Children's bed: 45 creative options for sleeping, playing and dreaming

Children's bed: 45 creative options for sleeping, playing and dreaming
Robert Rivera

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A functional environment that is a place reserved for the little ones to rest, the children's room also has the role of entertaining the children, stimulating their creativity - as their imagination runs wild, as well as providing good moments of playing and learning. During childhood, the environment, its decoration and organization directly influence the child's experience, shaping personalityAnd since the bedroom is the place where the first social experiences take place, it should receive special attention when it comes to planning.

It should be more than just a room with a bed and closet, the ideal is to add playful elements to the space, as well as a colorful and differentiated decoration that stimulates the little ones' imagination and guarantees a more complete development and interaction in the environment, as in the Montessori rooms.

Among the options to increase the look and functionality of the room are the possibilities of using panels with multicolored designs and differently shaped beds, accompanied by stairs or slopes, as well as a station reserved for leisure time, grouping your favorite toys.

Need help with inspirations? Then check out this selection of beautiful children's rooms that use differentiated beds to stimulate development and provide an unforgettable childhood for the little ones:

1. a room worthy of a princess

The highlight of the room is the bed, which has a touch of royalty design, with a canopy and niches to accommodate all of the little one's belongings. The curtain complements the fairy tale look, and the lighting is a showpiece, highlighting each space of the planned furniture.

2. a corner for each thing

With space to spare, this room has a panel with a world map, ideal for stimulating the little one's desire to explore the world and get to know new cultures.

3. ideal for the little explorer of the 7 seas

The bed is shaped like a ship, while the use of wood cladding on the walls of the room gives the feeling of being inside this room, typical of the explorers and pirates.

4. science fiction lovers will love this option

Simulating the interior of a spaceship, with the decoration and design of the furniture in a very futuristic style, this bedroom received a bed with an organic and personalized design.

5. a multicolored room

Using a wide range of colors, this room has a theme of racing cars in its decoration. Thus, the bed in the typical car format is accompanied by cabinets with light panels that simulate those contained in the means of transport.

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6. a bed with two different levels

While the bed is on the upper floor, accessed by a ladder and surrounded by a net for the best safety of the child, on the first floor, shaped like a little house, is the place reserved for the child's leisure time, with table and chair for activities.

7. a castle and a blue sky

While the ceiling was cut in plaster, with paint simulating a blue sky with clouds and dedicated lighting, the bed was framed with a custom piece of furniture that resembles a castle, with towers and even a ladder to access the top.

8. a multifunctional bunk bed

Besides providing enough room for two beds in the bedroom, this bunk bed also has a functional design, with various niches to keep items organized and decorative objects in sight. A special highlight is the circular space reserved for good reading.

9. another castle bed option

In this project, the entire ceiling and part of the walls were painted in blue with a cloud design. For greater comfort, a large beige carpet covers the room. The bed gets custom carpentry in the shape of a castle, including an upholstered headboard in lilac.

10. a little corner in the middle of the jungle

To keep the theme, the room was covered with wallpaper in shades of green, with a military print. The large wooden furniture brings together the child's resting area and the leisure and learning area in one place, while the stuffed animals complement the look.

11. shades of pink and a bed of presence

The castle-shaped custom cabinetry proves to be a favorite among girls of various ages. Here in a square format, it covers a large part of the room, accommodating the bed inside and a bed to receive a little friend (in the drawer cutout, like the bunk beds). Besides it, there is also a table and niches to help with organization.

12. double bed and even a slide

The furniture that accommodates the two beds has a side ladder guaranteeing access to the upper bed. With great functionality, it also has drawers in its steps, making it possible to store toys and belongings. And, to get off the bed, a slide on the other side. Special highlight with the light points on the ceiling, simulating a starry sky.

13. for the little car crazy ones

A democratic and easy to apply theme, when choosing a decoration with cars, it is worth using wallpaper, panels, decorative objects, and even a bed in this format.

14. how about playing in a hut?

One of the favorite childhood games is to play in a hut, so there is nothing better than planning a piece of furniture with a structure that makes this play possible at any time of the day. The soft color palette guarantees a fun and playful environment.

15. differentiated design and many niches

In an environment where the colors yellow and lilac reign, the bed has a structure that resembles a house, with several niches of various sizes, ideal for accommodating decorative objects.

16. all furniture in the same theme

Another project that uses the theme of racing cars in the decoration, here the car-shaped bed is the highlight of the room, but the closet following the same theme, with the appearance of specialized mechanics' furniture, is not far behind, maintaining the look.

17. with lots of functionality

Shaped like a little house, this bed takes up a large part of the room, but brings together in one space the resting area on the upper level and the play area inside the little house. To access the different levels, there is a ladder with drawers and a slide.

18. a simpler look, but with a lot of charm

This is a great example that even a simple piece of furniture can charm and delight children, provided it has a well-executed project.

19. a shelter for relaxation

Inspired by cabins, this bed has a structure that simulates the shape of a shelter, positioned above the top of the piece of furniture.

20. lots of wood and a swing

The idea here was to produce a bed that resembles the look of a tree house, so its entire structure was made of wood, maintaining the natural tone of the material. For comfort and fun, a "nest" of fabric was hung from the ceiling and used as a swing.

21. three resources in one

The bed does not take up much room here, being positioned in the corner of the room and allowing plenty of room to play. It also has a slide, making it easy to get out of the upper level. On the first floor, a fabric structure provides a hutch for moments of leisure.

22. a soft palette for a playful girl

Based on shades of pink and light green, this room features wallpaper mixing the two shades. The green-colored bed has a cover imitating the roof of a house, while the fabric swing comfortably tucks its wearer in.

