Decorate a black-and-white child’s bedroom to create a stylish and neutral space. Limiting the color palette allows the stuff of life—books, toys, clothes, artwork—to add color as kids change and grow. From furniture to black wall art, painted or wallpapered accent walls, bedding, rugs, window treatments, and more, create a space that is playful enough for children and chic enough to please the adults in the room.
Check out these black-and-white child’s bedroom ideas for inspiration.
Graphic Wallpaper
Graphic black-and-white wallpaper such as polka dots or cross motifs will add movement to the walls of a spacious child’s bedroom. Layer it with a colorful gallery wall and open shelving that allows toys to introduce color in an organic way.
Color-Blocked Walls
Blend jet black walls with white picket fence wainscoting to create a bold color-blocked contrast in a child’s room. Decorate black walls with colorful art in white frames, and sprinkle in some red accents to energize the space.
Metallic Accents
Brighten a black-and-white child’s room with metallic accents. Choose gold tones such as brass for a warm feel, or feel free to mix in chrome or copper accents that will reflect light and add dimension.
Graphic Patterned Area Rug
Choose a graphic patterned area rug to modernize a black-and-white child’s room. Finish the space with black furniture such as dressers and side tables with built-in storage to help keep the room clutter-free.
Black-and-White Bedding
Combine bold graphic patterns on bedding in shades of black and white for a cohesive. Finish the space with bold black-and-white wallpaper and a striped rug for a dynamic look.
Chalkboard Wall
Include a chalkboard accent wall above a desk that can be used for drawings or reminders or just left blank. Outfit windows with black shutters to add contrast with white walls, and include open shelving to maximize vertical space in a smaller room and create space to display colorful books and objects.
Black-and-White Play Tent
Complement your color scheme with a a black-and-white play tent. Layer rugs on the floor to add softness and texture, like this space finished with a black shag rug and faux white sheepskin.
Graphic Gallery Wall
Hang a gallery wall of black-and-white art to decorate a children’s bedroom. Choose a mix of illustrations and frame sizes for a playful look.
Matching Nightstands
Give your kids’ room a sophisticated feel by investing in furniture that can grow with them. In this space, a black-and-white bed frame, matching nightstands, and lamps are decorated with an animal print above the bed, a horse-themed throw pillow, and a stuffed animal on the bed that can be swapped out as they grow up.
Pops of Color
Stick to black and white on walls, windows, and essential furniture like a bed and desk to create a neutral base. Then have fun by layering in color accents like a raspberry armchair and colorful bedding.
Black Accent Wall
Create a grounded feel in a spacious shared children’s bedroom with a black accent wall. Dress each bed in a different set of black-and-white linens to personalize them while maintaining a cohesive overall feel.
Minimalist Style
Let your kids’ artwork be the star of the bedroom by creating a minimalist black-and-white backdrop. Clean white walls and black accents create a blank canvas for this child’s bedroom, outfitted with an art table, wall-mounted storage for supplies, and display space on the wall above.
Scandi-Style Design
Decorate a Scandi-style bedroom with a black-and-white palette for a timeless feel. Accent with a few green and red decor details to add a hint of color.
Primary Color Accents
Accent a predominantly black-and-white child’s bedroom with bold primary colors. This space includes assertive pops of red, blue, and yellow for a mood-boosting effect.
Kid-Friendly Designer Pieces
Decorate with a black-and-white palette to create a kids’ room that is playful but not childish. Details like a kitschy disco ball hanging from the ceiling and child-sized designer furnishings will produce a mix of high and low decor that pleases kids of all ages.
Hanging Chair
Incorporate whimsical furniture like a hanging chair to give a minimalist black-and-white bedroom a playful feel. Choose a colorful bed frame in a bright color like neon yellow to add a jolt of color.
Black-and-White Bunk Beds
Create a gender-neutral kid-friendly bunk room using a black-and-white palette on furniture, bedding, and wall treatments. Include a few bright color accents like a red wall sconce and a yellow throw pillow to brighten the space.
Black Flooring
Black flooring will give a child’s bedroom a grounded feel that pairs well with white walls. Sprinkle in some yellow accents such as a yellow desk chair and lamp to add visual brightness.
Window Treatments
Carry your black-and-white theme from walls to furniture to textiles like bedding, rugs, and window treatments. A white shade with black trim gives this New York City space a coordinated look.
Bright Color Accents
Brighten a black-and-white child’s bedroom with bright color accents. Bold shades of red, yellow, orange, and pink will look extra vibrant against a matte black bedroom accent wall.
Wood and Woven Accents
Decorate a twin kids’ room with a calm neutral palette of black and white. Incorporate wood and woven accents on furniture, bed frames, and decorative wall mirrors to add warmth.
DIY Accent Wall
Choosing a black-and-white palette will make it easy for you to transition a child’s space into a tween and teen bedroom. Add interest and texture to black walls with a simple DIY wood trim accent in an asymmetrical pattern.
Geometric Wall Decals
Decorate white walls with geometric black decals to get the look of wallpaper for less. Furnish the space with a white dresser with black knobs and light wood bunk beds for a light and airy feel.
Desk Corner
Set up a calming desk corner that can turn from a coloring station to a homework spot as kids grow. A modern white desk and lamp, a curvy vintage desk chair, and graphic framed wall art will stand the test of time.
Textural Accents
Soften a black-and-white palette with creamy off-whites and charcoal tones to complement a traditional kids’ room. Pair these base notes with woven accents and a light gray patterned rug to add texture to the room.