How to Transform a Nursery into a Kids Room

Transform your Nursery into a Toddler Room

If you've outgrown the sweet minimalism of your nursery, embrace the playful, imaginative spirit of your toddler with a room to match their energy. From whimsical decor to practical storage for toys and books, this is our guide to setting up a fun and functional toddler room.

Furniture for the Ages

౨ৎ Invest in furniture that grows with your child, like convertible cots, a change table that doubles as a dresser, and a chair that carries you through all the milestones.

౨ৎ Think about modular storage cabinets, you can add to over time, rearrange, stack, or separate.

౨ৎ Focus on updating the small things rather than the big. With the core pieces in place all you need to do is update the smaller details like accessories, textiles, or artwork to refresh the space as they grow.

Encourage independence

౨ৎ Add elements at eye level, like low shelves for books or toys, to encourage independent play and exploration.

౨ৎ Rotate your toys! Change up your shelf display and only have a few favourite toys at a time. This keeps things interesting without being overwhelming.

౨ৎ Less is more - when toys and materials are easily accessible it keeps kids curious and independent.

Curate purposeful corners

౨ৎ Open-Ended Play: Start with an inviting play mat to define the space & create a comfortable base, then fill it with building blocks, dolls playing in a dollhouse, or winding tracks laid out for a favorite train set.. Let your child take the lead.

౨ৎ Diving into Books: A reading corner invites calm and curiosity. It might feature a basket overflowing with books, cosy floor cushions or a comfy lounger, and warm, soft lighting all designed to create a soothing space that helps to quiet the mind and spark imagination.

౨ৎ Sparking Creativity: Costumes hung on low hooks to invite your little ones to become anyone they wish, a small table and chairs set under a sunlit window becomes your craft station for drawing, inventing & creating.

A Place to Put Things

౨ৎ Use open toy baskets—lightweight and portable storage that can hold everything from soft toys and figurines to favourite books. This open design makes it easy for little hands to see and grab exactly what they want, encouraging independence and easy clean-up.

౨ৎ Use tidy tubs—perhaps labeled with words or pictures keeping toys organised and easy to find. Labels help little ones know where everything belongs, making cleanup a fun and simple part of the routine.

౨ৎ Low shelf storage keeps toys visible yet organised, easy for little ones to access and just as simple to put away, encouraging independence and tidiness.