When it comes to decorating our children’s bedrooms, it can be difficult to strike a balance between what they want, our personal interior design preferences, and what we can feasibly achieve.
Creating the space-themed bedroom of dreams complete with a fully-fledged rocket bed and flashing LED lights may sound wonderful, but the reality is that they’ll grow out of their imaginative space-exploring ways faster than you can say solar system.
At the same time, it’s important not to fall into the ‘sad beige’ category of children’s interior design. While adults tend to prefer calming neutral tones which adhere to the personal style they’ve developed over decades, little ones tend to be enamoured by more colourful spaces.
It’s an inherently tricky concept to perfect, and one which requires expert attention to detail to prevent costly design mishaps which young tweens may rebel against.
What to consider before buying a wardrobe for your kids’ bedrooms
- Height: While step ladders can be employed for little ones to reach higher shelves, it’s safer to purchase wardrobes at a child-friendly height which still allows for independent folding and storing. On this note, make sure any children’s wardrobe can be adapted to attach to the wall via additional hooks for extra safety.
- Versatility: Choose a wardrobe with adjustable internal storage to accommodate your child’s changing styles and seasonal clothing.
- Longevity: Semi-neutral tones which add a pop of colour without overwhelming the space are a brilliant way to ensure your child doesn’t grow out of their bedroom too quickly. This, alongside investing in durable and sustainable materials, will ensure your brand-new wardrobe goes the distance.
Flush handles and smooth edges: prevent painful mishaps by choosing wardrobes without harsh right angles and protruding handles.
We’ve curated a selection of the best children’s wardrobes to elevate your kids’ bedrooms while ensuring they remain tidy. Keep scrolling for premium storage solutions.
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The Twinny in Butter
Gloriously cheerful, Mustard Made’s butter hue will make a sunny addition to your little one’s bedroom. Designed for everyone, from the tiniest babies and most tenacious toddlers to fully-fledged adults, this versatile piece of kit will last a lifetime. Inside are four adjustable shelves, four integrated hooks (two on each inside door), two cable handles and two wall attachment points for the utmost safety. If buttercup yellow doesn’t quite match your interior style, fear not, for Mustard offers 12 lovely hues in total – from lilac and sage green to olive, navy and berry.
Buy now £499.00, Mustard Made
Archibalde Child's Wardrobe
Realised in an attractive, unisex grey-green hue (achieved with child-friendly water-based paint), this lovely rounded wardrobe will add texture and depth to your child’s bedroom while offering supreme storage capabilities. Currently on offer for a whopping 70 per cent off, be sure to grab yours before they’re all gone. Inside, you’ll find a sizeable hanging space and six shelf compartments.
Buy now £435.00, La Redoute
Stamford 1 Door Wardrobe
Obaby’s one-door Stamford wardrobe is a brilliant solution for smaller spaces. Equipped with a full-height, soft-close door, the inside holds two sturdy internal hanging rails. While the wavy edges are certainly aesthetically pleasing, they are also far safer for little ones than exposed right angles. What’s more, recessed handles ensure there are no protruding details.
Buy now £255.12, Wayfair
Habitat Kids Juno 3 Door Wardrobe
Spacious enough to house winter and summer clothes in one fell swoop, this three-door wardrobe from Habitat is equally brilliant for kiddos who share a closet. The first two doors open to reveal two adjustable hanging rails, each capable of holding up to 10kg worth of clothing. The third door houses three adjustable shelves for foldable clothing and shoes. In addition, the Juno comes with a dedicated sticker pack, with which kids can mix and match the colours of the wardrobe handles.
Buy now £150.00, Habitat
Aurélie Green Mango Wood Armoire Wardrobe
Tired of the sad beige interior accusations? Bring oodles of colour into your little one’s life with this beautiful Greek-style armoire from Oliver Bonas. Handmade from mango wood with hand-painted florals in aquatic hues, the flush ring closure ensures there are no protruding parts at child height. Inside are four shelves which can be easily organised with storage baskets and wardrobe organisers.
Buy now £995.00, Oliver Bonas
SMÅSTAD Wardrobe with pull-out unit
One of the first storage units we’ve come across that has been designed from a child’s perspective, this brilliant wardrobe features a pull-out unit so that little ones can view and reach their clothes from all angles no matter their height. Hooks are featured on both the inside and outside to store additional items which would otherwise likely end up on the floor, while the lefthand side has five organisational wire baskets.
Buy now £216.15, Ikea
Tayen Montessori wardrobe
Perfect for Montessori households, this handcrafted wardrobe from Hannun has been designed to ensure your little one can develop autonomy and agency. We were frankly taken aback by just how many wood finishes the Tayen wardrobe is available in. From the pictured olive hue to walnut and antique white, you can be sure there’s an option to suit your child’s style. At 110cm high with a hanging rail and bottom shelf space, it’s a fantastic tool for teaching your child organisational skills and independence.
Buy now £535.00, Hannun
Very Home Aspen 2 Door, 2 Drawer Wardrobe
Smooth corners and inverted handles make this two-drawer, two-door wardrobe from Very a super safe delight. The rustic oak finish offers a seamless and timeless style, and the flat-topped finish makes for brilliant extra storage. Inside, there’s an internal hanging rail and plenty of space below for additional wardrobe organisers. Plus, the two bottom drawers are perfect for pyjamas, socks and undies.
Buy now £179.00, Very
