9 Kids Room DIY Tech Project Ideas
Want to give your kids' room a breath of fresh air? Well, there are plenty of ways to go about it. For instance, you could give their walls a paint job, bring in new carpeting, or take down the walls taking up space.
Not in the mood for these kinds of makeovers? Take the DIY tech road, and create something that will make a difference without engaging in all the work associated with traditional room makeovers. Got no ideas for good projects? We’ve got you. Here are nine DIY ideas to transform your kid’s room that will inspire you instantly.
1. Lightning Cloud
Homemade lightning clouds have been making a wave on TikTok, and for good reasons: they take a room’s lighting from glaring to charming, ambient lighting that’s perfect for movie watching. They also make any room feel like a fairy tale, especially when paired with RGB lighting. And if you are looking to give your kids' room a makeover without trying too hard, thisInstructables guidehas a straightforward lighting cloud you could try building.
2. Interactive Kids' Wall
Want to have your toddlers occupied in their playroom? An interactive kids' wall is your solution. It features a touch board with 12 interactive points that respond to trigger any event you set up whenever touched. On top of the touch board is a fun mural of jungle animals, but you could always draw up any shapes or figures your children like. You can customize the touch board to trigger any commands you or your kids fancy. With this interactive board onInstructables, you can high-five the monkey to open a toy chest.
3. Kids' Wooden Radio
Kids love being involved, and building the wooden radio from thisHackster.io guidewill undoubtedly warm their hearts. It’s nicely compact so that it won’t take up too much space in your kid’s tiny bedroom. It also has features that are incredibly pleasing to any child: a powerful MP3 speaker, seven color buttons, and rainbow LEDs that create a pleasant ambient light.
Theseunique DIY speaker projectscan serve as an inspiration to tweak this project and make it more exceptional.
4. Room Lights
Modern bulbs will light up your kids' room, but they are typically too bright and glaring. They also tend to get hot; if your child accidentally touches them, they’ll burn. So, why not swap them with these RGB room lights? They are visually appealing, and to your child’s delight, they can light up in nearly endless color combinations. ThisHackster.io guidehas all the details you need to execute this DIY successfully.
5. Kid-Friendly Alarm Clock
Just like adults, there are two types of kids: those who jump at the sound of the alarm and those who get super-cranky and have a hard time opening even a single eye when it’s time to wake up in the morning. Sadly, for kids in the second category, waking up is inescapable, especially on school days.
If your child falls in that category, build the DROMSY alarm clock to ease their mornings. It’s an IKEA lamp hacked into an internet-connected alarm clock with pretty nifty features. For instance, it can keep a regular time routine, alert the kids when the night is over so they can be ready to get out of bed, and it won’t go off on weekends. This alarm clock will never let your kids stay up past bedtime. Check out more of what it can do in theInstructables guide.
If this alarm clock doesn’t tickle your fancy, it’s possible to explore theseDIY alarm clocks to start a great morningand build one for your kid(s).
6. RGB LED Star Nightlight
Got a kid who’s scared of the dark? Does your kid come to your room every night after you’ve put them to bed because they’re afraid of sleeping alone? Build the RGB LED star nightlight as shown in thisHackster.io guide, and watch it transform their room and life.
It can detect when it’s dark, turn on the RGB LEDs to 50% brightness, and dim them to 10% after an hour. Additionally, it goes off automatically at morning light. Here are some morestunning DIY LED projectsyou can try out.
7. Room Automation for Kids
Want to instill a sense of control in your kids? Let them control their favorite devices and toys with the device in thisHackster.io project. It features an NFC sensor with six color buttons and can let them perform a range of actions such as changing the lighting color in their room, controlling the fan, playing some music, and even making Google Assistant commands.
8. Pen Holder Made From PCBs
If you’ve got school-going kids, you know stationery clutter is unavoidable. But just because it’s inevitable doesn’t mean your child’s room should have a pile of pencils, pens, and other stationery lying everywhere. Not only can such a sight trigger unproductivity, but it poses a safety hazard.
Luckily, we’ve got just the DIY project you need to resolve the issue of stationery clutter: this overengineered pen holder made onInstructables. It’s square-shaped and engineered from four PCBs. Three of them are only for aesthetic effect, but the other one features a power management IC that can even charge a smartphone. Plus, the whole thing is illuminated with RGB lighting, making it incredibly appealing.
9. Glowing IKEA Bookshelf
Books and kids go hand in hand. Sadly, just like stationery, they tend to create clutter fast if not properly organized. So, managing those books is an excellent place to start if you want to transform your child’s room. While there are a dozen ways to go about it, a glowing IKEA bookshelf will get your kids' hearts racing. Check out thisInstructables guidefor a step-by-step breakdown of the DIY process.
If you’re an amateur in woodworking, thebest DIY channels to master woodworking, 3D printing, and maker projectswill equip you with skills to make this project easier and more successful.
Organize Your Child’s Room
Kids' rooms aren’t always easy to decorate. If anything, they’ll put your decorating patience to the test because if you put any decor piece within their reach, you’re most certainly to find it ruined.
You should try making any of the DIY projects above to transform your kids' room. They are far too fascinating for any kid to want to destroy and get out of the way, giving your child’s room a beautiful aesthetic while remaining functional. Feel free to tweak them to your child’s liking or follow the detailed instructions if you’re not that handy with DIYs.
Use your DIY skills to breathe new life into your room or living space.
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