31 Adorable DIY Kids Room Ideas
DIY kids room ideas to inspire you to create a fun and adorable space! See Budget-friendly kids room decor ideas, DIY kids room furniture, paint and more!
Transforming a kids room into a place for imagination to soar is almost more fun than being the kid who gets to experience the room 🙂
Don’t tell my kids I said that 😉
There are SO many things you can do to decorate a kids room – paint the walls, build fun and colorful furniture, organization, and even art!
And most importantly, if you DIY it, you can do it all on a budget without spending a bazillion dollars on fancy brands!
DIY Kids Room Ideas
DIY Kids Furniture Ideas
Handmade kids furniture has a special place in my heart.
It is how I got started in the word of DIY and woodworking and it is also how I discovered the entire world of blogs!
Over the years I have not just given colorful life to Ikea pieces and old furniture but also designed and built so many fun pieces!
DIY furniture for kids room
Building furniture for kids is one of my favorite things!
Below are some of the projects I have built over time.
Printable plans for all of these are available too! Check out each post for more details!
- Modern DIY Kids bench – Build a simple little bench using $12 in lumber for indoor or outdoor use.
- Easy DIY Kids Table and Chairs Set – This was my very first build ever! This simple table and chair set make a great beginner build!
- DIY kids bedside table with book storage – Bedtime reading organization got so much better with this simple nightstand with books storage.
- DIY Kids Table with Storage – Hide all the clutter with this table for kids with hidden storage under the top!
- Simple Modern Angled leg DIY Kids Table – A simple angled leg takes a simple kids table to a whole new level!
- Easy Modern Angled Leg DIY Kids Chair – A chair design to match the angled leg table.
- DIY Water Table Plans – Another kids table that makes outdoor time fun for any toddler.
- DIY Kids Art Station – Chalkboard, whiteboard, magnetic board, art paper roll, and art storage all in one.
- Easy DIY Magnetic Chalkboard – How to Make Under $12 – A quick and simple project to make a fun addition to any playroom that promises hours of doodling fun.
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Fun kids furniture makeovers
Taking a simple Ikea or yardsale finds and turning them into fun and functional pieces for kids is always a lot of fun!
Below are all my furniture makeover projects that add lots of fun colors to a kids room!
- Ikea Duktig Play Kitchen Makeover – Turn a plain old Ikea play kitchen into anyone’s dream kitchen with easy updates!
- Colorful Ikea Tarva Dresser Makeover for Kids Room – Some painters tape and a bunch of colors make a simple and pretty dresser perfect for kids room.
- A Colorful Ikea Latt Hack for Kids – I consider this my first DIY project. The perfect colorful customized table and chair for any kids room.
- Pretty Antique High Chair Makeover – I found this old high chair that was pretty but broken. I fixed it up and gave a cheerful new life.
- Kids rocking chair makeover – two ways – Two yardsale finds get a whole new life with these two makeovers!
- Portable DIY Lego Table from old TV Table – An easy transformation turned a roadside find into a spot for lots of lego fun!
DIY Organizing Projects for Kids Rooms
Kids rooms come with organizing challenges too.
Everything needs to be accessible by the littles, look pretty and have a perfect spot for it too.
- Rain Gutter Bookshelves – These simple and cheap bookshelves make all the book faces visible and looks great too!
- DIY Desk Organizer – How To Make A Homework Station – A simple scrap wood project to help organize homework.
- How To Make A Dinosaur Shelf – Its a simple shelf but with a Jurassic twist!
- Portable DIY Lego Table from old TV Table – An easy transformation turned a roadside find into a spot for lots of lego fun!
- DIY Little Girls Accessory Organizer – If you have a little girl, you have lots of bows and accessories. This simple and quick project will help organize and look pretty at the same time!
- DIY Hair Bow Holder – Doll Face Hair Accessory Organizer – Why not make a pretty doll face hair bow holder for the little girl?
- DIY Ruler Pencil Holder – Another quick scrap wood project which makes a perfect addition to any kid’s desk.
Fun DIY Kids Room Decor Ideas
Decor ideas for kids rooms can some in so many ways. Of course, it depends on the theme of the room.
I have created a bunch of fun and colorful decorations for the kids room including painting accent walls and canvas art!
- Canvas Craft Idea – Turn any Printable into Canvas Art – Take any printable and convert it into canvas art with this simple tutorial
- Kids Room Decor Idea using Deco Foil – You will love this colorful and shiny new way to add decor! You can use it in so many ways!
- How to: Colorful Accent Wall for Kids Room – The perfect accent wall for a shared girl-boy room. You don’t have to be gender-neutral!
- Boy -girl shared bedroom reveal – Take a look at the fun and colorful shared girl -boy bedroom with all the details!
- Kids Playroom Ideas: Fun Reading Nook Reveal – If you want a colorful sprinkles wall, this is it!
- Easy Ikea Rusch Wall clock Makeover For Kids Room – Take a simple Ikea clock and turn it into a colorful timepiece for any kids room!
More Project Ideas for Kids Rooms
- 23 DIY Kids Table and Chair Ideas You Can Build!
- 20 DIY Toy Organizer ideas for kids rooms
- 20 Toy Storage Solutions to Hide the Mess in Style
- Ikea Latt Table and Chair Hacks – 12 Ways to do it
What’s your favorite idea?
What kind of room did you have growing up? Did you have a theme?
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Anika's goal is to inspire and empower beginners with woodworking, DIY, home improvement, and home decor ideas.
She wants everyone to unlock their creative potential and experience the feeling that comes with making something. Nothing feels better better than seeing something and saying "I can make that!"
