"From the day my son CJ turned 5 years old, he proudly announced that he was no longer a baby, but a big kid. Now, while my heart hurt a little at the reality of my first baby growing up, I wanted to commemorate this big leap with more than just a big kid bed.
Not long after his 5th birthday, my husband and I purchased a new home, meaning he’ll no longer have to share a room with his younger brother. He’ll get the space that he needs and also a little creative freedom to help decorate the room.
And while it made me nervous that my son was gravitating towards bright, loud colors, I’ve since learned kid’s room statement pieces have a lot more to offer than I originally thought. A statement piece is perfect for showing off your child’s personality and can really set the tone of the room. With this in mind, I realized it was important for both of my children to have a statement piece that helps them feel comfortable in their space, showcase their style, and be excited to hang out in their room.
Here are a few of my favorite statement pieces for a big kid’s room—from comfortable seating to colorful accents to customizable pieces special just for them.
Unique Seating
For children who love to swing and relax, this a lovely way to add a sensory element to kids’ rooms. And since it is a chair, it can incorporate better posture when children are reading or relaxing in the swing. This particular hammock comes in beige, black, and light blue.
This canopy is a beautiful addition to any big kid's room. It can give a room an elegant princess vibe that is perfect for over the bed, a cot, or even in a play corner.
8 colors available
This table pairs form and function with space-saving stools that each come with a small storage area to help with toy organization.
Looking to add a little sweetness to your child’s big kid room? Well, look no further! This beanbag is soft, bright, and definitely draws the eye in any room. It has a double safety zipper and can be washed with a soft cloth.
Source: Jessica Dworkin
Statement Shelving
If you are looking to add a statement piece to your big kids' room, but still want to be able to use the space, this is a cool option. You can buy the shelves in one color, or a few different to make a rainbow effect that catches the eye every time you walk in the room.
This bookshelf can grow with your child as picture books give way to easy readers and chapter books.
This amazing kids’ bookcase makes a statement in any big kid’s room and comes in yellow, red, green, and blue. It contains 13 storage compartments, and its versatile design allows it to be used in multiple ways—including a traditional bookcase.
A Colorful Rug
This cloud rug is a beautiful piece to incorporate in rooms for kids who are in love with rainbows (like mine) or who just want to have a soft, fun, place to roll around and play.
This brightly-colored rug comes with a key selling point for kids rooms—it's machine washable.
Choose from a variety of sizes and two rug pad thickness options.
Source: Jodi Anne Hendricks
Bold Wall Art
Cute and budget-friendly, this scroll designed world map comes ready to hang in your little explorer's room.
Looking for a place to put all the school artwork? This customizable art display also works a statement wall decor.
This quote from Toni Morrison's Beloved can add thoughtful encouragement to any little one's space.
You could pair surfboard decor, ocean animals, or mermaid accents with these water-themed wave decals.
Creative Lighting
Personalize your kid's very own neon sign with nine color and multiple font options.
While my son is a big kid, he still hates sleeping without a nightlight, so this is a neat option. It emits 16 colors and the brightness is adjustable, so it is perfect as a lamp or just a nightlight.
This super-fun neon dinosaur light doubles as wall decor and a nightlight.