Baby Rooms

B&A: A Surf-Style Redo Turns a Plain Room into the Ultimate Kid Space

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It's the perfect place to hang 10 (and hang out).

Kelly Dawson

Jul 30, 2023

B&A: A Kid’s Bedroom Goes from Green Stripes to a Galaxy Far, Far Away

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The kid wanted a Star Wars-themed bedroom; the DIYer wanted to stick to a $500 budget. Here’s how they succeeded on both counts.

Abby Monteil

Jul 11, 2023

B&A: A $1,000 Kids’ Room Redo Has Custom Built-ins to Corral Clutter

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The rock climbing wall is a must-see!

Abby Monteil

Jul 7, 2023

B&A: A Grown-Up Office Gets a New Life as a Cheery Blue Nursery

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Out went the dark paint, and in came a fun mural and fresh wall color.

Megan Baker

Jun 24, 2023

B&A: A Spare Room Becomes a Chic Nursery with DIYs Starting at $70

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It’s fit for an incredibly stylish baby!

Sarah Everett

Jun 7, 2023

9 Kids Rooms Using IKEA’s Trofast as Genius Storage Organizing

Smart customizable options to solve a range of organization conundrums.

Shifrah Combiths

May 29, 2023

This Nursery Staple Belongs in Your Grown-Up Kitchen, and Here’s Why

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You may be surprised how well this youthful decor element works in this setting.

Savannah West

May 29, 2023

B&A: A Designer Takes a Bathroom from ‘90s Sad to Mid-Century Rad Projects & Improvements

It’s all in the details!

Danielle Blundell

May 6, 2023

B&A: A Dated Bathroom Gets a Luxe, Island-Inspired Designer Glow-Up

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It’s inspired by a Stevie Wonder song, y’all!

Danielle Blundell

Apr 29, 2023

B&A: A Money-Saving Paint Mural Adds Color and Whimsy to a Kid’s Room

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“This makeover made me realize I’m way more into paint than power tools,” this DIYer says.

Sarah Everett

Apr 13, 2023

13 Bunk Bed Shelf Ideas for Top-Bunk Storage Space Design Ideas

Bunk beds are a great way to have two people share a bedroom, and they’re a great solution for small bedrooms as well. But as spectacular as bunk beds may be, they leave little room for organization. Unlike a regular bed setup, there are limited storage options for bunk beds, making it difficult to keep things like books, glasses and water bottles next to the bed. Enter the bunk bed shelf.

Melissa Epifano

Apr 13, 2023

12 Multipurpose Cribs With Built-In Changing Tables Design Ideas

Who doesn't love a good two-in-one?

Sarah M. Vazquez

Apr 2, 2023

B&A: An Underutilized Closet Becomes a Creative Crafting Station for $150

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“Cloffices” aren’t just for adults.

Sarah Everett

Apr 1, 2023

Before and After: A Gray-on-Gray Bathroom Gets a Bright Facelift for Just $200

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No major renovations needed.

Cori Sears

Mar 27, 2023

B&A: This 1912 Bedroom's Cheery Redo Gives Original Features a Brighter New Look Projects & Improvements

The homeowners thought this space looked "spooky" before, but some strategic design choices helped bring out the best in the original features.

Megan Baker

Mar 8, 2023

B&A: A Cluttered Closet Gets a New, More Organized Life as a Sweet Nursery Nook

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This smart redo is small-space living exemplified.

Sarah Everett

Feb 9, 2023

B&A: A One-Bedroom Apartment Sneaks in a Nursery with This Cute and Clever Redo

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Because of their limited square footage, these renters didn't want to bring in baby stuff for the sake of stuff. Maximizing vertical space was key, and they did this by way of wall-mounted book racks, a hanging clothes rack, and floating shelves to hold baby care essentials.

Heather Bien

Jan 19, 2023

B&A: A Hand-Me-Down Bunk Bed Inspires a Whole-Room Redo in a Cheery Color Combo

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This kid's room makes a total 180 thanks to bright new paint and new decor.

Sarah Everett

Jan 13, 2023

B&A: A Blank Builder-Grade Bedroom Gets a Kid-Friendly Yet Clutter-Free Revamp

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This kid's room redo is packed with great ideas for staying organized.

Sarah Everett

Jan 7, 2023

B&A: A $600 Accent Wall Brings the Perfect Dose of Cozy to a Boho-Style Nursery Projects & Improvements

A single statement wall goes a long way in this transformation.

Brigitt Earley

Dec 31, 2022

B&A: 3 Clever Paint Projects Plus Handmade Touches Create This Charming Nursery

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"When I found out I was pregnant, I was so excited to give my baby a space of her own that was stimulating, inspiring and fun," this homeowner says.

Sarah Everett

Dec 20, 2022

B&A: A $100 Paint Project Gives a Plain Guest Room the Look of Pricey Wallpaper Projects & Improvements

A little paint and some art skills go a long way in this transformation.

Brigitt Earley

Dec 12, 2022

B&A: A Bland Kid's Bedroom Gets a Whopping Dose of Color and Personality Projects & Improvements

It's hard to keep a smile off your face when looking at the "after."

Sarah Everett

Nov 22, 2022

Before & After: A Designer Updates Her Bathroom Without Stripping Away Its Charm Projects & Improvements

That stained glass window though!

Danielle Blundell

Nov 20, 2022

5 Easy Tips for Designing a Pretty and Practical Nursery Design Ideas

According to design experts!

