The 21 Best Paint Colors for Kids' Rooms
Selecting a paint color for your bedroom walls is an activity that anyone can get excited about—whether you're a kid begging for bright aqua paint or an adult looking to promote relaxation with a soothing, pale green. If your current paint necessities are kid-centric, it might take a little more thought and collaboration to nail down the right color for your kid. You'll want to make sure it's something they like that fits their personality but also a color they can grow into that's stylish. Ahead, we've laid out a few designer-approved ideas—from a light, energizing yellow to a sea blue. Whether you go through these with your kid or are in the process of designing a nursery for a new family member on the way, there's sure to be at least one color that'll help bring your kid's bedroom to life.
And if you feel as though you could benefit from a few more tips on how to design a room your kids will actually love, we have you covered with useful tips and tricks by age group.
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Soft Pink
For this bedroom, Arent & Pyke opted for modern, sculptural pieces that strike a careful balance between playful and grown-up. The soft pink walls contrast nicely with the upholstered headboard by Kelly Wearstler.
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Lilac
Soft purple walls with mint green trim give this room by MA Allen Interiors a magical aura. It was designed to empower the client's two-year-old granddaughter so that she could "grow and pursue anything under the sun," says the North Carolina-based designer.
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Vivid Green
"Less conventional than your typical navy, this striking green plays well with blue, red, gray, black, and even wood tones, making it the perfect accent color for a bedroom that can easily grow with its inhabitant," says designer Emily C. Butler of this room she dreamt up for her client's son in their New York City apartment.
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Blue-Gray
Gray may not seem like a very fun color to use in a kid's room, but a shade with blue undertones—like in this room by designer Tom Stringer—can make it more enticing. Not to mention, the shade is the perfect backdrop for bright furnitures and accessories. Read More...
