42 Whimsical Playroom Ideas To Set the Stage for Hours of Endless Fun

Decorate With a Mural

Customize playroom walls with a colorful mural, like this bright modern mural in a space designed by Eklektik Studio. The colorful mural snakes around the walls of the airy white London loft space to create a dynamic feel and add a burst of mood-lifting color.

Hang a Large Chalkboard

Mount a large chalkboard on the playroom wall to give kids a place to draw or write messages.

In this Brooklyn townhouse from Elizabeth Roberts Architects, a spacious playroom alcove includes built-in shelving to hold books and toys, a large wall-mounted chalkboard, and plenty of clear floor space for kids to spread out.

Create Display Space for Art

Create display space for kids' artwork by hanging a gallery wall of framed cork boards. Mindy Gayer Design Co. chose thick painted white frames to match the round kid-sized art table and Scandi-style chairs.

Add a Colorful Rug

Add color and pattern to playroom floors with a large area rug. JLA Designs chose a multicolored zigzag rug for this family-friendly playroom that includes seating for adults who want to supervise.

Organize Books By Color

Hang wall-mounted clear acrylic shelving on the wall that will highlight colorful books and toys. Interior designer Rosanna Bassford of Eggshell Home arranged books by color for a rainbow effect in this bright playroom.

Hang Animal Wallpaper

Animal-themed wallpaper, furniture, decor, or art is a timeless choice for a playroom. Illustrated wallpaper, pops of bright color, and beech wood elephant chairs designed by Marc Venot make this bright and cheerful playroom from Chango & Co. any kid's dream.

Mix Shades of Pink

Pair blush pink walls with brighter pink accents to create a harmonious feel. This playroom from Georgia Zikas Design is full of bright colors and childhood whimsy, starting with the stuffed pink flamingo toy mascot holding court in the center of the room.

Decorate Walls and Ceiling

Hang wallpaper on both the walls and ceiling for a playful feel. Chango & Co. chose a colorful multicolored dot motif to complement furniture and decor in this bright and cheerful space.

Use Nature-Inspired Tones

Use nature-inspired colors, materials, and forms to bring the outdoors inside. Eklektik Studio mixed wood tones, earthy green paint, and animal toys and motifs to create a connection to the outdoors in this London playroom.

Paint an Accent Wall

Sage green is a soothing gender-neutral color that will complement any playroom. House 9 Interiors chose a sage green painted accent wall to create a calming feeling and makes toys, books, and accessories pop.

Build Kid-Friendly Storage

Maximize space in your playroom with custom storage. Tracy Lynn Studio built kid-friendly storage along an entire wall in this playroom decorated with muted colors and boho design touches like miniature rattan chairs around the communal table.

Choose Whimsical Storage

Add house-shaped storage to a playroom to keep it clutter-free and whimsical. Sissy + Marley Interior Design has a pair of storage wardrobes for toys, clear open floor space for playing, and a large sofa so the grownups can enjoy the room once the kids go to sleep.

Try a Neutral Palette

Create a sophisticated feel with a neutral color palette. Studio Life/Style mixed furniture and decor that is stylish enough for kids of all ages in this playroom, from the cognac leather couch to the Moroccan rug, woven pendant lights, and industrial-style chairs.

Install a Faux Living Wall

Bring the outdoors inside to cheer up rainy days with a faux green living wall and an indoor swing, like this spacious playroom from Lisa Gilmore Design.

Try a Scandi-Style Playroom

Create a Scandi-style feel with a light and bright palette of white and light wood tones. Emily Henderson Design placed a play kitchen in a bay window flooded with light and decorated with garlands and added a sailboat-themed wall mural to create an escapist mood.

Set Up a Play Tent

Set up a play tent in the corner to give kids a place to hide out. This airy New York City playroom nook from Chango & Co. is finished with whimsical wallpaper, a table for drawing, and a floor layered with fluffy rugs.

Add Danish Modern Flair

Bring Danish modern touches to your playroom for a stylish feel. Las Vegas-based, Norwegian-born interior designer Jannicke Ramsø of Tiny Little Pads added touches of color and vintage-style furniture to add charm to this light and airy playroom.

Add Bean Bag Chairs

Lightweight bean bag chairs are perfect for the playroom. Becca Interiors added a wall of shelving for toys and games, a window seat for reading, a table and chairs for making art, and a pair of bean bag chairs on the carpeted floor for bonding with siblings and friends.

Include Whimsical Details

Whimsical details will add a storybook quality to your playroom. Interior designer Maite Granda decorated this Florida space with a handpainted mural, a whimsical chandelier, and a house-shaped reading nook.

Add a Hidden Tool Bench

Give aspiring builders and makers a dedicated workstation to encourage creativity. Eklektik Studio incorporated a hidden tool bench with a customizable pegboard behind custom storage in this London playroom.

