Welcome to the vibrant world of kids’ bedrooms and playrooms, where functionality meets fun! As parents, we strive to create spaces that reflect our children’s personalities and spark their imagination while also keeping the inevitable chaos at bay. Whether you’re redesigning a toddler’s playroom or updating a teen’s retreat, choosing the right furniture and accessories can be a game-changer. From clever storage solutions to whimsical decor, we’re here to guide you through the best kids’ bedroom and playroom furniture and accessories on the market, ensuring your little ones have the perfect space to grow, play, and dream.
7 steps to creating the perfect kids’ bedroom or playspaceÂ
Creating a fantastic bedroom and play space for your kids involves thoughtful design and smart setup. Here are seven essential tips to help you craft an amazing space:
- Define Separate Areas: Designate specific zones for sleeping, playing, and studying to help organize the space efficiently and encourage your child to use each area for its intended purpose.
- Choose Adaptable Furniture: Opt for furniture that can grow with your child—think convertible cribs, adjustable chairs, and desks that offer flexibility as your child’s needs change.
- Incorporate Ample Storage: Use multi-functional storage solutions like ottomans, shelving units, and under-bed storage to keep toys, books, and craft supplies tidy yet accessible.
- Select a Fun Theme: Engage your child by decorating with a theme they love, whether it’s space, princesses, or dinosaurs. This makes the room more inviting and exciting for them to spend time in.
- Invest in Durable Materials: Choose materials and surfaces that are going to be easy to clean and can stand up to the wear and tear our kids will throw at them. Washable paint and stain-resistant fabrics are key to withstand the wear and tear of daily use.
- Ensure Good Lighting: Incorporate a mix of lighting options, including overhead lights for general illumination, task lights for reading or studying, and soft, warm lights for relaxation.
- Create a Safety-first Space: Ensure the room is safe by securing furniture to walls, using cordless window treatments, and ensuring all toys and fixtures are age-appropriate and free of sharp edges.
With these tips, you can design a bedroom and play space that is functional, fun, and perfectly suited to your child’s growth and creativity.
Dive into our roundup of 8 of the best kids’ furniture and accessories designed to blend cosy comfort with stylish functionality. From charming children’s beds to luxurious play mats and versatile modular play sofas, we’ve got everything you need to enhance your home decor while creating well-organized play areas for your little ones. These essential picks will help you make space that the whole family can enjoy.
NooK – The Original Modular Play Sofa
OUR PICK FOR THE BEST KIDS’ COUCH
PRICE: FROM $655
WHERE TO BUY: Â NooK
If you’re tired of the kids kicking the cushions off the couch and jumping on your favourite sofa, then worry no more, mama – we have the product for you! Meet NooK, the Original Modular Play Sofa. It’s a sofa, a playset, and an imagination adventure set in one. Not only will it look great in your home, it’s also made for fun!
This play sofa comes in 10 individual pieces, with zero rules and endless possibilities, so it’s made to be thrown around, turned into an obstacle course, built into a cubby house, and then put back together into a beautiful kids’ sofa. Open-ended play is vital for kids’ development, and this play sofa will help your kids expand their imaginations and increase their skills while leaving the rest of the house alone. It’s quick, easy and made for growing imaginations!!
Gold Award Winner in the Good Design Awards 2021, NooK’s world-first play sofa design is ready to handle messy climbers with spot-cleanable and machine-washable covers and features quality Aussie-made construction with commercial-grade OekoTex fabrics, YKK safety zips, and GECA-certified safe foam. Made in Sydney, they’re built with passion and stand by their name with an unmatched three-year warranty. Now all you need to do is decide which of the 40+ gorgeous fabrics and colours you’d like to choose!
Cubby House Single Bed from Fantastic Furniture
OUR PICK FOR THE MOST FUN BED
PRICE: $599
WHERE TO BUY: Fantastic Furniture
This gorgeous Cubby House Single Bed from Fantastic Furniture will ignite your kids’ imaginations during the day and create a safe and comfy sanctuary at night. Drape fabric or sheets to create a cosy hideaway for the ultimate storytime adventures or a cosy haven for naptime bliss.
