s bedroom by framing focal points with murals...

Pretty wild
Turn a child’s bedroom into a fun zone with textured paint effects...

Paint a wall in checks
Freshen up a child’s bedroom by painting a wall in checks...

Max out play space
Playing is not only fun it’s also essential for a child’s brain development...

Waves, squiggles and blotches
Get playful and have some fun with waves, squiggles and curvy blotches...

A playful room
A playful bedroom to inspire little adventurers...

Sweetest dreams
Gelato colours create a bedroom that promises the sweetest dreams...

Shared rooms
This fun shared bedroom walks the line literally...

Blackboard paint feature wall
Blackboard paint brings a new dimension of creativity...

Safari themed room
Five beautiful warm neutrals have been used to create this hugely...

Flower motifs
A posy of simple flower motifs in a few punchy hues...

All about individuality
With its patterned floor and expert use of a non-traditional colour combo...

Whimsical woodland theme
Make a cosy home for forest friends with this whimsical woodland scheme...

Mermaid's bedroom
Your child will have nothing but sweet dreams in this charming...

Mean green themed bedroom
Creating this look can be remarkably simple with the help of a tonal...

Paint the rainbow
There’s nothing sunnier than a rainbow, try a soft, tonal approach...

Welcome to my jungle
A tiger may not be able to change its stripes, but a bedroom can change...

Desert themed room
Creating a desert-themed room is a great way to put a new twist...

Old fashioned charm
This young girl’s room is full of old-fashioned charm...

Mini-astronauts
Mini astronauts can take a bedtime trip to the Milky Way...

The "Purrfect" room
Consider this cute, kitty-inspired scheme for your kids bedroom...

Add a splash of colour
A striking headboard and mini gallery wall in this kids bedroom...

Kids' room styling special
A graphic wall statement and dynamic colour palette create a fun...

Prickly but precious
A cactus inspired theme - we have let the paint effects be the hero of this scheme...

Vintage-inspired bedroom
Surf's up in this vintage-inspired bedroom...

Blackboard paint
Blackboard paint offers a versatile base for a fun bedroom...

Bold wall feature
This bold, contemporary wall feature allows your teenage...

Hang loose
Create a beach vibe that’ll last all year round in this easy breezy...

Room makeover series
Young Fred is our final winner and couldn't be happier...

Jungle themed bedroom
Bring the outside in and embrace the wild in this adventurous...

Painted headboards
Combine dusky pink and elephant grey to gorgeous effec...

Shared room
Give a shared room individual style with cool and contemporary...

Teenage study space
Studying will become top of the agenda with a colourful workspace makeover...

Batman themed room
Children love a favourite character as the theme for their room...

Girl's room
A gorgeous scheme for a girl’s room with plenty of scope for growth...

Teenage boy's room
A dark and moody industrial-style space is perfectly suited to a teenage boy...

Monochrome
Monochrome is so hot right now for children's rooms and nurseries...

Childrens playroom
Cover all the bases in a playroom with an art area, a fun hangout...

Bright spot kid's room
A decorating idea from Your Home & Garden magazine...

Season's greetings
Tis the season for crafting! Check out these DIY ideas for all sorts...

Locals only
Your little groms will love spending time together in this surf-themed bedroom...

Stepping into the savannah
The colours in the print determined the colour palette for the whole room...

Happily ever after
Let your kids' imagination escape into their own world of fairytales...

Surf's up, dude
Lil' groms will love this totally epic, ocean-inspired kid's bedroom update...

Standing out
Keep your kids' rooms neat and tidy with this simple and effective coat stand...

Into the blue
A playful nursery for the bold at heart. Pops of colour and plenty of fun...

A bit on the side
A stylish side table to accentuate your bedroom...

Naturally beautiful
A lick of paint and some tlc turns a set of old drawers into on-trend furniture...

A pot of colour
A lick of paint transforms terracotta pots into pretty planters...

New kids on the block
Design your own block family for stacks of creative fun...

Pretty in print
Create your own artworks using everyday painting accessories...

Think Inside the box
Not too high, not too low, this crafty storage solution ensures books...

My kitchen rulz!
A homemade oven serves up the imaginary fun...

Make it POP!
Go slick this summer with a fresh lick of paint in a bold primary colour...

Fine features
A feature wall will add vibrancy and personality and can help...

Dinner winner!
Create a functional and fun meal planner board...

Made to measure
Growth charts are at the height of popularity. We show you how...

A discerning pallet
A pile of pallets makes perfect party furniture - for indoor or al fresco...

Now I know my ABC's
A magnetic alphabet to complement your decor spells out fun...

Change it up
A well-designed changing station makes light work of nappy changes...

What's cooking?
Upcycled pallets are the key ingredient for this outdoor kitchen...

Paint the house
A doll's house is a great place to try out colour schemes...

All on board
A storage solution to suit your family (and their stuff!)...

Working a desk job
Little ones love their very own space to sit and create...

Barrels of fun
Any old bucket can serve a new purpose as storage with a dash of creativity...

Good as new
Old toys and furniture are easily refreshed with Resene paint...

The crate escape
An upcycled pallet becomes a cosy reading nook...

Putting down roots
Display your family tree on the wall with photos...

Bonus drawers
A must have in any kid's room is a place for toys...

Rock 'n reel
See how to make a rocking horse from an old cable reel....

A place for everything
A printers' tray makes for a great display centre...

When one door closes
An old wooden French door finds a new life with this project...

Create a head board
A simple head board complements any colour scheme...

All hands on deck
Under-bed drawers can become a movable toy box...

Creative station
It's easy as pie to upcycle any old photo frame...