Hang Colorful Curtains

Make your playroom feel extra cozy by hanging colorful curtains. Lisa Gilmore Design chose a patterned fabric in shades of blue and green that contrasts with the reds in the rug and poufs in this airy space.

Celebrate 1970s Style

Create a laid back feel a modern playroom with retro touches. This playroom from Chango & Co. is full of spirited color and cool '70s style thanks to a boho-style hanging chair, Moroccan rug, and multicolored kid-sized Panton chairs around a chalkboard paint-covered table.

Hang a Two-Seater Swing

Hang a swing from the rafters of an attic playroom to maximize vertical space. Mel Bean Interiors created a focal point in this shiplap-covered space with a rattan loveseat.

Make Space for Older Kids

Transition a playroom for young kids into a leisure space for tweens and teens. This playroom from Calimia Home is equipped for playing music and ball, perfect for older kids who want to move around and make noise.

Add a Rainbow Accent Wall

Create a focal point in a basement playroom with a rainbow accent. An abstract rainbow-colored watercolor accent wall mural sets the tone for this bright space from Christina Kim Interior Design.

Build Wrap-Around Storage

Wrap-around built-ins with open and closed shelving provide ample storage for toys and games in this playroom from Calimia Home.

Choose All-White

Maximize space in a small attic playroom with white paint and carpet. This attic playroom getaway from Emily Henderson Design is lit by a skylight and filled with toys to help kids entertain themselves for hours without a screen in sight.

Make It Family-Friendly

Add a large sectional in the corner of the playroom that the whole family can enjoy together. Eklektik Studio installed a cozy corner sectional that is big enough for the whole family to curl up on and watch a movie on the flat screen integrated into the custom built-ins on the opposite wall.

Install a Climbing Wall

Install a mini rock climbing wall to allow kids to work off some energy. Emily Henderson Design outfitted staircase niches with throw pillows and soft toys create a comfy spot for quiet time reading or hanging out in this downstairs space.

Create a Hybrid Space

Choose a black-and-white palette to create a hybrid playroom and after-hours lounge space. Maison Ellie decorated this Scandi-style basement playroom with closed and open storage that is sophisticated enough for parents to enjoy during off-hours.

Paint a DIY Wall Accent

Cheer up a playroom on a budget with a DIY wall accent. Blogger Laura Gummerman from A Beautiful Mess added a DIY corner rainbow in pastel shades to the wall of this playroom decorated with hanging plants.

Build a Custom Storage Wall

Build a custom storage wall in your playroom to display toys and store books and art supplies. Eklektik Studio paired navy walls with warm honey-toned wood shelving for a striking look in this London space.

Hang an Indoor Hoop

Mount a basketball hoop on the walls for rainy days inside. An indoor basketball hoop, a hanging rope chair, and a set of drums make this playroom from Emily Henderson Design perfect for aspiring athletes and rock stars.

Create Zones

Divide a larger playroom into zones to define and maximize space. This sunny basement playroom from Maison Ellie is divided into distinct areas that include a mini playhouse, an arts and crafts table, and plenty of floor space for playing.

Layer Rugs

Layer rugs to add coziness to a playroom. Emily Henderson Design placed a large circular rug layered with a fluffy sheepskin in the center of the room to provide a plush place to play on the floor. Low-slung open shelving makes toys easy to access and put away for kids of all ages.

Detail the Walls

Add color to a basement playroom by painting some multicolored stripes on the wall.

Colorful paint, furnishings, art, and decor give this playroom from Twelve 15 Design Studio a sense of fun.

Include Stealth Storage

Not everyone has the space for a dedicated playroom. Cathie Hong Interiors created a multifunctional playroom with a wall of closed toy storage that can be packed up at night to make space for the adults.

Try Storage Ottomans

Multifunctional furniture and decor will help you to optimize your playroom. Gray Space Interior Design chose ottomans with hidden storage for toys that make it easy to clean up.

Set Up an Easel

Set up an easel to make it easy for kids to pick up a paintbrush anytime inspiration strikes, like this playroom from Calimia Home.

Create a Play Zone

If you don't have a dedicated playroom, carve out space in a finished basement. Twelve 15 Design Studio defined the kids' half of the room with a dropped ceiling with added can lighting, a large freestanding storage unit for toys, and a colorful rug.

Hang Whimsical Wallpaper

Hanging whimsical wallpaper is a shortcut to creating a playful atmosphere. Sissy + Marley Interior Design covered the walls of this New York City playroom in oversized silver star wallpaper of its own design that creates a spirited atmosphere while remaining neutral.

Decorate With Decals

If you are a renter, decorate your playroom with removable wall decals rather than wallpaper. Eklektik Studio hung animal-themed wall decals on the walls of this playroom for a whimsical feel.