Back-to-School Kids’ Room Makeover: Stylish and Functional Ideas

The shoes have been shined, and the school bag packed with a fresh set of stationery – but is your kid's bedroom ready for back-to-school success? Finding balance within a child's bedroom can take a little thought and creativity. Crate & Barrel is full of practical ideas that transform your kid's room into a magnificently multi-functional space where they can sleep, play, relax, and study with complete focus. 

Gold star decluttering 

School mornings can be busy. A beautifully tidy room, with everything in its place, allows children of all ages to take independent steps to prepare themselves for school.  

Though we can't promise a Mary Poppins-style magical bedroom tidy-up, our fun and functional storage solutions will make the task more enjoyable. Add bins and baskets to make it quick and easy for your child to clear debris from their floors. With novelty hampers (from cute bears to zooming rockets) and classic toy boxes with compartments for sorting their belongings, little ones will feel motivated to clean up after themselves.

Grade A use of space

Whether it’s the size of the bedroom, the volume of toys, or the fact that two of your children share, you may wonder how the room will possibly tick all your back-to-school boxes. Crate & Barrel has space-saving storage solutions abound, ready to free up all-important floor space. 

Stackable storage bins and shelving are quick and easy ways to liberate some floor space. Loft beds can be a game changer, releasing the perfect spot for a workspace or another larger item of bedroom furniture. Likewise, in a shared bedroom, bunk beds are the ultimate space-saving move and all you’ll need to worry about is the arguing over the top bunk.

A top-of-the-class study zone 

Every child deserves a quiet, comfortable, well-equipped spot to study – whether they’re honing their fine motor skills as they learn to write or studying for the exams that shape their future. Our space-saving ideas ensure that even bijou spaces can accommodate a neat work desk, where you can watch your child flourish educationally and creatively, one homework assignment at a time. A smaller desk design can prevent little ones from feeling overwhelmed or distracted when they sit down to do their homework. As your child (and their homework load) grows over time, Crate & Barrel’s school desks with integrated drawers and storage allow them to organise their work zone, just so. 

Less can be more within a study area. Don’t place distracting décor in their direct line of vision – think minimalism, even if the rest of their room is a glorious explosion of colour and texture.  

Top tip: If you struggle to get your kiddo reading for schoolwork or personal enjoyment, commandeer a spare corner in their bedroom. Style a beanbag, a blanket, and some ambient lighting, and watch them gravitate to their new reading nook.  

From banishing visual clutter to maximising floor space, our back-to-school ideas will help create a nurturing space for study while retaining all the charm and character of their bedroom haven.