Imaginative Kids' Rooms Designed for Play and Growth
We create children's spaces that balance fun with function. Think hidden Murphy beds for sleepovers, vibrant murals, and smart storage that keeps play areas free from clutter.
We had so much fun designing this room for a young princess. It’s packed with smart features like custom bendable laminates, a hidden study nook, and a remote-controlled Murphy bed that appears with the touch of a button, making it perfect for sleepovers.
The brief for this boy's room was "tell us it's a boy's room without telling us." We used a cool palette of grey and white with a pop of school bus yellow, and added a standout wall mural of a cricketer to reflect his passion.
A happy space is a colorful space. This room for a young girl uses a cheerful palette of pastel blue and pink, with a personalized art piece and plenty of soft textures to make it feel cozy and fun.
Another look at the boy's room, focusing on the vibrant yellow sofa and the inspiring "Believe in Yourself" wall mural. It's a space designed to be both comfortable for lounging and motivating for a young athlete.
A glimpse into a kids' room where creativity runs free. We used fun wall decals of animals and a sleeping bear on the window to create a playful, storybook atmosphere that a child can love.
This feature from The Ideal Home & Garden highlights a colorful, Lego-inspired chest of drawers we designed for a kid's room. It’s a perfect example of how we make storage fun and integrate it into the room's playful theme.
A different angle of the boy's room, showing how the yellow sofa bed provides a comfortable spot for relaxing. The design is modern, energetic, and perfectly suited for a growing boy.
About this collection
When we design for kids, our priority is keeping the floor clear for their imagination to run wild. We build storage directly into the walls and under beds, using features like remote-controlled Murphy beds for sleepovers. This approach gives them a full room for play during the day, but at night, the bed deploys without you having to drag furniture around. It is about giving them a space that feels magical without making your home feel like a playroom.
Designing for children requires a delicate balance between a room that captures their personality today and one that adapts as they grow. My team and I focus on layering durable, high-quality finishes with playful, personalized elements that reflect the child's interests, whether that is a passion for cricket or a love for storybook themes.
Why smart planning matters in Mumbai
In Mumbai apartments, space is at a premium. A kids' room often has to serve as a bedroom, study, and play area all at once. We solve this by using BWP Marine Grade plywood for our carpentry, ensuring everything from cabinets to hidden desks is built to last. We integrate custom solutions, like slatted trellis glass partitions, to borrow light from adjacent rooms, making smaller areas feel significantly more open and airy.
Personalization through design
We believe a child's environment should be an extension of who they are. Instead of off-the-shelf furniture, we work on custom features. For instance, we have designed rooms with intricate wall murals that turn a plain surface into a focal point, or integrated modular storage that looks like giant building blocks.
Our technical approach
- Space Optimization: Hidden desks with integrated wire management and push-to-open storage that removes the need for hardware-heavy doors.
- Flexibility: Motorized or hydraulic bed systems that fold away to maximize floor area for daytime activities.
- Lighting: Layered lighting plans, including cove lights for general ambience and focused task lighting for study nooks, ensuring the room is comfortable at every hour.
Every project is a collaboration. We start with your child’s interests and build a functional, beautiful space that respects your home’s overall aesthetic while giving them a corner of the world that is entirely their own.
Shahen Mistry Architects
I'm Shahen, and for me, designing a child's room is about finding that sweet spot between a space that feels like a fantasy world today and one that adapts as they grow. My team and I focus on getting the storage right so you don't trip over toys, and adding those custom details—like a cricketer mural or a secret study nook—that make it feel uniquely theirs.
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