Designing a space for a growing kid — whether they’re still in their elementary school days or rapidly approaching high school graduation — can be a challenge. This demographic may be young, but they’re certainly opinionated. So how can you design a bedroom you can both get behind?
Luckily, Havenly’s team of expert designers have nailed it. To create a gorgeous girl’s bedroom, it’s important to appeal to a girl’s personal style — does she prefer dainty pastels or bold jewel tones? — and to consider how you can design the space to grow with her. Plenty of girl’s bedroom ideas can look and feel fresh for years, even as tastes evolve over the years. That means eschewing design decisions that might skew too childish for ones that are a touch more timeless.
Here, Havenly designer Kelsey Fischer shares 12 of her favorite girl’s bedroom ideas that even grown-ups can get behind. After all, good style is totally ageless.
1. Girls Bedroom Ideas: Playful Neutral
A simple color palette of warm tan and creams feels fresh without looking childish — perfect for tweens, teens, and beyond. Tiger-print lumbar pillows, wicker pendant lamps, and foliage-inspired art lend this bedroom a lighthearted, tropical feel.
2. Girls Bedroom Ideas: Dainty Traditional
Rife with storybook charm, this girl’s bedroom perfectly blends modern and traditional elements. A matching toile headboard and wallpaper combo is sophisticated yet playful, while a subtle geometric-textured bedspread makes a cool contrast. A wicker lampshade on a modern bedside lamp adds to the cute cottage feel.
3. Girls Bedroom Ideas: Bold Blue
One vivid accent color can have a transformative effect in a bedroom — just see how several pops of royal blue impact this space. Two velvet ottomans, a desk chair, and a bright blue headboard stand out in this mostly white bedroom, while complimenting a few pieces of multicolor decor.
4. Girls Bedroom Ideas: Garden Dream
Foliage-printed wallpaper creates a perfectly enchanting mural in this girl’s bedroom. The soft pastel palette of this space makes it a serene, easygoing escape, and its daybed offers a cozy place to read or nap.
5. Girls Bedroom Ideas: Moody Romantic
Black paint may not seem like the obvious choice for a girl’s bedroom — but it can have a stunning effect. In this high-ceiling space, the dark wall provides a great foundation against which a floral-printed upholstered bed looks even more dreamy.
6. Girls Bedroom Ideas: Simple Boho
A few pieces of colorful wall art and an eclectic bed spread liven up an otherwise simple bedroom. The mid-century-inspired furniture in this bedroom is classic, so it will look timeless for years to come.
7. Girls Bedroom Ideas: Dark and Dreamy
For a teen bedroom, consider going dramatic with all-over black walls. They add a moody touch to this space and complement the pops of burgundy on the bed. One piece of graphic art makes a strong impact among its surroundings.
8. Girls Bedroom Ideas: Coastal Cool
Bits of blue, floral print, and an eclectic mix of wall art create a relaxed, coastal feel in this bedroom. Textural moments — like the visible wood grain of the blue dresser and the knitted throw pillows — add dimension and charm to the space.
9. Girls Bedroom Ideas: Ultra Luxe
There’s something so magical about a canopy bed. The modern style of this jewel-box bed frame lends this space an artistic feel. A sculptural chandelier, antique-inspired nightstands, and a large piece of art add to the luxurious look.
10. Girls Bedroom Ideas: Textured Eclectic
A collection of sisal bowls make for a charming piece of 3D art, while other textured elements in this bedroom add to its boho appeal. An organic wood headboard brings a natural look to the space, while a few tassels on a throw blanket amp up the playfulness.
11. Girls Bedroom Ideas: Soft Pastel
An all-over, subtle floral-printed wallpaper adds dimension to this bright bedroom. Against such a detailed foundation, an ultra-simple bedspread — piled high with pillows — and a few eclectic details, like a scalloped pendant and a starbust mirror, look perfectly refined.
12. Girls Bedroom Ideas: Modern Floral
Consider skipping the frilly bedspread and opt instead for floral curtains for an elevated impact. These drapes from The Inside are the perfect complement to a slipcovered bed, while a paper lantern pendant adds to the bedroom’s modern style.
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