Inspiration point
Use known tones for a new exciting colour scheme...

Paint by numbers
Apply a clever paint scheme using Resene colours...

Upstairs downstairs
A fresh bookcase that's as pretty as a dolls house...

Just hanging
Give everyday items a personalised makeover...

Modern designs
Transform a second-hand desk with some Resene colours...

Room to grow
Show off your flair for interior design when decorating your baby's bedroom...

Spring fling
The light, pretty colours of a spring morning reflected...

Gender neutral
Create a shared bedroom using Resene paints...

Pretty in pink
Resene and Gorgi create a girl’s room that’s calming...

Child's play
Decorating your kids playroom can be a load of fun...

A fine vintage
Modern, mass-produced furniture pales in comparison to vintage pieces...

Old world
Neutral tones in greys and blues can be creative for your little individual...

Where wild things are
Take inspiration from the warm brown earth and cool blue skies...

The green room
Creating a green room is also about wall finishes...

Colour my room
Give your child his or her dream room with the help of Resene...

Baby blue
Resene Periglacial Blue is a great base wall colour...

Sugar & spice
Changing from a nursery into a toddler-friendly...

Colour your world
Choose a colour palette that stimulates baby’s senses...

In the frame
Wondering what to do with all the artwork your kids make...

Fly me to the moon
Get your nursery baby ready with a rocking chair and star mobile....

Whale tale
Create stylish storage for your nursery with sea-themed drawers ...

Moving mountains
Mobiles and baby gyms offer movement and texture that fascinate babies...

Silver lining
This clever peg board organiser is a top-notch solution...

Dreamland
Creating a beautiful space for your baby is a great way...

Coordinating chaos
Make life easier – create your family’s own organising corner...

Market stall
Trash to treasure - make this cute lemondade stand...

Birds of a feather
Add a sense of personal style to your baby’s nursery...

Home sweet home
This pack-away doll’s house is simple to make...

Paint and paper
This activity table is the perfect solution for young artists...

Paint box
Transform an old chest of drawers with the help of Resene...

Sweet treat
This cute little ice cream stand is simple to make...

On the road
Transform a blank canvas into a city street map...

Block busters
Foster your child’s creativity with these colourful wooden blocks...

Bright ideas
These colourful ideas will add to your child’s bedroom...

Cute corner
Pretty bedroom touches with these craft ideas...

Room to grow
A bedroom that was playful and met her needs...

The KAPOW factor
A bright and adventurous bedroom for her two her sons...

Blue for boys
A boys bedroom with an exciting burst of creativity..

The cat got the cream
A stylish bedroom created for a graphic designers daughter...

Branching out
A bed in a tree and a cool retro-dairy mural in this bedroom...

First things first
Stripping wallpaper is an exhausting process at the best of times...

Beam me up baby
Step inside this tiny bedroom and you’re in the control room of a spaceship...

Stripe me pastel
A rainbow of fresh pastel stripes has turned this little girl’s bedroom...

Labour of love
She's created a serene and quirky space in this bedroom...

Finding Neverland
When Tinkerbell and Peter Pan share a bedroom...

Planes and automobiles
As long as it’s got wheels and an engine there’s a place for it...

Pretty as a picture
Three winning entries from our Resene Dream Room competition...

Walking with dinosaurs
You might just bump into a T-Rex in this bedroom...

I love you a circle
This heart-felt family saying inspired this pretty bedroom design...

Natural wonder
Inspired by the plant and animal life on their rural property...

Tips and tricks
About to start a room makeover? Decide how to tackle the job ahead...

A room for baby
We've put together three gorgeous nurseries, designed to fit every budget!...

Dream rooms
Our contest winners show off their imaginative makeovers...

A place to come home to
When there’s a baby on the way, it’s time to nest...

Magic places
The winners of our dream-room contest show off their fabulous makeovers...

Dreamtime
Designing a beautiful bedroom for your baby...

Market stall
Your budding entrepreneur will love this cute stall...

DIY Tee Pee
It’s summer, and that means camping, perhaps on the back lawn...

DIY kid's kitchen
What’s cookin’? Anything your junior chef can dream up...

DIY dolls house
Turn an old, unwanted bookcase into this cute multi-level doll’s house...

DIY toolbench
Instal the DIY spirit in your kids with this tool bench...

Stack, store & play
Anyone for a fun game of noughts and crosses?...

Under the sea
Breathe new life into an old set of drawers with colour...

Summer days
Celebrate summer with these outdoor projects for littlies...

Starry night headboard
Starry nights - transform an old wooden cot or headboard...

Into the woods
Transform your child's bedroom into something they are sure to love...

Create your own colour
Ever had problems finding your own paint colour on a colour chart?...

KidzColour
The KidzColour chart features bright and bold hues...

Learn with the
Everywhere colour series
Learn about colour...

Patersonrose linen colour co-ordinates
Complementary colour suggestions...

Habitat plus kids' spaces
Inspiration and colour choices for kids' bedrooms, play spaces, study...

Parenting magazine
Decorating and art ideas from Parenting magazine...

Activity sheets
Wordfind, maze, spot the difference, colouring in...

Colouring in pages
Pick your favourite Resene testpot character and colour them in...

Ground games
Get children motivated to play with these fun ground games...

Art projects for kids
Splash some colour and creativeness with these fun art projects...

Garden projects for kids
A range of fun garden projects to try with your kids...

Create a mural
Get inspired to create your own beautiful murals...

Stencils
Use Resene stencils to redecorate your room...

Toys and games projects
Create your own entertainment with these projects...

Family times projects
A range of fun project ideas to try out with the family...