Colorful Kids Room Makeover
What was once a moody guest bedroom has now transformed into a colorful, whimsical room for my daughter. It's now a space that feels just as joyful as she is. This makeover was all about balancing her love of color with the calmness every bedroom deserves.
Architectural Details That Elevate the Space
Before diving into color, I wanted to give the room more presence through trim and moulding. I added:
Crown moulding at the ceiling
Basecap moulding to the baseboards
Chair rail with a removable scallop trim underneath for a playful touch
Beaded trim around the doorways
These details brought so much dimension to the walls and gave me the perfect foundation for layering on color.
A Color Story Inspired by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
The palette came straight from the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 2026 Color Collection of the year: Honest Essentials.
The ceiling and upper walls are painted in Lemon Chiffon, a soft, happy yellow that instantly brightens the room.
From the chair rail down, I used Reddend Earth which is also the same color as the hallway leading into her room
For the doors and doorways I used Cordovan
Together, these colors create a playful but sophisticated backdrop.
Layering in Color and Whimsy
Since my daughter will happily tell you her favorite color is “yellow… and all the colors of the rainbow,” I started with yellow as the anchor and layered in every shade of joy:
Red sheets with a yellow floral quilt
Yellow canopy draped over her spinning bookshelf
Pink curtains for softness
Blue pennant banner and white bows floating across the ceiling
Sweet Finishing Touches
I sprinkled in whimsical details to spark imagination: a hanging rattan hot air balloon, fabric balloons on the wall, and painted shelves in the same red as the door trim for continuity.
A Room Made for Her
This room is cheerful, layered, and full of personality, just like my daughter. By centering yellow (her favorite!) and mixing in colors from across the spectrum, I was able to create a space that feels both vibrant and peaceful, making it the perfect retreat for bedtime and playtime alike.
Links At A Glance
Smart Storage for Kids’ Rooms
The Two Space-Savers That Totally Transformed My Daughter’s Room
I don’t know how kids manage to accumulate so much stuff, but somehow my daughter’s room was starting to feel like a toy explosion. Between the overflowing bookshelf and the mountain of stuffed animals, we were in desperate need of some smart storage that didn’t take up a ton of space.
Luckily, I found two absolute MVPs on Amazon that seriously changed the game:
Rotating bookshelf tower
Stuffed animal organizer (which we lovingly call “stuffed animal jail.)
Let’s start with the bookshelf. It’s compact, spins easily, and holds a ton without taking up more than a tiny footprint of floor space. We’ve got books on every side and even a few little knick-knacks she likes to keep displayed. She actually uses it now, too, because she can see and grab her books without everything toppling over. Win.
Then there’s the real star: the stuffed animal jail. Okay, it’s technically a stuffed animal organizer, but one look and you’ll see why we call it that. It corrals all the plush chaos into one tidy, vertical tower. It’s cute, on wheels, and somehow fits way more than I expected. It’s functional and fun, which is basically the dream when you’re organizing a kid’s room.
If you’re working with a small space (or just tired of stepping on random toys), these two are worth a look. They’ve helped keep things tidy while still giving her room to play, and I’m honestly a little obsessed.
Links At A Glance
Bed-Facebook Marketplace
Dresser-Antique Store
Rattan Shelf-Facebook Marketplace