2011-SC2011winners.gif We think there are creative ideas for stylish, small kids' room to be found in ALL of the rooms in the Smaller Cooler contest, but a few rooms stood above the pack and were your absolute favorites. Get out the confetti...it's time to celebrate the winners! More

2011-SCFinalists.jpgIt's been an inspiring three weeks of creative, stylish, small, cool kids' rooms! Your votes have narrowed the field to five favorites in the single and shared room divisions and three international rooms. Now, as hard as it is, now you have to pick your absolute favorite in each division.

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Names: Henry (5) & Lucas (20 months)
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Division: Shared Room
Room Size: 83 square feet

Tip for Living Small with Kids: Don't sweat it! My husband and I worried that the two boys wouldn't have enough room to play once we found room for all their things, but I am constantly inspired by their ability to use every inch of available space for their wild adventures.

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Name: Daisy (2.5)
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Division: Single Room
Room Size: 72 square feet

Tip for Living Small with Kids: Create little nooks! When I was putting the room together the spot right underneath the shadow box by her bed seemed so awkward to me, but for Daisy, it's the perfect place to take a blanket and a book; it's her go-to spot!

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Name: Gabriella (4)
Location: GTA, Canada
Division: International
Room Size: 74.5 square feet

Tip for Living Small with Kids: Deciding on a neutral colour of furniture, such as white, is great to add to and personalize as the child grows. It is so timeless and easy to work with especially in a small space.

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Names: Jane (5) and Mae (1)
Location: Providence, RI
Division: Shared Room
Room Size: 99 square feet

Tip for Living Small with Kids: You really don't need anything other than books, blocks and craft supplies. They tend to just play and climb all over whatever is in the house anyway. Plus kids really only want to be outside (rooms are for sleeping!) (continued below...)

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Name: Philip (5 months) & guests & sometimes mom & dad
Location: Austin, TX
Division: Shared Room
Room Size: 100 square feet

Tip for Living Small with Kids: Keep colors and themes simple and classic. Look for furniture that pulls double duty... a changing table with clothing storage and a crib with a drawer beneath for storage.

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Name: Lyla (3.5)
Location: Baltimore, MD
Division: Single Room
Room Size: 70 square feet

Tip for Living Small with Kids: One entire wall of this room is cubbies. We keep all the clothes organized in categories. It's easy to find them quickly and put them away easily. We also have lots of bins and wire baskets under benches and in corners for toys, socks, and shoes.

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Name: Sidney (3 months)
Location: Boise, ID
Division: Single Room
Room Size: 69 square feet

Tip for Living Small with Kids: Organization! Only getting the bare essentials and weeding out the unnecessary stuff.

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Names: Miss M (4) & Miss L (2)
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Division: International
Room Size: 43 square feet

Tip for Living Small with Kids: Children only need a few toys!

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