20 Awesome Kids' Room Design Ideas from HGTV Stars

From indoor playgrounds to sweet nurseries, take a note from the stars of HGTV and try out one of these kid-approved designs.

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Kids' Room From Your Fave HGTV Hosts

Whether you're welcoming a new baby, transforming a toddler's room into a big-kid one or creating a playroom, decorating for little ones can be tricky. Often we have to pick a theme and decide on a color scheme — plus figure out how to max out on storage — the more the better when it comes to kids. Luckily, the star designers of HGTV have tips, tricks ideas you can steal. Get inspired by these nurseries, bedrooms and play areas fit for any style.

Install an Accent Wall

Jasmine Roth gave her daughter Hazel’s bedroom her signature California-cool style with a paneled accent wall. “I was going for pretty but not froufrou,” Jasmine wrote in HGTV Magazine. “To give the crib area character, I had a carpenter affix MDF trim boards to the wall (an easy DIY except I needed help getting everything done before Hazel was born), then we painted it Halcyon Green and the other wall Faint Coral, both by Sherwin-Williams.” Layered rugs add coziness and beachy texture.

See More: Take a Tour of HGTV Star Jasmine Roth's Cali-Cool Home

From: HGTV Magazine

Incorporate Low-to-the-Ground Shelving

Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent considered both kids and adults when designing this playroom for a client from Season 1 of The Nate and Jeremiah Home Project. Chic open storage boasts shelves low enough for kids to pick out (and put away) their own toys and books. A sleek leather sofa is the perfect perch for adults during play time or for kids to curl up on during story time.

See More: Nate and Jeremiah Deliver Six Meaningful Makeovers on Season One of 'Home Project'

From: Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent

Build a Just-for-Kids Corner

In their Season 4 Rock the Block house, Fix My Flip host Page Turner and her right-hand man Mitch Glew turned a once awkward space into a kids-only reading loft and play area with a custom structure built to accommodate the angles of the ceiling. A ladder to an elevated area gives a secret-treehouse ambiance, and the space below is like a cool fort — no grown-ups allowed. Page and Mitch added a slide from the top level to make getting down extra exciting.

See More: See Inside Page Turner and Mitch Glew’s ‘Rock the Block’ House

From: Page Turner and Mitch Glew

Put Wallpaper All Over

Angular walls and a vaulted ceiling can make a room feel like a cozy clubhouse — especially when outfitted in forest motif wallpaper, like Ben and Erin Napier, co-hosts of Home Town, did here in their oldest daughter's bedroom. Mismatched traditional wood nightstands and a spool-turned bed are made youthful by the blue polka dot bedding and peachy drapes.

See More: Erin and Ben Napier’s Very Best Bedroom Designs

From: Erin Napier and Ben Napier

Make Something (Awesome) Out of Nothing

Jenny and Dave Marrs put their Fixer to Fabulous magic to work in this once-boring spare room from their Rock the Block Season 3 home. To make the room a fun retreat for kids, Jenny freehanded a scenic mountain mural on the walls and Dave built custom climbing “rocks” out of wood. The other side of the space features an elevated, ship-inspired playspace with plenty of storage for toys. A hidden slide (yes, a slide!) connects to the bedroom below.

See More: Dave and Jenny Marrs' 'Rock the Block' House Reveal

From: Jenny Marrs and Dave Marrs

Turn a Bonus Area Into a Study Space

With two young kids of their own, co-hosts of Married to Real Estate and winners of last year’s season of Rock the Block, Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson, know how to design kids’ spaces. In their winning Rock the Block house, they turned an upstairs loft area into a clever nook with built-in bookshelves and double desks fit for homework or art time. “My thought was, whoever buys this house may have kids that are 3, they may have kids that are 6, they may have kids that are 13,” Egypt explained. “We wanted to have a space fit for all the kids.” The slipcovered loveseat is also kid-proof.

See More: See the Winning Design: Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson's 'Rock the Block' House Reveal

From: Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson

Use a Pegboard

Like their Rock the Block competitors Egypt and Mike, twins and co-hosts of Unsellable Houses Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis also turned the bonus loft in their house into a kid-friendly space, but with a more practical flair. For $865 they built two custom wooden desks and hung pegboards to create a functional storage and display wall that can be rearranged over and over again. Abstract, spotted wallpaper is a fun finishing touch.

See More: Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb's 'Rock the Block' House Reveal

From: Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis

Pull the Crib Away From the Walls

Take a cue from the masters of fanciful (yet family-friendly) design, Nate and Jeremiah. They opted to float the crib in the middle of their clients' folklore-inspired nursery to create an unexpected focal point. Now there's room for more storage and for the whimsical wallpaper to shine.

See More: Nate and Jeremiah Deliver Six Meaningful Makeovers on Season One of 'Home Project'

From: Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent

Take the Door Off a Closet

To maximize the amount of storage space in a nursery closet, Jasmine removed the door and decked out the inset with watercolor wallpaper and a light-wood shelf. A white oak dresser with leather pulls keeps baby things organized. Baskets on top of the shelf and dresser are a stylish place to toss toys and blankets.

