17 bedrooms that keep little ones busy

Bunk beds, climbing walls, whimsical murals and everything in between

19 Jun 2026

A child can spend hours in one place if something holds their attention; it can be a patch of sunlight, a plant they have been watching grow, or a corner that feels entirely their own. The best children’s bedrooms are designed in a way that a child can learn, create, play and rest, all within the same four walls, without ever running out of something to do. These 17 bedroom ideas by designers and architects in India do exactly that. Think dedicated pockets for every part of a child’s day, and biophilic details that stop a child mid-thought, entirely enchanted. ELLE DECOR India brings to you a selection that will change the way you look at a child’s bedroom.

A Superheroes’ Hideaway By reD Architects

Avengers Assemble! Saving the world has to wait as all the superheroes have decided to assemble in this room. Designed by reD Architects as an immersive play-sleep environment, this room is any kid’s dream. Superheroes guard the walls, while a cushioned bed, big enough for sleepovers, commands the space. A raised bunk platform integrates a hammock and an indoor rock-climbing wall, turning every day into an adventure. A modular peg wall system lets shelves and accessories shift and grow alongside the child’s ever-expanding collection of treasures, trophies and personality. Even off-duty heroes need a cosy hideaway.

La Vie En Rose By Studio Sneha Talati

Somewhere between a fairy tale and a fever dream, this is the bedroom that little girls close their eyes and wish for. In this Bengaluru bedroom where Sabyasachi wallpapers meet soft brutalism, Studio Sneha Talati designs a children’s bedroom that is impossible to leave. Against pastel pink walls and a House of Knots rug, a hammock rests in one corner, while coloured fluted glass panels and a chandelier filter the day’s light. Archways, a rounded ceiling and rounded wardrobe shutters bring the room together softly. A mezzanine sits atop, and the study area sits below. This room is made for living, dreaming, and everything in between.

Bon Voyage By House Of Ruya

Not everyone gets to sail the seven seas, but waking up to this comes close. House of Ruya designs a wood-panelled mezzanine with circular porthole windows in yellow, blue and teal that would convince any child they are aboard a ship. Below, the bed sits beside a yellow wardrobe with dinosaur handles and built-in shelving stacked with toys. A pocket-sized study nook with a small table and chair sits tucked in one corner, an arched alcove carved into the wall right beside it. Ships ahoy!

Base Camp by Baldiwala Edge

Eager to have a bedroom that doubled as their own personal playground, the homeowners recruited the help of Ali Baldiwala of Baldiwala Edge. In came a magnetic pinboard, a gleaming orange ladder that resurfaces as monkey bars, a swing, Bob the Builder headboard motifs and a Lego board, all of which serve as a channel for the child’s boundless energy. Pops of red in the ceiling lights contrast with the lime green TV unit and a Jaipur Rugs carpet ties the space together. Because every great adventure needs a great base camp.

Little Things By RAD Co + Lab

The earliest years are built on the smallest of discoveries, like the feeling of a texture for the first time or when a particular colour catches the eye. RAD Co + Lab designs this Bandra nursery around this world of little discoveries. Drawing from Montessori principles, with distinct zones for nursing, playing and exploration, each detail is designed to stimulate a child’s movement and sensory experiences. Somewhere on the wall, a family of three and their dog, Ida, are journeying through a jungle. Here, the adventure of growing up will begin with the smallest discoveries.

Animal Kingdom By Essajees Atelier

This children’s bedroom is straight out of Zootopia. Essajees Atelier covers the walls in a fully customised illustrated mural of a giraffe, a tiger, and swinging monkeys, owl cushions and an owl figurine thrown in for good measure. Good luck getting a child to look away from this room. Rounded furniture with softer edges throughout keeps the space safe enough to run around in, while a study shelf sits at just the right height to grow with the child.

Under The Enchanted Tree by Kids Room India

Fairies would be right at home in this kids’ room in Hyderabad. Designed by Kids Rooms India, the room contains a backlit, canopy-shaped ceiling that unfurls over a table built for storytime and (our favourite bit) a mustard-yellow ball pit spills out right beside it. The room also has a cottage-like loft with green-framed arched windows that towers over a curling yellow slide with a tiny staircase leading up to a hideaway tucked behind patterned curtains.

