9 Ways to Make Your Kid’s Room More Fun

From a reading nook to antiques, these simple decorating ideas will turn your child's space into one of the cutest, most unique rooms in the house! You can even steal these ideas for your bedroom, too.

Plus: Kid-friendly meals you can make in a snap



1. Boys' Room



Boys will be boys, climbing on a birch-post bed, in this beach house's kids room.


2. Quirky Details

The bed is dressed in a vintage popcorn chenille blanket and a striped quilt from Garnet Hill — a vintage sign for children's aspirin and a cute duck lamp complete the look.

 Related: Tour a quirky, colorful home


3. White Bedroom

White-washed beams keep this bedroom cool and fresh in a desert home. Glittery letters strung above a bed can spell out a child's name or other words, like "Dream."

 Related: Three designers offer their tips on decorating with white


4. Bright Antiques

Putty-colored walls and white woodwork prove a reliable foundation for more child-typical brights and funky flea-market furniture.

Plus: Take an artful approach to adding antiques into your home


5. Book Display

Show off favorite children's book covers by storing them in an antique brochure rack.

Related: Learn how to turn a book into a clock


6. Reading Nook

The creamy white canopy is extremely comforting against the busy-ness of life. Place an extra-large cushion on the floor for an even more relaxed experience.


7. Kids' Playroom

The kids' playroom doubles as a crafting area, with beads, buttons, cookie cutters, and other ingredients for art projects corralled in metal kitchen tins.


8. Iron Bed

An iron bed in a girl's room fits right into a home filled with antiques.


 

9. Homework Desk

A built-in recess was made into a homework area. A pink vintage mirror adds depth and light, and a new chair livens up the desk.


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