6 Fun & Functional Spaces Created with Kids in Mind

A media room with a craft table and sliding barn door.
Photography by Jim Bathie, Interior designs by Katie Payne Confer, Renovations by Dan Clancy

Text by Holly Seng

The kids may be back in school, but there’s never been a better time to make sure their spaces at home foster the perfect blend of comfort and creativity. After an activity-filled day, what could be better than a relaxing retreat or fanciful playroom? From cozy reading nooks to whimsical bedrooms, we’ve rounded up our favorite kid spaces with plenty of playful personality.

Floral Fancies

A pink floral hanging tent.
Photography by Marcy Black Simpson

From the vintage rose-pattern wallpaper to a posy-filled print fashioned into a hanging hideaway, florals reign supreme in this little girl’s room.

Multipurpose Media Room

A media room with a craft table and sliding barn door.
Photography by Jim Bathie, Interior designs by Katie Payne Confer, Renovations by Dan Clancy

With designated areas for crafting and gathering around the TV, this playroom meets everyone’s needs—even going as far as to include a sliding door to further separate the spaces.

Sweet Sophistication

A kids room decorated in French style.
Photography by William Dickey, Styling by Missie Neville Crawford

This child’s room is packed with style—from a darling French-inspired twin bed to the assorted alphabet in an array of fonts, sizes, and gold tones.

Book Nook

A window seat with fish pillows and a shelf for books.
Photography by Heidi Harris, Interior designs by Clary Bosbyshell Design

Colorful fish-shaped pillows cultivate a cozy, playful environment while a nearby shelf ensures a reading-filled afternoon is just an arm’s reach away.

All Mapped Out

A desk pulled up to a wall with map wallpaper.
Photography by Jim Bathie, Interior designs by Katie Payne Confer, Renovations by Dan Clancy

Learning geography has never been more fun! Map-inspired wallpaper sets a studious yet adventurous tone in this kid’s work space.

Anchors Aweigh

A nautical-themed kids room with a boat-shaped bed.
Photography by Jim Bathie, Interior designs by Julie Ponze

Set sail on a journey of sweet dreams with this nautical-inspired bedroom, complete with a boat-shaped bed that includes extra storage.

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