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From: Jasmine Roth

Construct a Bed That’s Also a Reading Nook

For this sweet little girl’s room, Dave built a simple custom bed inspired by one he created for his own daughter years ago. Its playhouse shape is extra inviting. A mattress tucked inside doubles as a bed for a little one and a cozy corner for reading. Jenny kept the color scheme mellow to give the room peaceful energy.

See More: Dave and Jenny Marrs' 40 Best Decorating Ideas

From: Jenny Marrs and Dave Marrs

Keep the Color Scheme Classic

There's a reason black and white never goes out of style: The color combo is age and gender neutral and sleek — just like Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa's nursery. The co-hosts of The Flipping the El Moussas started with a simple black-and-white, stenciled wall treatment, then layered in timeless black furniture and touches of gray. “We thought the pattern could grow with him, but we can easily paint over it if we decide to change things up,” Heather told HGTV Magazine.

See More: Tour Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa's California Home

From: HGTV Magazine

Bring the Playground Inside

Needless to say, Egypt and Mike’s younger clients were bouncing off the walls — literally — when they saw their new room. The designer-builder duo brought the fun of a backyard playground inside with a mini jungle gym and rock climbing wall. (Plus, they made the parents happy with a desk for study time.) Funky wallpaper, a moody blue ceiling and a colorful rug crank up the energy even more.

See More: Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson's Best Design Ideas for Every Room

From: Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson

Create Designated Spaces for Different Activities

Although Egypt, guest judge for Season 8 of Brother vs. Brother, suggested Property Brother Jonathan Scott may have played it a little too safe with the design of this kids’ room, she admitted he did smartly include everything a kid might need in their bedroom and more. A wood desk and vintage-style Windsor chair create a convenient homework space, while a play table with colorful stools and a framed chalkboard provide plenty of room for arts and crafts.

See More: 'Brother vs. Brother' Season 8: Tour Jonathan Scott's Winning House Makeover

From: Jonathan Scott

Go Bold — Everywhere

When it came time to pick a theme for the kids’ room in his Season 8 Brother vs. Brother house, Drew Scott went with maximalism — and it works! In-your-face elements like the cityscape wallpaper and sunshine-yellow trim complement the small, but mighty accessories: a striped pouf, a firetruck red task lamp and rainbow pom poms. Judge Egypt loved the full-over-full bunk bed, which makes the space work for older kids, too. "This could be a bedroom they’d stay in until their teens,” said Egypt.

See More: 'Brother vs. Brother' Season 8: Tour Drew Scott's Home Makeover

From: Drew Scott

Design a Playroom to Double as a Guest Room

Get the best of both worlds by putting a sleeper sofa in the playroom. Love It or List It’s Hilary Farr craftily combined youthful and fanciful styles to create a room that can easily go from play time to host time. Black-and-white hot air balloon print wallpaper is whimsical, yet elegant. Hilary decorated the open shelves with a mix of sweet toys and traditional accessories. Built-in cabinets are perfect for hiding toys and clutter.

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From: Hilary Farr

Go for a Gender-Neutral Theme

Christina Hall, queen of the coast and now the country on Christina in the Country, opted for a gender-neutral theme for her son’s first bedroom. A plush gray-and-white Moroccan area rug, cushy gray pouf, oversized macrame art and a mini woven bistro set bring in cool, boho textures that work for a boy or a girl. A crisp white crib never goes out of style and can be dressed up with sweet sheets.

See More: Christina Hall's Best Design Ideas for Every Room

From: Christina Hall

Hang a Cool Chandelier

Eclectic bohemian design is Mina Starsiak Hawk’s specialty on Good Bones — and her son Jack’s nursery is no exception. The cherry on top of the warm neutrals, funky textures and golden botanical patterned rug is a beaded chandelier that elevates the room. Mina's pro tip: Chandeliers can be bright. Install a dimmer switch so the light can be softened when needed.

See More: Design a Nursery Like Your Favorite HGTV Star

From: Mina Starsiak

Paint Your Own Mural

On Luxe for Less, Michel Smith Boyd and Anthony Elle are experts at making clever DIYs look like luxe splurges, including in kids’ rooms. For a client that wanted a separate playroom on their first floor, Anthony used his artistry to paint a sweet mural with leftover (mistinted) paint. You can use small pots of paint samples too.

See More: 10 Clever Hacks From Michel Smith Boyd to Design a Luxe Space for Less

From: Michel Smith Boyd

Have Fun with Drapes

Neutral walls provided the perfect backdrop for electric teal drapes with lime green pom pom trim in the Napiers’ clients’ home. Erin chose pastel floral bedding with touches of teal and a blue-toned rug to tie into the curtains. The upholstered headboards were built by Ben, of course, and feature stain-resistant fabric. The Napiers' pro-tip: Keeping furniture neutral makes it easier to change the theme of a room as kids get older.