The best kind of kids’ room designs contain a mix of colour, practicality and joyful décor that encourages them to play and learn.

The calm and contemporary hue of Resene Oxygen on these walls creates a space that’s restful, while the striped wall in Pursuit and Half Gin Fizz adds a playful and engaging touch, perfect for children’s spaces. The floor, painted in Resene Walk-on in Half Gin Fizz keeps things bright and open with some added storage for practicality and fun animal toys and décor. Art from endemicworld; bedside table and bed from Mocka; linen from Foxtrot Home, lion and mouse from Allium. Project by Amber Armitage, image by Wendy Fenwick.

Great for all ages, Resene FX Blackboard and Chalkboard Paint (right wall) allows children to express their creativity, without permanently marking walls! The animal mural is painted in Resene Black, Pohutukawa, Paddock, Quarter Coriander, Butterfly Bush, Twister, Half Sea Fog, My Sin, Broom, Dell, Limeade, Rock N Roll, Glamour Puss and Woodstock. The cot, chairs and floor are in Half Sea Fog; table and stool in Moonbeam. Soft toys from Bob & Friends. Project by Tracey Strange, mural by Hannah Tapner, image by Belinda Merrie.

Try using animal prints as inspiration, such as this zebra pattern wall, painted in Resene Sauvignon and Sakura. The floor is in French Grey, cabinet doors in Sakura and Golden Tainoi, wall hooks in Golden Tainoi. Back-pack from Crywolf; bird, caravan suitcase, wooden camera, bucket and hat from Little Whimsy. Project by Vanessa Nouwens, image by Bryce Carleton.

The walls and floor in this roaring dino room are painted in Resene Half Barely There with Resene Jack N’ Rose 2 Wallpaper Collection LL10021 featuring on the headboard, shelf and light. The bookshelf and headboard frame are painted in Smokescreen; bedside table in Quarter Perfect Taupe and lamp In Spindle. Duvet and ball cushion from Adairs; throw and cushion from Freedom. Project by Vanessa Nouwens, image by Bryce Carleton.

You could paint a mural on your children’s wall in your chosen Resene testpot colours, or you could opt for a wallpaper strip like this one with cute stacked bears. Pair Resene Little Love Wallpaper Collection 38136-2 with other bear-themed accessories such as a duvet, wall art and teddies.

The muted colours and whimsical animals in Resene Brand McKenzie Wallpaper Collection BMCF00304B make it a great choice for neutral lovers who still want their children’s rooms to have a touch of joy. Plus, this design pairs great with your favourite shades in the Resene Whites & Neutrals range like Resene Truffle, Double Thorndon Cream and Quarter Joss.