‘Cool’ playroom ideas depend on the age of your child, but some themes such as nautical playrooms, forest-themed playrooms, or animal motifs are perennially popular.
Plus, they work for any gender or age. The trick for longevity with those notorious fad-loving little people is to keep the backdrop simple.
A sky with birds in it can be draped with pirate flags or bunting, which can grow into a more restful, generic beach scene as they grow too.
And use hard-wearing finishes; many paints come in hard-wearing, washable versions, and carpets that are sealed to protect against juice and paint spills are comfortable to play on but won’t cause rows.