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30 Things From Wayfair To Affordably Upgrade Your Kid’s Room From Drab To Fun

These things might be chosen by you, but they’ll be kid-approved.

Posted on Jun 19, 2026

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by Kathleen Shea-Porter BuzzFeed Contributor

I've been a BuzzFeed Contributor since 2020 and I'm always on the lookout for products that are the perfect blend of form and function — especially if it's in the realms of parenting, travel, and home goods and décor.

1. A beanbag chair to give mini man cave (or small she shed!) vibes to any space. Now they can feel cozy while reading books, watching TV, gaming, and daydreaming... these kids live the soft life in the very best way.

Wayfair

Promising review: "Bought this for my son’s room. It is very comfortable and has a nice look. The color is great if you’re looking for a true leather color." —Lauren

Price: $89.99 (originally $106.24; available in four colors)

2. A kids' armoire with a mirror for the fierce fashionista who loves to throw a 'fit each morning — in the best possible way! 

Melissa / Wayfair, Wayfair

Promising review: "Beautiful armoire. I use it as a typical clothes rack so that my kid can dress herself in the morning. The materials are sturdy, and the instructions were easy." —Alphonso

Price: $109.99 (originally $129.99; available in two colors)

3. A 1,078-piece set of glow-in-the-dark ceiling and wall stars because your kids are the center of your universe and you want to give them the sun, moon, and, well, stars. 

Corey / Wayfair

Promising review: "My son’s ceiling is like a starry fairytale. I’m honestly jealous. Takes forever to get all those little stickers up there, but it is so worth it." —Sarah

Price: $28.99

4. A solid wood toy organizer that reads "Wild Things" for your little one's impressive stuffed toy collection. Get this, and you'll know for sure where the wild things are — all 500 of them.

Anonymous / Wayfair

Promising review: "This tower is great for keeping our plush toys organized while still being accessible for the kids. Love it!" —Olutoyin

Price: $74.99+ (originally $91.99; available in two colors)

5. A teddy bed with a built-in bookcase, which brings their two great loves together...sleep and reading. And honestly, this bed looks like a total dream. 

Wayfair

Promising review: "Very nice and cozy. We love the shelves for storage. Perfect for a small room. Perfect for a small kid to a college student. Fits in my son's small room perfectly without taking up too much space." —Liteisha

Price: $224+ (originally $368.54+; available in sizes twin and full and four colors)

6. A toy organizer with bins that not only displays everything they have for easier access during play, but also helps with a quick cleanup! 

Wayfair

Promising review: "I LOVE THIS THING!! I wish I had gotten two. It is absolutely adorable and keeps my daughter’s toys organized!" —Shala

Price: $124.99+(originally $249.99+; available in seven colors)

7. A set of four gamer-themed affirmations for the wall that will help them level up every single day. Did you just find the cheat code for being the world's coolest parent? Yup, you sure did.

Wayfair

Price: $31.99 for four (originally $36.99)

8. A computer desk that might even encourage them to sit down and create...or do homework without too much complaining. A grownup can dream, right?

Leah / Wayfair

Promising review: "Great sturdy quality, easy to follow instructions, worth every penny! Perfect for our kids' rooms!" —Anonymous

Price: $175.99 (originally $199.99; available in four colors)

9. An upholstered LED bed with a drawer and an adjustable headboard, which will make their face absolutely light up when they see it. 

Wayfair

Promising review: "Great bed! Perfect for my daughter — she loves the colors and the lights. The bed drawers come in handy for storing some of her stuffed animals. Easy to assemble. I'd definitely recommend." —Jessica 

Price: $199.99+ (originally $629.99+; available in three sizes and two colors)

10. A bedding set for your sports-obsessed kiddo, because when they're constantly moving and playing during the day, they absolutely need their rest at night, and this bedding set will be a home run. 

Claire / Wayfair

This reversible bedding set includes one comforter, one sham (twin) or two shams (full), and one throw pillow. 

