40 Amazing Children’s Sleeping Nook Ideas For Cozy Bedrooms

Cottages and summer homes are the perfect situation for sleeping nooks, and so are homes that are limited in space. We can adapt to limited space by adjusting our design accordingly. Creating a sleeping nook for children not only offers a fun design concept they’ll love, but also makes a crowded space feel more open.

These space savers also help maximize awkward, slanted walls and help you sneak beds into unexpected places. It is super cozy when a bed is tucked into a nook or cubby, and it makes a child feel safe and protected.

Bunk beds are always a perfect option when fighting with space constraints, but for a more sophisticated look, a sleeping alcove is always a perfect option. Even though they share the same space, these room-savers enjoy a high level of privacy in their individual nooks.

Don’t be afraid to have some fun with your room design by adding a theme to the space. We have included a few examples below to help inspire you to create your own themed space.

There are also inspiring ideas, such as building storage beneath, above, in the stairs, and even in between sleeping nooks. So take a look at our 40 inspiring ideas of some super unique sleeping nooks and don’t forget to let us know which one is your favorite!

1. Cozy Built-In Sleeping Alcove

This bunk room features four custom built-in beds with white beadboard walls, walnut ladders, individual storage nooks, bedside sconces, and drawers beneath the lower beds, creating a stylish, functional design. (via Marnie Custom Homes)

2. Multi-Functional Lengthwise Bed

Placing the bed lengthwise allows this room to sleep four children while also doubling as a cozy living area. (via Alder and Tweed Design Co.)

3. Nautical-Inspired Nook.

This nautical-inspired space features round “porthole” windows and would be perfect in a beach house or a child’s bedroom. The pillows are from Land of Nod. The red and white nautical striped quilt bedding is also from The Land of Nod. The small nautical wall sconce is from Lowe’s. (via Stonebreaker Builders & Remodelers)

4. Teen-Friendly Bunk Room

This bunk room features playful barn pendants, a vintage ceiling fan, and plenty of space for teens to sleep and enjoy late-night pillow fights. The ceiling lights and the fan were sourced from Barn Light Electric Co. (via Andra Birkerts Design)

5. Classic White Bunk Beds

Two white bunk beds with red-and-white striped bedding create a playful and organized sleep space that’s perfect for siblings. The wall paint color is called Cosmos by Sherwin-Williams; it’s a blue with a touch of purple. The dimensions of the entire built-in unit are 11.8 x 8.3. The pillows are from Land of Nod. (via Stonebreaker Builders & Remodelers)

6. Cottage-Style Boys’ Bunk Room

This charming cottage-style room features white-paneled walls, white bunk beds, rustic wood floors, orange and brown pillows, and playful gallery frames, creating a cozy, inviting space. (via Brian Watford Interiors)

7. Rustic Log Cabin Bunk Beds

This whimsical bunk room features a twisty ladder, natural log accents, and original wood elements, giving it a magical, Alice-in-Wonderland feel. (Via Pearson Design Group)

8. Custom Built-In Bunk Bed

A simple built-in bunk bed painted in a sophisticated color offers a stylish, space-saving solution for kids’ or guest rooms. This is a 10′ ceiling. (via Resort Custom Homes)

9. Scandanvian Cupboad-Inspired Beds

These custom built-in bunk beds maximize sleeping space with paneling, white finishes, and storage lockers between the beds, creating a clean, Scandinavian-inspired look. (via Pinterest)

10. Rustic Timber Bunk Beds

This custom-built timber bunk bed set features dark-stained wood, an integrated ladder, and built-in storage drawers, creating a high-capacity and rustic sleeping space ideal for cabins or vacation homes. (via Asher Custom Homes)

11. Vibrant Bunk Bed Nook

This Cow Hollow, San Francisco bedroom features a white custom bunk bed set into a nook with built-in storage, blue walls, a black-and-white striped rug, and colorful accents like an orange chair and framed artwork. (via Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders)