Designed in house in Australia, this gorgeous cubby house bed features three peek-a-boo windows for kids to peer through, they can play hide-and-seek using fabric drapes, fight pirates from their ‘pirate ship’, or act like a princess in her very own castle! The opportunities for play are endless and only limited by their imagination! Dress the bed with fairy lights or lanterns and add custom decorations to make your child feel safe and sound in their bed, and become the hero of any fun bedroom design.
Premium painted with a white finish, this cute cubby house-inspired bed features oak laminated panels and sturdy construction. Its neutral colours make it suitable for any child to decorate however they like and will suit most existing decor. Add a Flexi Single Storage Trundle drawer under the bed, perfect for seasonal wear and extra bedding (sold separately). Fantastic Furniture offers a 30-day change-of-mind policy on all furniture and bedding too, so now you just need to decide if you want to order online for home delivery (from $69) or choose Click and Collect and pick it up within the hour.
TruBlockout Blinds from The Smart Blinds Co
OUR PICK FOR THE BEST BLACKOUT BLINDS
PRICE: FROM $600
WHERE TO BUY: The Smart Blinds Co
Everyone deserves a dark room for quality sleep and a well-deserved break, whether keeping out the sunlight for daytime naps, darkening a room during daylight savings, or creating that perfect cinema atmosphere for movie time! That’s why we love TruBlockout blackout blinds from The Smart Blinds Co.
It’s been said that we sleep deeper in a dark room because the darkness signals to our bodies it’s time to rest. TruBlockout covers 100% of the external light to create a perfectly dark room and is a great solution for not just our kids but also shift workers and those with irregular sleep schedules.
These sleek and modern blinds are easy to use, featuring scratch-resistant coatings and fire-rated fabrics to slow down the burn in the event of a fire. Plus, they also provide much-needed privacy, regulate temperatures to keep the heat out, and reduce harmful UV rays that can fade or damage your furniture and decor.
Finally, its tubular motor with Zigbee technology can be integrated with wireless control systems, so you can power them remotely and start to cool the house down before you even get home!
MUM CENTRAL READER OFFER SAVE: 30% OFF TRUBLOCKOUT BLINDS EXPIRY: 30 MAY 2024
Floor Bed with Removable Rails from Magic of Wood
OUR PICK FOR THE BEST BED FOR TODDLERS
PRICE: FROM $900
WHERE TO BUY: Magic of Wood
Crafted from beautiful European Birch plywood, this Montessori-inspired Floor Bed from Magic of Wood is designed to enhance independence for toddlers and beyond. Sitting directly on the floor, this is a perfect first bed, allowing easy access for toddlers while helping bedtime become a smoother process for both children and their parents.
Available in various sizes, from single to queen, the Floor Bed can cater to multiple age groups and room sizes. Made in New Zealand from Birch plywood construction, it’s easy to assemble and meets eco-friendly standards too. With a robust weight limit of over 300 kg, you can fall asleep reading Bluey without worrying that the bed will cave in!
Removable rails can be attached to either side of the bed for safety and easily removed when no longer needed, providing flexibility as your child grows. Add a handy hanging tray or bookshelf to build out your sleeping nook (sold separately).
MUM CENTRAL READER OFFER GET: HANGING TRAY FREE WITH FLOOR BED PURCHASE CODE: MCTRAYFREE EXPIRY: 31 JUNE 2024
Venus Single Bed from Fantastic Furniture
OUR PICK FOR THE CUTEST BED
PRICE: $349
WHERE TO BUY: Fantastic Furniture
Look no further if you want to add a little whimsy to your child’s bedroom. This stunning and super-soft Venus Single Bed is perfect for your little mermaid, prince, princess or fairy!
Affordable and stylish, this mermaid-inspired single bed is a fun statement piece that will liven up your child’s room while creating a cosy haven for snoozing or reading. Quick and easy to assemble, this plush, pink bed is suitable for parents and even grandparents to put together to surprise their little ones.