Promising review: "Very cute for my son’s sports-themed room! Lightweight and bright colors!" —Amanda

Price: $64.99(originally $100; available in twin and full)

11. A twin loft bed, which has always been and will always be incredibly cool for a kids' room. You've got some lofty design goals, don't you?

Sarina / Wayfair

Promising review: "My son loves the bed. It saves a bunch of space." —Lauren

Price: $279.99 (originally $599.99; available in two colors)

12. A microfiber rainbow comforter set that will make them feel absolutely magical, without costing you a full pot of gold. It comes with a comforter, one or two shams, and one or two throw pillows, so you can create the cutest sleep setup for your kiddos.

Aimee / Wayfair

Promising review: "The colors go with everything my daughter enjoys, rainbows and unicorns! Goes well and washes easily." —Kaylea

Price: $74.99 (originally $125; available in twin or full)

13. A cute and colorful wall clock, which could hopefully help them learn time and might even give them a little sense of urgency when they're getting ready for school in the morning. Only time will tell!

Wayfair

Promising review: "This clock is in our daughter's room! They love having their own clock. It was so fun teaching them how to tell time! It’s a very retro look, but that is what we were looking for, as we have a princess theme going on. I think we will be using it forever with a simple battery switch; we love it. ❤️" —Vanessa

Price: $25.99 (available in 21 colors)

14. A light-blocking curtain panel that will help you achieve the thing your child needs the most: good sleep. Hey, wait a second...that's what YOU need the most, too. Maybe add an extra set to your cart for yourself!

Wayfair

Each panel is sold separately.

Promising review: "Bought these for my baby's nursery, and they are definitely blackout. When I have them closed, the room is pitch-black, which is exactly what I wanted. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a good thick, blackout curtain." —Katiebeth

Price: $12.99 (originally $44.99; available in 11 sizes and 21 colors)

15. A super cute laundry hamper they'll use for a very long time because the size of your child's clothing might change over the years, but the need to do laundry — unfortunately — does not.

Wayfair

Price: $42.99(originally $59.99)

16. A six-drawer dresser that is perfect for itty-bitty baby clothes, but also works just as well if it's filled with big-kid clothes and trends that you know one day they'll have a good laugh over.

Wayfair

Promising review: "Love the dresser for our babies' room. It’s the perfect size and very sturdy. We wanted something big enough that they can use for years to come. It’s perfect." —kristen

Price: $229.99 (originally $279.99; available in three colors)

17. A classic and sophisticated nightstand to hold whatever you need it to — a favorite stuffie, a night-light, a beloved book, and, maybe one day, a cellphone. (Eek!)

Wayfair

Promising review: "Ordered for my grandson's nursery. Adorable, well-made, and easy to put together." —Mark

Price: $122.99 (originally $132.99+; available in five colors)

18. A desk chair that's kid-size and super comfy, eliminating one more excuse for putting off school work. This A+ find might show you understood the assignment.

Megan / Wayfair, Wayfair

Promising review: "Super cute chair. Bought for a 9-year-old boy for his desk. He loves it, and I sat in it too, and it’s comfy and glides well. Came in time, all in good shape, and easy to assemble." —Annmarie

Price: $62.99 (originally $119; available in two colors)

19. A bookcase with a sling and shelves, because one day you're reading the board books together, and then you blink, and your kid is reading to themself. This piece will grow with them.

Wayfair

Promising review: "This bookshelf is so cute in my daughter’s nursery! It holds a pretty good amount of books (maybe 16ish), and the shelves are a perfect size to display little accents! It was pretty easy to put together. It is fairly lightweight, so it needs to be anchored for when the baby starts crawling/pulling up." —Kelly

Price: $116.99+ (available in three sizes and four colors)

20. A roll of wallpaper that will really help you *stick* the landing on your little one's design. Measure to figure out exactly how many rolls you'll need for the room!