12. Treehouse-Style Bunk Bed

This playful treehouse-style bunk bed features a rope-wrapped support column, green lofted top bunk, built-in storage drawers beneath both beds, and colorful bedding for a fun, eclectic boy’s bedroom. A Pottery Barn Sisal Rug is laid over original pine floors. The wall paint color is Benjamin Moore Feather Down (OC-6). (via Kate Jackson Design)

 13. Cozy Up in a Built-In Bed Cubby

This custom-built white wood bed cubby features integrated storage drawers and a connected display shelf, making smart use of space under a slanted wall in a children’s bedroom. This is a standard twin-size mattress, custom-designed to fit the space. Everything used is available at a good hardware store: beadboard, plywood, paint, and moldings. It was custom-made to fit the knee wall in the attic by a very talented woodworker. There is another just like it on the other side of the room. The custom bedding uses Designers Guild fabric. (via Ben Dial)

14. Secret Treehouse Bunk Beds

These tucked-away bunk beds combine a hidden treehouse fort design with a cozy sleeping space, making bedtime feel playful and magical. (via Pinterest)

15. Corner Bunk Beds with Reading Nooks

These corner bunk beds make smart use of leftover space, featuring built-in shelving and cozy reading nooks with individual lamps at each headboard. The girl’s bunk bunks were custom-built on-site by a fabulous trim carpenter and builder. A similar design can be created by using a standard twin bed mattress as a guide. The built-in stairs/ladders are at the foot of each bed. The guard rails are removable. The wall color is by Sherwin-Williams. The carpet is a basic frieze carpet; it works well. (via Southern Studio Interior Design)

16. Rustic Timber Bunk Beds

These custom rustic timber bunk beds feature built-in storage drawers, offering a high-capacity and cozy sleeping solution often used in mountain cabins.

17. Modern Lake House Bunk Beds

These custom-built modern bunk beds feature two twin sets, a central ladder, under-bed storage drawers, individual reading lights, and a colorful circular rug for a playful yet sleek lake house bedroom. The rug was sourced from The Rug Company “Smarties”. (via Robert Young Architects)

18. Gray Built-In Bunk Beds

These built-in gray bunk beds feature private sleeping compartments, integrated reading lights, and storage, creating a sturdy, space-saving setup while leaving plenty of room in the rest of the bedroom.

19. Rustic Cabin Bunk Beds

This rustic children’s bedroom features a custom bunk bed set within a cozy nook, using rough-hewn natural wood to complement the cabin-inspired wooden paneling.

20. White Bunk Bed with Stairs and Storage

This custom white bunk bed features built-in stairs with storage drawers and integrated shelving, combining functionality with playful personality for a timeless children’s bedroom design. (via SPACE Architecture + Planning)

 21. White Bunk Bed with Storage Stairs

This children’s bunk bed features a white finish with yellow-accent drawers, sturdy stairs for little ones, and integrated storage for a functional, playful design. (via All Children’s Furniture) 

22. Green Built-In Bunk Bed

This custom green built-in bunk bed features integrated millwork, shelving, and stair ladders, creating a functional and stylish children’s sleeping space. (via Craftsmen Collective Inc)

23. Rustic Lodge Bunk Room

This Cliffs, South Carolina, lakeside retreat features a spacious bunk room for 8 grandchildren, and also includes baths for boys and girls. It includes exquisite tile details appropriate for both genders. For the walls, Benjamin Moore’s Palm Coast Pale is a similar color. (via Gabriel Builders Inc.)

