Get inspired with these stylish and joyful playrooms built for kids of all ages.

Create Display Space for Art

Mindy Gayer Design Co.

Create display space for kids' artwork by hanging a gallery wall of framed cork boards.

Wallpapered kids playroom with black and white striped teepee and bookshelf underneath window

The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto

Mindy Gayer Design Co. chose thick painted white frames to match the round kid-sized art table and Scandi-style chairs.

Interior designer Rosanna Bassford of Eggshell Home arranged books by color for a rainbow effect in this bright playroom.

Use Nature-Inspired Tones

Use nature-inspired colors, materials, and forms to bring the outdoors inside.

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Design byEklektik Studio/ Photo by Anna Stathaki

Add Bean Bag Chairs

Design byBecca Interiors

Lightweightbean bag chairsare perfect for the playroom.

Include Whimsical Details

Design byMaite Granda

Whimsical details will add a storybook quality to your playroom.

Add a Hidden Tool Bench

Give aspiring builders and makers a dedicated workstation to encourage creativity.

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Design byElizabeth Roberts Architects/ Photo by Sean Slattery

Eklektik Studio incorporated a hidden tool bench with a customizable pegboard behind custom storage in this London playroom.

Hang Colorful Curtains

Make your playroom feel extra cozy by hanging colorful curtains.

Celebrate 1970s Style

Create a laid back feel a modern playroom with retro touches.

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Mindy Gayer Design Co.

Mel Bean Interiors created a focal point in this shiplap-covered space with a rattan loveseat.

An abstract rainbow-colored watercolor accent wall mural sets the tone for this bright space from Christina Kim Interior Design.

Eklektik Studio paired navy walls with warm honey-toned wood shelving for a striking look in this London space.

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JLA Designs

Hang an Indoor Hoop

Mount a basketball hoop on the walls for rainy days inside.

Create Zones

Divide a larger playroom into zones to define and maximize space.

Layer Rugs

Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt

Layer rugs to add coziness to a playroom.

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Design byEggshell Home/ Photo by Laura Flippen

Low-slung open shelving makes toys easy to access and put away for kids of all ages.

Include Stealth Storage

Design byCathie Hong Interiors

Not everyone has the space for a dedicated playroom.

Gray Space Interior Design chose ottomans with hidden storage for toys that make it easy to clean up.

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Design byChango & Co./ Photo by Sarah Elliott

Hang Whimsical Wallpaper

Hanging whimsical wallpaper is a shortcut to creating a playful atmosphere.

Eklektik Studio hung animal-themed wall decals on the walls of this playroom for a whimsical feel.

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Georgia Zikas Design/ Photo byJane Beiles

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Design byChango & Co./ Photo by Jacob Snavely

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Design byEklektik Studio/ Photo by Anna Stathaki

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Design byTracy Lynn Studio/ Photo byRyan Garvin

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Sissy + Marley Interior Design/ Photo byMarco Ricca Studio

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Design byStudio Life/Style/ Photo by Stephen Busken

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Design byLisa Gilmore Design/ Photo by Amy Lamb ofNative House Photography

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Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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Design byChango & Co./ Photo by Sarah Elliott

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Design byMaite Granda

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Design byEklektik Studio/ Photo by Anna Stathaki

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Design byLisa Gilmore Design/ Photo by Amy Lamb ofNative House Photography

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Design byChango & Co./ Photo by Sarah Elliott

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Design byMel Bean Interiors/ Photo by Laurey Glenn

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Design byCalimia Home/ Photo by Jeanne Canto

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Design byChristina Kim Interior Design/ Photo by Raquel Langworthy Photography

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Design byCalimia Home/ Photo by Jeanne Canto

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Design byEklektik Studio/ Photo by Anna Stathaki

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Design byEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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Design byMaison Ellie/ Photo byHeidi Lau

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Design byEklektik Studio/ Photo by Anna Stathaki

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Design byEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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Design byMaison Ellie/ Photo byHeidi Lau

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Design byTwelve 15 Design Studio

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Design byCathie Hong Interiors

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Design byCalimia Home/ Photo by Jeanne Canto

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Sissy + Marley Interior Design/ Photo byMarco Ricca Studio

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Design byEklektik Studio/ Photo by Anna Stathaki