Kid Rooms

Fun and functional!

Carrie Kline wanted to “bottle up the feeling of camping, hiking, roasting marshmallows, and going on adventures” with this DIY mural.

We love the effect.

Functional storage, but make it cute.

Squiggle and stripe lovers, rejoice!

We asked design pros and creative parents to share their girls’ nurseries with Cubby.

The vintage wallpaper that came with the room was the jumping off point.

How a $450 DIY project went from a parent’s sketchpad to reality.

There are even mod-podge photos of her sons on the walls!

Halloween may be over, but this gothic nursery will live forever.

It’s such a steal!

The top area is for sleeping and the bottom has a reading nook and wardrobe!

The prettiest nursery eye candy you’ll see all week.

And an IKEA bookcase hack that looks built-in.

A sentimental Lego portrait is Jason Saft’s favorite thing about the space.

The miniature-sized crib made it work.

The storage area’s transformation even resulted in a home office.

And it’s completely removable!

It’s now our favorite room in the house.

The DIY ceiling is a must-see.

This kid's room makes a total 180 thanks to bright new paint and new decor.

It’s so colorful and fun!

For boho-lovers, there’s no such thing as too much fringe.

Of course, there are lockers!

The baby stage is short, so here's how to make those nursery purchases last longer.

It's our #1 go-to for a reason.

Who said black and white-themed rooms had to be basic?

So many creative projects likely take place at this stunning desk situated in front of whimsical unicorn-themed wallpaper.

Plus, a fabulous floor-size Miffy lamp!

And why “seasoning” the chalkboard wall is the most important step!

You may even want to shop it for YOUR bedroom.

Decorate your nursery with one of these stylish functional pieces.

If couches are for potatoes, Yourigami is for tots!

For the little dreamers and doers in your life.

An easier bedtime starts with a night-light of their choice.

It’s home to the baby of Chasing Paper’s co-founder.

The brightly colored countries matched the rest of the home’s decor, too.

It’s a $260 DIY project, and the result is “truly mind-blowing.”

Sometimes you’ve gotta go up.

The rock climbing wall is a must-see!

It’s never too early for a good chair.

It's all about that AMAZING wallpaper.

Plus, there's a special place for her pet bunny!

Including some night light + sound machine combos!

They’re perfect for little and big kids alike.

Out went the dark paint, and in came a fun mural and fresh wall color.

When choosing the color scheme for the shared bedroom, I decided to honor both of their favorites.

They’re so much more fun than regular beds!

These are not your bean bags of yore.

Charlotte Smith designed and built them for her daughters’ shared room, complete with storage nooks and privacy curtains!

And where you can buy them to get the look!

This is one DIY project we’re bookmarking.

Because let’s face it: We spend a lot of time on the floor now, too.

They're soft, not too cool, dimmable, and bright enough for reading.

It’s key to your mattress’ longevity.

Including $75 faux-man (get it?) shades.

Wait until you see the jewel-toned pick.

You’ll want to check out her teacher-approved products, too.

I didn't want a cutesy pattern, so I went looking for something better.

It's THE trick you need for color-blocked or half-painted walls.

Our favorite desks that marry form and function.

Don’t sleep on these deals!

It even has an equestrian theme throughout!

Imagine you’re a kid waking up in this room every day!

Pint-sized tables and chairs, perfect for kids.

Give ‘em a space to draw / craft / color the hours away.

For your kid to stash a water bottle, a book, or a special treasure they want to keep close.

When no color is off the table, the results can be unexpected and delightful.

It’s called “liquid starch wallpapering,” and it works … for a while!

Imagine how many trending Wes Anderson videos you could film in these rooms.

Now it's bright and joyful!

There's also a renter-friendly wallpaper idea that is NOT what you think.