24. Colorful Bunk Room for Kids

This bright and cheerful bunk room features a playful color palette, a standout yellow Kartell lamp, and a design that works beautifully for both boys and girls. (via Amy Lau Design)

25. Wild West-Inspired Rustic Bunk Room

Heavy timber construction and reclaimed wood details give this rustic bunk room an authentic Wild West feel. Designed for kids’ sleepovers, the cozy space is finished with a charming rustic basin. (via Locati Architects)

26. Hanging Bunk Bed

 These sleek maple bunk beds bring a bold, modern look to a boy’s room. Suspended from chunky chains and reinforced with cross bracing above the ceiling, the beds are securely anchored along the walls for stability despite their floating appearance. (via Visbeen Architects)

27. Bunk Beds With Privacy Curtains.

These tailored, tucked-in bunks offer a more refined take on the classic bunk room while maintaining a cozy getaway feel. Tone-on-tone whites create a clean, serene atmosphere, while neatly stacked curtains—ideally lined with heavier or blackout fabric—add polish and comfort for guests. (via JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction)

28. Coastal Bunks With Pops of Color

This custom bunk room in a beachfront condominium in South Carolina features white built-in bunks designed for space-saving sleeping. Stairs add easy access, while a vibrant mix of orange and navy brings a playful pop of color to the coastal setting. (via Wayne Windham Architect)

29. Storybook Bedroom with Playhouse Bed

This custom-designed bedroom for a young girl features a whimsical playhouse bed, creating a magical and imaginative space. (via Tanglewood Design)

30. Sail Away Bunk Beds

This custom nautical-themed boy’s bedroom features vaulted blue beadboard ceilings and matching walls, accented with marine sconces. The pod-style built-in bunk beds feature removable ladders, personal windows, and cozy alcoves, combining functionality with a charming beach-house aesthetic. (via Pinterest)

31. Alcove Bed with Playful Accents

This children’s sleeping nook is built into a recessed alcove, maximizing floor space while creating a cozy retreat. A white rolling ladder provides access to a loft space above. The bedding is from Dwell Studios. The white side table is called the Office Mag table. The poufs on the floor are such a great addition to a child’s room. They’re great for play, and they look good. The sheep skin rug was found at West Elm. They can also be sourced from Pottery Barn, Ikea, Overstock, and Rugs Direct. For the green paint, Valspar’s Beanstalk is a similar color. The ceiling is approximately 12′ high. (via Philpotts Interiors)

32. The Lego Movie–Inspired Kids’ Room

This vibrant, colorful room takes inspiration from The Lego Movie, combining fun, comfort, and practicality. With space-savvy design and abundant storage, it’s a playful retreat that would delight kids of all ages. The large LEGO pieces and the pillows are custom-made by Pebblekids, a Pebbledesign brand. The LEGO pieces on the wall are drawers. On the walls, the Lego wall art is a wall decal, similar can be found on Etsy. (via Pebbledesign)

33. Hanging Rope Beds

 This charming boys’ bedroom features charcoal gray walls, hanging platform bunk beds suspended by sturdy ropes, and pops of color with yellow pillows, a yellow lamp, and a blue step ladder. Designed to maximize floor space, the room combines fun, functionality, and rustic-themed style. (via The Bumper Crop)

34.  Treehouse-Style Bucket Pulley System.

The room is approximately 16×10. It is a small room, which is why the loft is so useful. The ceiling of the loft is 8′ above the floor. This leaves plenty of room for the beds. The loft itself is not officially an occupiable space. The loft is built with traditional 2X10 framing material. The railing is a wood cap with a cable rail below.  The bucket and pulley were just found at local hardware stores. It is primarily for fun, but it allows a child to raise and lower items without carrying them up the ladder. The wall art is from Michael Mitchell Gallery in Charleston, SC.  The paint color on the walls is Sherwin-Williams SW6108 Latte. TIP: Remember to always do a sample in your room before approving! Look at it in different light (natural and artificial) to make sure you like it. Photos can be deceiving and may display colors differently on different monitors. (via J Steven Kemp Architect)

35. Summer Cottage Bunk Room

The Summer Cottage is a kids’ room designed for fun and functionality, featuring two beds below, a staircase with drawers leading to a playroom that doubles as a third sleeping spot, and a slide enjoyed by adults and kids alike. This clever setup can accommodate the whole family for bedtime stories. The whole structure is made of MDF wood, including the tiles. (via Mayssa Al Ghawas)

