15 Creative Indoor Climbing Walls for Kids' Rooms

In a world full of screens, getting kids to unplug and move can feel like a huge challenge. But what if their own room was the most exciting place to play?

I’m talking about bringing the adventure indoors with a climbing wall. It’s an amazing addition that turns any bedroom into a space for active fun, kicking boredom to the curb for good. You don’t need a massive room, either.

From vibrant and colorful setups to ones that are a real challenge, check out these awesome kids’ rooms that totally nailed it.

Ingenious and Inspired Setups

One of my favorite tricks is combining a climbing wall with a slide. This duo gives the little ones totally different ways to get up and down from a bunk bed.

Tying the climbing wall right into the bunk bed design is a brilliant move that saves a ton of space and even gets rid of the need for stairs. You can really get creative with how you work it into the room’s layout.

Adding a bit of a curve at the end makes it a bigger challenge. And a small reading nook at the very top? That makes the climb totally worth it.

This room rolls a tube slide and climbing wall into one awesome feature [From: Horizon Pacific Contracting]

Create a sporty and one-of-a-kind kids’ bedroom using rings and a climbing wall [From: Sweetwater Homes]

This curved climbing wall presents a whole new challenge!

Colorful and Clever Designs

Giving the bedroom a custom climbing wall doesn’t have to break the bank at all. A standalone unit with a bookshelf on the back and a climbing wall on the front is a smart way to use a little bit of square footage while adding plenty of storage.

Pairing storage units with the climbing wall makes it a super functional piece, and honestly, even the smallest addition makes a huge impact. Building a cool bedroom with a climbing wall, whether for a boy or a girl, is pretty straightforward.

My one tip? Keep the wall behind it neutral so the climbing feature can really pop.

A floating bed and a bespoke wooden climbing wall are perfect for this compact kids’ room [From: Calute Homes]

This wooden climbing wall also adds a pop of vibrant style to the modern kids’ room [From: Linda Brettler Architect]

This custom wood climbing wall for the kids’ room cleverly doubles as a bookshelf [From: dSPACE Studio / Tony Soluri Photography]

Smart Ideas for Small Spaces

In a kid’s bedroom, space is usually the biggest hurdle. Most kids’ rooms just aren’t that big, and if you have more than one kid sharing, it gets even trickier to fit everything in. But a climbing wall isn’t one of those space-hogging additions.

You just need to find a blank wall to transform that forgotten spot. The climbing wall can be designed in any style you like, and it’s not a super expensive feature either.

You’ll find that kids of every age love it, and don’t for a second think this is just for a boy’s room!