K I D S R O O M S

kid zones

Featured in Dream Rooms for Children, the most recent book by Susanna Salk, these inspired spaces from savvy designers soothe any growing pains.

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BOLD COLOR

Designer Fawn Galli opted for rich jewel tones over primaries or pastels in this bedroom, right, so foundational pieces will still work as the child matures. “Children’s areas deserve to be places that don’t stagnate,” Susanna Salk says.

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LAYERED PATTERN

Balancing busy patterns, like the tropical drapes and geometric rug, is all about having moments of solid color in a limited palette. Purple Roman shades and the emerald bedspread give the eye a place to rest as they pull in colors from around the room.

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MICRO SITTING AREAS

A petite armchair and table create a cozy lounge for reading and relaxing.

A modern mobile plays off the classic room accessory but functions as a sophisticated light fixture.

■ S TAT E M E N T R U G S A larger-than-life tiger print rug , above, adds drama to a simple bedroom. Background elements, like the striped wallpaper, will carry through teenage years with some art swaps.

■ A N I M A L M O T I F S Forget typical jungletheme wallpapers and bedsheets. Designer Elizabeth Hay uses animal-shape tables and baskets, above right, for a grown-up spin on wildlife.

■ M O D E R N PA N E L I N G Designer Starrett Ringbom turned the traditional paneling in her son’s room, right, into mural-like art by installing wallpaper inside the molding.

artful animals

Get the look with pieces inspired by jungle, ocean, and farm critters.

H A M P E R Rattan Elephant Storage Basket, $80; kouboo.com

3 - D WA L L A R T Curious Octopus Wall Head Decor, $59; crateand barrel.com

A RUG AS BIG AS YOU CAN GO ALWAYS MAKES A ROOM FEEL LARGER.

ELIZABETH HAY designer

R U G Leon Rug , $199 (4'×6'); shopthe novogratz.com

TA B L E Llama Side Table, $199; urbanoutfi tters.com

smart storage

Three essential bin styles and how to use them.

C L O T H B I N S Six-inch-tall bins slide under furniture. Better Homes & Gardens Collection® Half-Size Fabric Cube, $5 each; walmart.com/BHG

A L L A B O U T T E X T U R E

Graphic and graffi ti-style art creates a casual gallery. Woven storage baskets play off the rope light fi xture.

FOUND SPACES

Those unused areas at home could become the next hangout spot. Designer Andrew Kotchen made over a loft space with a treehouse-inspired knotted rope light fi xture, craft table, and denim beanbag chairs.

C L E A R C O N TA I N E R S These help you fi nd and sort toys. Large Everyday Box, $9 each; container store.com

WOV E N B A S K E T S Use as a hamper or for shoe storage. Large Astor Round Hamper, $30; tjmaxx.tjx.com

D R E A M R O O M S F O R C H I L D R E N Get more inspiration and advice from Susanna Salk. $50; rizzoliusa.com ■