36. Sports-Themed Boys’ Bedroom

This room includes a rock-climbing wall, a punching bag, a mini basketball court, and more. The circular cutouts are backed in Velcro and filled with removable ping-pong balls as part of the loft frames. The room is also designed to contain clutter. There is also a loft space. For the climbing wall, have a contractor install “blocking” in the wall (plywood or steel behind the sheetrock or plaster wall for strength). The climbing wall is typically a board installed on an existing wall, and the panels can usually be cut to fit the area you need. The dimensions of this room are 16’10”l x 18’-7 ¼”w x 11′-3″h. There are two lofts in this room. This ceiling is approximately 11′-1″ high. For the basketball court, the lines were hand-painted over a finished wood floor. (via Perianth Interior Design)

37. Woodland-Inspired Bunk Room

This bunk room features custom rustic-style built-in bunk beds, complete with integrated ladders and tree-like architectural details that bring a whimsical, woodland-inspired touch to the space. (via Centre Sky Architecture)

38. Coastal-Inspired Bedroom

This serene bedroom captures a coastal-inspired aesthetic with light, airy finishes and a relaxing, beachy atmosphere. See the rest of this home: Tour an elegant seaside retreat on Kiawah Island with serene ocean views. (via Anderson Studio of Architecture and Design)

39. Race Car Bedroom

This custom loft bed is designed with a race car theme, styled to resemble a speedway pit stop, creating a fun and imaginative space for kids. (via Pinterest)

40. Nautical-Themed Bunk Room

 This nautical, Lake Michigan shoreline home features this fun bunk room with a sitting area for TV gaming. A built-in, gently curving sectional mimics a yacht’s interior, while the bunk layout reflects authentic naval sleeping quarters. The pillows are from Target. The red ceiling lights are from Pottery Barn Kids. The color in this room is Benjamin Moore: Aqua Marina (816) in the Classic Colors. It’s fun and cheery, but not overwhelming. This color was carried over into the attached bathroom. The room is 25′ x 22′. The bunk beds are stretched all the way along the 25′ wall. Each bed is a standard twin, so the bunks sit 7’9” from edge to wall. (via Cottage Home, Inc.)

Tips to Create a Cozy Sleeping Nook

• Choose the Perfect Spot
  Look for unused areas such as an alcove, corner, window seat, or under-stair space. A naturally recessed area instantly creates that tucked-away feeling children love.
• Layer Soft, Comfortable Bedding
  Comfort is key. Use plush mattresses, soft sheets, cozy quilts, chunky knit throws, and plenty of pillows to create warmth and texture.
• Add Built-In Storage
  Incorporate drawers beneath the bed or shelves along the walls to keep books, toys, and blankets organized while maximizing space.
• Install Warm, Gentle Lighting
  Soft lighting makes a big difference. Wall sconces, fairy lights, or LED strip lighting provide a calming glow that’s perfect for winding down at night.
• Create a Sense of Enclosure
  Curtains, a canopy, or partial framing can make the nook feel private and secure, helping children feel relaxed and protected.
• Keep It Low and Safe
  Platform beds or floor-level mattresses are ideal for younger children and add to the cozy atmosphere while improving safety.
• Use Calming Color Palettes
  Soft neutrals, muted pastels, or warm, earthy tones help create a soothing environment that encourages restful sleep.
• Personalize the Design
  Add artwork, name signs, themed décor, or wall decals to make the nook feel uniquely theirs. Personal touches make the space more meaningful.
• Include a Reading Element
  Install small book ledges or a narrow shelf for bedtime stories. A reading light nearby encourages quiet, screen-free wind-down time.
• Prioritize Safety and Ventilation
  Ensure shelves are securely mounted, edges are rounded, and the space has proper airflow. Safety should always come first in enclosed designs.