7 Fun DIY Paint Projects Ideas for Kids' Rooms

7 Fun DIY Paint Projects for Kids' Rooms

Creating an engaging and creative space for your kids can be as easy as decorating their rooms with bright colours and fun designs. Being surrounded by an aesthetic space can help your child unleash their creativity during playtime.

You can follow these seven super-fun project ideas that can be done at home to improve the look of your kids’ rooms and enhance their interest in certain subjects.

Head over to Notre Dame Castle to get all the necessary tools and materials for these super-simple at-home projects today.

Materials and tools needed for kids’ paint projects

• Painter’s tape
• Stencils
• Paint
• Brushes and rollers
• Tarps or plastic sheets
• Step ladder
• Measuring tape
• Pencils
• Sponges

Check out these 7 fun DIY paint projects for kids’ rooms

#1 - Create a custom mural

A mural is one of the most creative outlets for an at-home paint project. Many people add custom murals to their homes to showcase their style or to add focus to a room.

Children can explore their interests with colour and stencils. You can also use the mural as a tool for play by creating a theme like a jungle safari, camping trip, or beach vacation.

#2 - Use dual-tone wall colours

A popular way to add flair to a child’s room is to use two colours to divide the room in half. This method works particularly well when you have two children sharing one bedroom.

Choose two complementary colours before using painter's tape to cut the room in two. You can use similarly coloured accessories like blankets, rugs, and toys to ensure the room looks cohesive.

#3 - Play with a painted ceiling

For any child who loves space, science, or just staring up at the stars or clouds, using the ceiling can be a stroke of genius for a DIY project.

Paint the ceiling either a light sky or midnight blue, depending on if you want to create a daytime theme or a starry night sky.

Use white paint and a sponge to dab on fluffy white clouds. This method is easy and creates a complex design with a simple tool!

Hang glow-in-the-dark stars and a paper mache sun or moon to create an entire universe in a bedroom.

#4 - Pick a wild accent colour

Accent colours can be fun to play with. Use bold and vibrant colours wisely, as they aren’t something you would want to paint an entire room with.

Instead, you can add secret pops of vibrant colour to walls or hidden places, inside cubbies, behind bunk beds, or even as the trim around the room. A burst of colour can be the perfect accessory.

#5 - Add a touch of hand-painted flowers

You don’t need to be a well-seasoned artist to create hand-painted flowers. Use reference pictures and a pencil to draw flowers like lilies, lavender, and buttercups.

Create green stems by using long strokes of a paintbrush. Then, you can use either a small pointed brush or a small sponge to add the flower petals. Repeat the process until you have a wonderful meadow of flowers.

#6 - Create fun stripes

Big, bold stripes on the walls and even the ceilings are a fun DIY project that can be done in one day to add pops of colour and creativity.

Using the measuring tape to create big spaces on the walls or ceilings, paint one colour, remove the tape, and then paint the alternate colour.

The stripes can be placed either vertically or horizontally. You can also engage your kids in this project by allowing them to pick either one or both of the colour for the stripes.

#7 - Use simple triangles to create a theme

Triangles are easy shapes to make that can create an entire themed room. For example, large triangles can be used as a template to make teepees and evergreen trees to transform a child’s room into a camp-themed room.

Steps to Begin Your DIY Kids' Room Paint Project

Step 1 - Plan your design

Check out magazines and inspirational photos online to choose what style, theme, or project you want to add to your kids’ rooms.

Once you have planned the room, purchase the tools and materials you need, like sponges, paint brushes, stencils, and painter's tape.

Step 2 - Prepare the wall

Preparing the wall for paint and design is the most crucial step.

You must wash the wall and remove any furniture that might be in your way.

Tape off the walls that are not getting any paint and any designs that will be painted onto the wall. Don’t forget to put down a tarp or plastic wrap secured with tape to avoid getting paint on your carpet or flooring.

Step 3 - Apply the paint

Apply the paint to the wall, stencils, or taped-off area using a paint roller or brush. For hand-painted murals or flowers, use a pencil to roughly draw the design before painting over it. If you are creating a two-toned room or large stripes, you will need to wait until the paint dries to remove the tape. Then, you can place the tape on the freshly painted spots to add colour to the space.

Step 4 - Remove tape and stencils

Once the paint is fully dry, you can remove the painter's tape and enjoy the fresh colour and design you’ve created. The helpful associates at Notre Dame Castle are ready to assist you with your painting and DIY needs!