Wayfair

Promising review: "Adorable, and so well priced! I installed it in an alcove in our new son’s room. Gives playful yet classic vibes, reminiscent of an English playroom. Very easy to install (I did it while 8 months pregnant). Just fill the tub with water and follow the directions. Color is fairly true to images, a bit softer." —Sara

Price: $52.99 per roll (available in three colors)

21. A two-pack of storage bins that fit perfectly into a cube organizer and can contain it all — blocks, cars, dolls, figurines, etc. Using these is the best trick in the book for being able to clean up a bunch of scattered toys quickly.

Wayfair

Promising review: "Got these for my granddaughter, and she was so happy. The Eleuterio fabric bins are perfect for just about anything. The bins are big enough to hold numerous items, and the color matches everything in her room. It's definitely helped me declutter so much." —Patricia 

Price: $16.99 (available in 20 colors)

22. A neutral rug that will go with any theme you have...and will certainly come in handy when you're tiptoeing out of the room. Shhh!

Rachel / Wayfair

Promising review: "This was for my daughter's room, and she loves it. It is very soft, and the colors are just as shown online." —Heather

Price: $26.99+ (originally $60+; available in 13 sizes)

23. A set of six sweet prints with meaningful messages to hang on the wall and tie your nursery theme together.

Wayfair

Note: The prints come unframed.

Promising review: "I bought black frames to put them in, and they look beautiful in my grandson’s room! Great quality prints!" —Misty B.

Price: $17.99(available in two colors)

24. A set of two floating shelves, which can be used for anything from beloved books to the most special stuffies. Your bookworm will LOVE them.

Kayla / Wayfair

Promising review: "Love them! They were a great addition to my son’s room and held a decent amount of books!" —Sloan

Price: $51.99

25. An out-of-this-world rocket lamp that'll be a stellar addition to your little future astronauts', ahem, space.

Wayfair

Promising review: "Perfect for my budding astronaut's new room!" —Andrea

Price: $86.99(originally $154)

26. A reading nook with a bench seat because your bookworm can spend hours and hours lost in a good story — and you hope that's something that never changes.

Wayfair

Promising review: "Such an amazing piece of furniture in my kids' room. It was great having it under a window, and it is very sturdy. I like the smooth wood finish on it as well. The cushions are easy to take off and put on for washing." —Sofia

Price: $84.99 (originally $124.99)

27. A cute, non-damaging wall decal of the world and its animals to show your baby bear that the planet we live on is wide and wonderful, and is theirs to explore.

Wayfair

Promising review: "We hung this map in our toddlers' room, and we LOVE it. Easy to hang and so far no issues with peeling or bubbles. And he touches it A LOT." —Bailey

Price: $35.99+ (available in three sizes)

28. A storage benchfor their most prized possessions — like the toys that light up and sing the songs that will haunt your dreams until the end of time...or, extra blankets when it gets colder. It's up to you (and them)!

Wayfair

Promising review: "Great storage ottoman for my daughter's room. Great affordable option for additional storage, cute and good quality. Easy assembly, just needed to put the legs on. Arrived quickly!" —Tiffany

Price: $124.99 (originally $137.99; available in five colors)

29. A pair of room-darkening curtains with star cutouts to bring a whimsical quality to the room. 

Olga / Wayfair, Brittany / Wayfair

Promising review: "Love. The white color is more ivory than white. The curtains slide easily, and the stars add a magical, dreamy effect. Perfect for a kids' room or an adult. Very princess." —Jennifer

Price: $44.99+ (available in three sizes and eight colors)

30. A faux plant because greenery makes any space look better (and looks super cute on a bookshelf next to your kiddo's favorite stories), but life gets busy, and you may not want to risk killing a plant. This one will last ya!

Susan / Wayfair

Promising review: "Visitors to my home have commented on my 'green thumb' ability, but I had to break down and tell them the truth that the plant was artificial. Several people had to touch it to believe it. Thank you, Wayfair!!" —Marsha

Price: $53.97+ (originally $100.50+; available in four sizes)

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