A girl’s room is her sanctuary, so brainstorming girls’ bedroom ideas is bigger than just picking out tiny pink furniture and more about crafting a tranquil, inspiring place where she can cuddle up with a good book, hang with friends, do homework, or retreat from the chaos of school into crafts or other hobbies. Whatever her interests are, girls’s preferences for different styles and aesthetics evolve and change as they grow. Hence, designing a daughter’s or granddaughter’s room can mean changing it up to suit the latest craze or leaning into timeless patterns and colors that will age gracefully. While some girls want to hang onto their childhood toys and games as long as possible, others will want grown-up decor befitting a girl in high school or college.
To help you decorate (or redecorate) your girl’s room, we’ve gathered ideas from designers who have fashioned outstanding girls rooms. These girls’ bedroom ideas range from classically pink spaces with canopy beds to rooms decked out in less traditionally gendered hues and patterns. Read on for the best girls room decor ideas for young girls to teens, according to designers.
What colors besides pink are good for a girl’s room?
Color palettes should be driven by the individuals who will be using the room—so any favorite color, and not just pastels, can suit a girl’s bedroom. “Involve your children in the process and make sure to reflect their interests in the design,” says AD PRO Directory member Benjamin Johnston, partner and creative director at Benjamin Johnston Design. “If your child has outgrown a pink palette, it’s a simple process to tone it down. Regardless of the base, layering in neutral bedding and pillows elevates the room’s maturity and beautifully blends with other elements.”
How to create storage space outside the closet?
Closets aren’t the only things you can fill with toys and clothes. According to Susana Simonpietri, AD PRO Directory member and creative director of Chango & Co, intentionally adding multiple other storage spaces can encourage kids to organize their own rooms. “Storage they can easily interact with, like cute baskets and fun bins, are helpful so they can be a part of the process of keeping their space tidy.” Plus, these items don’t cost an arm and a leg, yet they can still add a powerful design impact.
What are some ways to create visual interest without cluttering a small space?
In terms of bedroom decor ideas, an easy way to achieve visual interest is through built-ins or other organizational devices that allow kids to create a focal point on their own. “Colorful wall hooks and hanging storage that is positioned where a child can reach goes a long way,” says Simonpietri. “In theory, everything in the room should have a ‘home,’ although I know from experience that’s not always possible.” She suggests having kids select special toys which reflect their personality. These beloved items can serve as the display focal points on key surfaces, like built-ins or floating shelves in the bedroom.