Crafted from plush polyester velvet and built on a sturdy frame of Finnish pine and plywood, this stunning bed stands on durable rubberwood legs and is supported by poplar flat slats (mattress sold separately). Delivery starts at $69, and they offer a 30-day change-of-mind return policy on all furniture and bedding. Plus, if it’s in stock, you can use their Click and Collect service to pick it up within 60 minutes.
XL Fabric Spectacular Rainbow Wall Decals from Fansee
OUR PICK FOR THE BEST WALL DECALS
PRICE: $261.52
WHERE TO BUY: Fansee Australia
Are you looking to transform your kid’s bedroom or playspace into a vibrant and joyful oasis but not too keen on painting or wallpapering your walls? Fansee’s DIY Wall Decals are gorgeously designed and crafted to bring a sense of magic and wonder to your walls.
Made with high-quality materials to ensure easy application and a long-lasting finish, each of the decals is tear-free, waterproof, easy to handle, and just as easy to clean! Their low-saturated colour palettes create a calm and soothing atmosphere in your child’s bedroom or play space. Made from high-quality material that will last for years, each rainbow comes with pre-cut sheets to make peeling and sticking them a breeze!
To apply, simply place them onto your walls in the design of your choice. Each decal comes with a self-adhesive fabric sheet, so simply peel it off and stick it onto a smooth, clean wall. Best of all, you’re only limited by your imagination.
MUM CENTRAL READER OFFER SAVE: 35% OFF RETAIL PRICE CODE: FANRAINBOW EXPIRY: 23 MAY 2024
‘Djurebil’ Sacred Place Rug from Emro Designs
OUR PICK FOR THE BEST PLAYMAT OR RUG
PRICE: $499
WHERE TO BUY: Emro Designs
Crafted by the talented First Nations artist Holly Sanders, the dazzling ‘Djurebil’ Sacred Place rug brings a splash of colour and culture to any room! Celebrating the land, sea, and sky, this rug features lively patterns and symbols like meeting places, sandhills, and Country, weaving together stories of connection and heritage.
Perfect for playtime, this rug doubles as a fun and educational canvas where kids can learn about First Nations culture as they play. Choose from a two-metre round or 2-metre x 3-metre rectangle. Both play mats are made with a sturdy 9 mm cut nylon pile, TPR backing, and serge stitching to keep edges neat.
EMRO Designs is proudly First Nations-owned and operated and ensures each artist earns a commission from sales, helping them continue to share their vibrant culture through art. What a brilliant way to play, learn, and discover!
MUM CENTRAL READER OFFER SAVE: 10% OFF CODE: Emro
Wooden Vanity with Stool from Target
OUR PICK FOR THE BEST PLAY STATION
PRICE: $39
WHERE TO BUY: Target
Step into a world of glitz and glamour with Target’s Wooden Vanity with Stool. It’s the ultimate must-have for any young style star or budding makeup guru! This chic little vanity is crafted from beautifully finished wood, giving it a timeless look that will light up any bedroom or play area. Add some fairy lights or battery-operated ‘Hollywood lights’ for a chic look.
The vanity comes equipped with a shatter-proof mirror that’s safe and functional. Below the mirror, there’s plenty of space to store treasures and trinkets. Drawers slide open to reveal compartments perfect for organising jewellery, hair accessories, and those all-important pretend makeup kits. It’s not just about looking good, this vanity set encourages kids to explore their imagination and develop good habits of organisation.
Designed with children in mind, it’s the perfect height for kids to sit and play dress-up comfortably for hours. Easy to assemble, and you’ll have it ready for playtime almost as soon as you get it out of the box. A blend of fun and functionality, this wooden vanity with stool from Target is sure to be a hit, sparking joy and creativity in any child’s daily routine!
So there you have it! Here are 8 of Mum Central’s best kids’ bedroom furniture and accessories for 2024. We hope our top picks help you add style and fun to your home!
