Smart Children's Bedroom Ideas for Small Rooms

Designing bedrooms for kids is no easy task, especially when you're working with limited space. To help you maximise every square inch, while maintaining a calm and cosy sleeping environment, we've put together some smart small children's bedroom ideas to get the most out of every sized room.

1. Choose Bunk Beds to Optimise Floor Space

Bunk beds take first place in our rundown of small children's room ideas and with good reason. They're fantastic when kids are sharing a room, or you want to provide space for your children to have friends over to sleep. They're an excellent way to increase the floor space available, and many bunk beds from The Children's Bed Shop come complete with extra storage solutions such as bookshelves, under bed drawers, and pull out desks. Kids will love the adventure of climbing into bed too.

There are numerous different styles and colours available to suit every child, from neutral coloured options for older kids and teens to police cars and camper vans for younger children.

2. Add Extra Floor Space with a High Sleeper Bed

If you don't need the double sleeping space that a bunk bed provides, another fantastic option is a cabin bed. Cabin beds combine a raised, mid sleeper bed with a multi-purpose space underneath, making it a perfect choice for limited space. This underneath space can act as a play or storage area to keep the rest of the bedroom neat and tidy.

At the Children's Bed Shop, we have options to suit children of all ages. Younger kids will love our fun playhouse cabin or tent beds, which transform a bed from just a sleeping space into a brilliant play space in its own right. You'll also find cabin beds which come complete with clever storage solutions, reducing the need for other furniture in a small space. We have cabin beds with desks, drawers, and additional shelving, which is perfect for storing toys, clothes, and books.

3. Buy with the Future in Mind

To limit having to buy new furniture in the future (and then having to redesign your space to accommodate it), try to buy storage units and bedside tables that will see you through your child's toddlerhood into young childhood. Choosing neutral colours means that the furniture will fit in with any design too.

4. Creative Storage is a Must

In small rooms, finding enough storage can be a nightmare. And if you've got to find space for bits of Lego, toy cars, or cuddly toys, it can be even worse. That's why finding creative storage solutions is a priority.

- We have a range of storage options and for children room ideas to suit every bedroom. In addition to high quality wardrobes and drawers, we offer clever storage solutions that will make the most of awkward spaces, such as our Julian Bowen Cube bookcase which is not only great for books, but can also be used to hold toys and extra storage bins.
- Utilise wall space to install a hanging peg rail. They're perfect for dressing gowns, coats, and bags. You could also consider using floating shelves for a space saving alternative to bookshelves.
- Under bed storage is an absolute winner in small rooms. Our range of single beds includes lots of options with under bed drawers which can be used to store clothes, toys, and bedding. This helps to keep things looking neat and tidy and also allows child level access to toys.

5. Use Clever Design Choices

When working with a small room, there are many ways to make it feel cosy without being cramped.

- Opt for a neutral colour palette on the walls and add accent splashes of colour with brightly patterned bedding and curtains.
- Use a big, fluffy, colourful rug to tie the colours of a room together and create a comfortable play space for small knees and toes. It also has the added benefits of dampening thuds and crashes from energetic play and helps to protect the floor or carpet from errant felt tips!

When you're designing your child's bedroom, The Children's Bed Shop has everything you need to make your space as warm and welcoming as possible. View our complete range of beds, furniture, and accessories right here on our site to start planning your perfect room.