23. to a small artist

With a soft carpet printed with Disney princesses, the room also has drawings on the wall, with trees and flowers. The bed frame was elaborated in such a way as to appear to be surrounded by colored pencils, with varied prints and sizes.

24. naval theme and red slide

Another piece of furniture that follows the trend of having the bed on a higher level with a hutch on the lower level. To access the bed, a ladder to climb up and a fun slide to return to the floor. The bedding and wallpaper help to keep the atmosphere more relaxed.

25. with a big tree and shades of green and blue

With walls painted green and blue in geometric shapes, this room was planned to resemble a forest. With a tree-shaped wooden structure in the middle of the room, it has guaranteed space for school activities, with a table and chair.

26. planned with safety and beauty

This room follows the Montessori line of thought, a theory that advocates that all resources in the environment should be within the child's reach for his or her best development. Here the ground-floor bed, close to the floor, gains a roof structure and a string of pom-poms.

27. where are the cabinets?

This room has camouflaged closets, hidden in the roof structure of the beds' cottages. The differentiated cutouts guarantee enough space to store the belongings of its occupants. The low beds guarantee easy access to the little ones, and the niches accommodate decorative objects.

28. rest and play area

Ideal for more discrete rooms, this bed does not need much space and can be placed in any corner of the room. Shaped like a little house, its headboard has two windows and roofs, while its side has a small garden.

29. especially for formula 1 fans

The bed in the shape of a race car is the highlight of the room, but the rest of the room follows the same theme, with furniture in the red of the famous car brand, a sticker on the wall, and a shelf that looks like the front of an old car.

30. lots of fun with this custom project

With the design of a two-story house, this large bed completely changes the look of the room.

31. to enjoy a good soccer game

The little ones who love this sport also have a turn with this bedroom decoration dedicated to soccer. With a bunk bed and a soccer field sticker applied to the bottom of the lower bed, it also has shelves that help organize the mess.

32. nautical theme and lots of wood

Using the classic combination of white, blue and red to create a nautical space, here the bed features a wooden frame. In the corner of the room, near the window, a deck is reserved for playtime and another bed upstairs, along with props in the same theme.

33. for lovers of cabins

With the same appearance of a hut, this room has a ceiling with a differentiated design, a wooden panel covering it, and a beautiful engraving of the planet Earth in the background.

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34. especially for the little Beatles fan

With the theme of one of the most famous songs of the famous band, "Lucy in the sky with diamonds", the room has a large panel with led lighting on the globe, which acts as a stylish headboard, and a bed with a structure of wooden beams. More musical references appear in the pillows, with the yellow submarine (from the song "Yellow Submarine").

35. with plenty of room to play and dream

With a large wooden structure and space reserved for games and rest, this bed has a beautiful slide, which facilitates access to the first floor for those who are on the upper floor.

36. sustainability and beauty

This bed with hut structure used sustainable wood panels in its confection, giving even more charm and meaning to the furniture.

37. How about sleeping dreaming of the sea?

The little ones who love the sea will fall in love with this room. With a nautical theme, it has striped wallpaper in white and blue, and a beautiful bed in the shape of a boat.

38 - The headboard guarantees the charm

This is another space that shows you don't need a lot of resources to transform your child's room. Here the headboard is the differentiator, being replaced by a wooden structure that looks very much like a little house. For an even more beautiful look, a fabric kit gives the room a homey look.

39. with a minimalist look

It is not necessary to use many colors or accessories to ensure a room where the child can rest and be entertained. Here, the wooden structure designed with specialized carpentry ensures comfort on the lower level, while the upper level is reserved for play.

40. the slide makes all the difference

One of the children's favorite toys when going to the park is exactly the slide, an item that completely transforms the look of this room. If it were not for this feature, the bunk bed would lose its charm, resembling the common options on the market.

41. for a unisex room

As this room was designed to accommodate a pair of siblings, the chosen color palette comprises vibrant and cheerful colors, such as the yellow of the desk. With a large piece of furniture in natural wood tone, it has a bed on the first floor and another on the upper level.

42. for a good night's sleep

Those who love to admire the night sky will love this bed option. With a distinctive design in the shape of a waning moon, it was made with the help of custom woodworking, which comes with a pendulum with a pair of wings and focal lighting.

43. guaranteed fun and lots of adventures

With a wall for scale practice just above the ground floor bed, this room also has a wooden structure that accommodates a bed on the upper level. The hammock ensures the child's protection and the padded circle guarantees comfort during times of rest or reading.

44. a safari in the bedroom

Lovers of the jungle and good adventures will fall in love with this option. With a white wooden structure, it has a bed on the upper floor, a cabin on the lower floor, a ladder, and a slide. The fabric and plush animals help maintain the theme.

45. many prints and nautical palette

The nautical theme was chosen to build this room for three brothers, with a color palette based on white, blue, and yellow, and a lot of stripes and prints on the wallpaper.

With a good carpentry project and some creativity, it is possible to guarantee space for the little ones to rest and play with the help of a single piece of furniture.




Robert Rivera
Robert Rivera
Robert Rivera is a seasoned interior designer and home decor expert with over a decade of experience in the industry. Born and raised in California, he has always had a passion for design and art, which eventually led him to pursue a degree in interior design from a prestigious design school. With a keen eye for color, texture, and proportion, Robert effortlessly blends different styles and aesthetics to create unique and beautiful living spaces. He is highly knowledgeable in the latest design trends and techniques, and is constantly experimenting with new ideas and concepts to bring life to his clients' homes. As the author of a popular blog on home decor and design, Robert shares his expertise and insights with a large audience of design enthusiasts. His writing is engaging, informative, and easy to follow, making his blog an invaluable resource for anyone looking to spruce up their living space. Whether you're seeking advice on color schemes, furniture arrangement, or DIY home projects, Robert has the tips and tricks you need to create a stylish, welcoming home.