11 Tips for Designing a Creative
Room the Kids Will Love
If you’re in the idea phase and looking for homes to build on your lot, don’t forget to plan for the kids in your life. Gone are the days of juvenile room designs for kids. Children need smartly designed spaces rather than the cartoony wallpapers, character sheets, and pinks and blues of yesterday. Modern rooms are filled with unique floor and wall coverings, stylish storage and organizing solutions, and smartly designed beds. And there are more options today than ever for kid and grandkid spaces.
The following tips will get your creative juices flowing.
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Be bold with black & white
A black and white palette can be very chic and modern if done right. And by “done right” we mean be super playful instead of stark. Go big with a black and white striped wall or graphic bedding. Add a leather pouf or numeric wall art for visual interest. Don’t worry—color can still play in a room like this, too. Add a small splash of color with bunting or colorful curtains to give the eyes a break and create a fun, playful space.
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Craft a creative corner
Help your child feel inspired! With a room designed where everything needed is right at hand, this type of space is a spot any kid will love. In this cozy window nook, artwork and softies set the mood for a creative workspace. Alongside a beginner’s sewing machine, Mason jar lids affixed to the bottom of a wall shelf store buttons and other small craft supplies well within reach. The ideas are endless when you decide to research homes to build on your lot.
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Hang a chair
If it swings or twirls, it will be an instant hit with the kids. That includes in a bedroom. Try a hanging chair, a swing chair, or even a classic tree swing to add some character to your child’s room. Just make sure to secure it to the ceiling properly for safety.
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Stash books on picture shelves
Want to help the kids find their favorite books with ease? Set up a cute display space using a few rows of inexpensive picture shelves and rotate a chosen selection of your kids’ favorite books. It’s a solution you’ll all love. Designing homes to build on your lot opens up a world of opportunities.
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String up curtains in place of doors
There’s a growing popularity for removing doors to closets, and it’s likely you’re spotting this trend as you research homes to build on your lot. Try covering those spaces with curtains to soften up the space, plus add another pop of color or a pattern for visual interest. Curtains will make it easier for kids to find their toys or clothes, especially if they’re little and can’t maneuver doors very well.
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Build a bed nook or create a hidden playspace
What’s more comfortable and magical for a child than sleeping in a nook in the wall? Consider taking over an existing closet or cupboard, or even build something new, to make an undeniably appealing hidden nook for play. This idea also may just clear up the layout of the room for furniture and toys.
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Build a modern bunk
Not all bunk beds are created equal. Consider building a bunk bed with a sculptural, architectural quality to it. An innovative wall/ladder combo helps add visual interest to this fresh design. Use the top spaces for sleeping and the bottom spaces for reading nooks or craft spaces.
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Go all out
Photo Credit: David A. Land
Let your imagination go wild with this inspiration from Elizabeth Georgantas. This design provides kids with a distinguishable sense of place without relying on a cheesy theme. In this room, fun, one-of-a-kind architectural elements also provide functional value. Cozy sleeping nooks don’t take up the entire room and delightful accents spark the imagination. If you’re looking for homes to build on your lot, be sure to ask about creative design solutions like these.
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Make it feel like a fort
Give the kids the ultimate sleepover space. In this design, cactus-print wallpaper adds whimsy and a neutral splash of color to a tastefully decorated bedroom. The playful bunk bed is finished with curtains that deliver privacy—and help the kids sleep in even during bright mornings.
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Make it multi-purpose
Create a room your teen will never want to leave. From a retractable desk for a built-in study spot to a comfy hanging chair and a cozy bed, this room is a dream come true. Here, a raised platform bed and reading nook create an illusion of separation but make the most out of one bedroom.
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Make reading time fun
Do you have a bookworm? Imagine the delight in cozying up on a built-in daybed surrounded by a little library of books. Playful curtains give the nook a feeling of nest-like privacy, which is perfect in a room siblings share.
