Decorating kid’s bedrooms
19 May, 2024

We know how important it is for your little one’s room to look good while they sleep soundly, so we’ve found some fabulous art ideas for their rooms, from baby to toddler to teenager.

Whether you’re in search of a specific theme, we think there’s something for every little personality in the examples below. Your kids will be having dream-worthy sleeps in no time.

Black and white framed pictures of Mickey Mouse on a wall in a child's bedroom

Placing art in a kid’s room is important for several reasons:

  1. Stimulation of creativity and Imagination: art can inspire children, sparking their creativity and imagination. By exposing children to various colours, forms, and subjects, art can stimulate cognitive development and encourage creative thinking.
Four framed images of sketches of a baby giraffe, elephant, lion and zebra
  1. Emotional Expression: art provides a visual means for children to explore and express their emotions. Different artworks can evoke different feelings, helping children understand and articulate their own emotions.
Three framed pictures of in blue of two sets of butterflies and heart shape also of butterflies
  1. Educational Value:  art can be educational, introducing children to cultures, histories, and stories from around the world. It can be a playful way to learn about new topics that are not typically covered in standard school curricula.
Three framed pencil sketches of a cat in a baby room
  1. Aesthetic Appreciation: by including art in a child’s room, parents can cultivate a sense of beauty and appreciation for visual aesthetics. This can develop into a lifelong appreciation of art and culture.
Three framed pictures of silhouette children in a child's room
  1. Personalization and Identity: art can help children express their personalities in their personal space. It allows them to make their room feel like their own, which is important for their personal development and self-esteem.
Two framed pictures showing a girl in a pink ballerina dress and a girl pushing a dog in a pram
  1. Visual Learning: Many children are visual learners, so having art around them can enhance their learning and retention of information. Art can help develop a child’s ability to analyse and interpret visual information.
Three framed pictures of comic covers showing moon exploration.
  1. Comfort and Relaxation: Certain types of art can create a calming and relaxing environment, which can be beneficial for children who need a peaceful space to rest or de-stress.
Two framed images of sketched ballon rides

Overall, incorporating art into a kid’s room not only beautifies the space but also plays a crucial role in their developmental and emotional growth.

After 18 years in the IT industry, Doreen decided to surround herself on a daily basis by photography that she loves which led to the establishment of The Cow Artworks in 2004. In March 2006 she opened the gallery in Parkhurst and has thrived in this beautiful space. Her passion for travel affords her the opportunity to take photographs, particularly candid shots of street scenes, graffiti and architecture.