Play It Your Way By Studio Ipsa

Who says a kid’s bedroom can’t be playful yet perfectly in tune with the home’s palette? Studio Ipsa navigates the challenge by crafting a space in warm woods, soft whites and muted neutrals that align with the home’s broader language while still making room for personality. Monkey bars with gymnastic rings, a hand-drawn astronaut mural, star-patterned bedding and a scalloped wall lamp bring in just enough character to make the space feel like his own. This space ensures that the four-year-old son has somewhere to explore, create and rest, all without stepping out.

Nooks and Bunks By Rachana Interiors

If you want to do more with less, this space by Rachana Interiors is the perfect proof of that. Crafted in ochre and natural wood, the room fits two cushioned bunk beds with abacus-inspired railings, a desk in the storage wall and a cosy window alcove to curl up in, without even feeling cramped. This space ensures that learning and playing begin right at home.

The Canopy By Eleven Storey

A bunk bed is, well, just a bunk bed, until Ami Shah and Aneri Satra from the Eleven Storey add a slide (with built-in storage) to this Parel room. Dreamcatcher-esque circles line the upper railing while the upper bed doubles as a cosy play zone. Animal motifs run across the bedding, complemented by a leafy ceiling fixture. Floor-to-ceiling windows pull the outside in. In this room, somehow, going to bed is the most fun part of the day.

Coming of Age by Kayvee Designs

Growing up doesn’t mean leaving the good stuff behind. This bedroom by Kayvee Designs is designed for a spirited 18-year-old. While one wall is covered with fluted wood panelling, the other is filled with textured tiles in shades of beige, ivory and terracotta by the Nuance Studio. Together, these walls frame the upholstered bed, layered with soft knits, tactile linens and plush faux-fur accents, creating a cocoon of comfort. This room makes space for every part of an 18-year-old’s day, as designer figurines line the bedside tables and model cars take over the shelves. This space will always grow with you, not away from you.

The Little Explorer’s Corner By Lila

Every little explorer needs a place to keep their treasures. Designed by Rubah Musvee, founder of Bengaluru-based children’s furniture studio Lila, this bedroom puts a playful spin on the study corner. A Baltic birch plywood pegboard stretches above the desk, with books, crayons, soft toys and tiny treasures filling its shelves, while a globe sits nearby, ready for the next adventure. A panda peeks through the leafy mural beside the desk, while a trailing plant spills from the pegboard above. The study nook makes for a cosy spot for drawing, reading and a little daydreaming.

The Golden Hour By Burgundy Red Projects

Something about terracotta and Jaisalmer yellow stone together feels like walking into warm sunlight. Navin Gupta and Dr Himabindu Rao of Burgundy Red Projects build on that instinct from the very passage leading into the children’s room inside this home dubbed The Habitat in Chennai. The oak sliding doors open into vibrant orange walls, circular-cut wardrobes and striking grey and yellow grid shelving units. A compact study nook sits by the window right beside the light; the room bursts with joy and is also a practical retreat for the children.

A Jungle Gym By Studio Ruh

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. In a duplex home in Calcutta, Studio Ruh has dreamed up a bedroom that promises both work and play. By incorporating a rock-climbing wall, monkey bars throughout the room and a study nook, the design balances both work and play. Botanicals and murals creep up the walls, turning every corner into a small adventure. A blue upholstered bed sits in the middle of the room, ready to let the boy rest up for yet another day of adventure.

Rose and Wood by PS Design

A playful kids’ bedroom that also evokes a sense of calm? P. S. Design balances a soothing palette while still creating an immersive environment. The room is adorned in soft blush tones, natural wood textures and pastel accents. With a dedicated study nook and a play area constructed above the bed, complete with a slide crafted in wood, the room allows the daughter to completely disappear into her own world.

Pretty In Pink By Thomas Parambil Architects

Peppa Pig has never looked more at home. This space by Thomas Parambil Architects is crafted with deep red stepped stairs with built-in storage leading up to a wood-panelled mezzanine, pink backlit glass panels that wash the room in a warm, rosy glow and a checkered floor that ties it all together. A study desk sits tucked below, making this the cosiest room to get lost in.

Critters and Cribs By Rasneet Anand Design

This gender-neutral twin nursery by Rasneet Anand Design will have your little ones waking up to the wild. Set against a pristine white palette with clean-lined cribs and natural wood accents, the animal motifs throughout the room steal the show completely. The whimsical safari-themed wallpaper, framed illustrations of lions and zebras, a crocheted sheep holding back the curtains, all for two very small people to wonder at.