7 Design-Centric Kids' Rooms Adults Will Covet

It's great to be a kid in this very stylish age. Follow these savvy designers' lead and don't dumb-down design for kids: make it cool enough for you!

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August 30, 2017

By: Felicia Feaster

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Graphic Wallpaper

A design trend that keeps on growing, graphic wallpaper in a groovy geometric instantly confers cool on any room. We love the contrast of the hip black wallpaper and the graphic, orange silhouette that coordinates with these side tables.

From: J&J Design Group

Hang Time

Meant as a fun hangout for a teenage girl, this punchy, art-filled lounge would delight any adult hosting some friends for a movie night or wine tasting.

Flocked Pop

"Imperial Forces" wallpaper by Super7 would work in any Star Wars-obsessed kid's room, but we know quite a few grownups who would seriously dig this kitschy-fun wall covering with pop culture cred.

From: Rachel Seldin

Clean Design

Thank goodness more designers are moving away from frou-frou and fussy little girls' rooms. This cool space is light and airy and we love the novel approach to book storage here. Don't design-down to kids: give them a room so cool you'd want to hang out there.

Sweet Tableaux

We all love a curated bookshelf or coffee table expertly styled with our favorite books and tchotchkes. Well you can apply that same concept to even a child's room. This Hollywood Hills nursery not only offers this charming shelf vignette styled with a designer's eye. It also features wall coverings that are whimsical and witty enough to delight both child and parent without being cloying or cutesy.

From: Stefani Stein

Cozy Private Space

We're not suggesting married couples adopt this design scheme, but there is something ultra-appealing about a bedroom with separate work spaces and hang-out/chill-out nap spots, as in this little boy bedroom. Even grownups need a break sometimes, and a little curtained, cozy refuge to hide inside.

From: Sarah Barnard

Princess Moment

What grown-up doesn't have the occasional princess moment: pamper me and peel me a grape! This adorable canopied daybed is the perfect spot for a leisurely pedicure, nap or magazine reading me-time.

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7 Design-Centric Kids' Rooms Adults Will Covet

Related To:

Graphic Wallpaper

Hang Time

Flocked Pop

Clean Design

Sweet Tableaux

Cozy Private Space

Princess Moment

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