Savannah West

Nov 16, 2022

B&A: A Boring Basement Bedroom Becomes a Tween-age Dream with a DIY Ombre Wall

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Interior designer Ashley Izsak's twin daughters used to share a room, but eventually, the tween girls were begging for their own rooms, and with a third kiddo on the way, as sentimental as it made Ashley feel splitting up the twins, it was finally time to shift things around.

Sarah Everett

Oct 20, 2022

The Great Toddler Bed Debate Design Ideas

One of the enduring debates among our readers is whether to transition a child from their crib to a toddler-size bed or go straight to a twin bed (or bigger). It’s a decision most parents will make at one time or another, and there is a multitude of competing factors to consider. This debate has come up time and again on Apartment Therapy, with hundreds of comments on the topic.

Carrie McBride

Oct 19, 2022

B&A: A $600 DIY Revamp Fills This Plain Bedroom with Color and Whimsy

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The "after" is perfect for an imaginative, color-loving kid — but adults will find inspo here, too.

Sarah Everett

Oct 1, 2022

Want a Stylish Alternative to Cubbies for Kids' Storage? Try a Faux Mantel Design Ideas

Putting your kid's toys away just got a lot easier — and a lot more stylish.

Savannah West

Sep 19, 2022

Before and After: A Bath with an Odd Layout Becomes a Fun and Functional Bath Projects & Improvements

With room for a laundry area!

Danielle Blundell

Sep 17, 2022

B&A: This Teeny Bedroom's Boho-Meets-Whimsical Redo Spares No Detail

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A 9-year-old's new bedroom receives a very pink renovation.

Nikol Slatinska

Aug 28, 2022

B&A: A Stuck-in-the-'70s Basement Transforms into a Bright, Inviting Play Space

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This basement's color palette went from fluorescent orange and sage green to all-white and serene.

Sarah Everett

Aug 20, 2022

B&A: A Home Office Becomes a Cool Kid's Room in This $400 DIY-Filled Redo Projects & Improvements

A DIY bed, shelving, desk, and mural make for a pretty cool kid's room — and one lucky kid.

Sarah Everett

Aug 12, 2022

B&A: Easy Paint Projects Give One Kid's Blank Bedroom a Colorful, Cheery Redo

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Simple paint projects make a major difference in this now-rainbow-hued room.

Sarah Everett

Jul 8, 2022

20 Clever (and Stylish!) Storage Solutions for Kids Rooms Cleaning

Finding practical yet attractive storage solutions and organizational ideas for kids’ rooms can feel like an uphill battle. This is especially the case if you’re trying to avoid major installations and custom work. However, there are plenty of brilliant kids room storage ideas out there on social media — and from Apartment Therapy readers — that will help you streamline toys, clothes, shoes, books, and other clutter with ease and style.

Christine Lu

Jun 30, 2022

How I Made Zero Holes Hanging a Nursery Mobile from the Ceiling of a Rental Design Ideas

I designed the perfect custom felt baby mobile on Etsy and realized sometime between ordering it and receiving it that I also needed something to hang it from.

Alison Goldman

Apr 30, 2022

B&A: An $800 Closet-Turned-Nursery Proves the Powerful Potential of Small Spaces Projects & Improvements

It's packed with DIYs and great small-space IKEA finds.

Sarah Everett

Apr 17, 2022

B&A: A Two-Tone Paint Job Breathes New Life into a Once-Lackluster Kid's Room Projects & Improvements

"Our son cried the day we moved in as he thought that’s how his room would always look!" this homeowner says of the before.

Sarah Everett

Mar 26, 2022

B&A: A Neutral Nursery Gets a Bold, Colorful Big Kid Look with a $600 Refresh Projects & Improvements

The project includes an easy IKEA desk hack and a great artwork-displaying idea.

Sarah Everett

Mar 11, 2022

These Are the Top Nursery Trends for 2022, According to Instagram Design Ideas

From neutral colors to bold patterns.

Emma Kershaw

Feb 26, 2022

Before and After: A Catchall Storage Space Becomes a Sweet Nursery for $1,000 Projects & Improvements

This in-between space is now reaching its full potential.

Megan Baker

Jan 31, 2022

B&A: A Boring Basement Gets a Jaw-Dropping, Kid-Friendly Redo Full of Whimsy Projects & Improvements

The after is an explosion of color, pattern, and imagination.

Megan Baker

Jan 30, 2022

Before & After: A So-So Spare Bedroom Becomes a Serene and Tropical Boho Nursery Projects & Improvements

The redo turned a "meh" sleep space into a dreamy retreat.

Sarah Everett

Nov 16, 2021

9 Brilliant IKEA Hacks for Baby Nurseries Projects & Improvements

These are also so helpful, and so very cute to boot.

Taryn Williford

Nov 1, 2021

These Are the Nursery Decor Trends That Will Dominate in 2022 Design Ideas

From macrame to Moana.

Emma Kershaw

Oct 16, 2021

B&A: Four Days and $5,000 Make a 9-Year-Old's Bedroom Totally Unrecognizable

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An aunt created a brand-new, totally cute and chic bedroom for her niece that can change as her style and interests change.

Sarah Everett

Oct 14, 2021

Before and After: A Hodgepodge Bath Reaches Its Full, Period Style Potential Projects & Improvements

With IKEA cabinetry, Semihandmade Shaker cabinet door fronts, fresh paint, and a lot of classic tile!

Danielle Blundell

Oct 2, 2021

You’ll Want Kate Hudson’s Daughter’s Nursery Wallpaper in Your Own Bedroom Design Ideas

If you’re a frequent flyer of Kate Hudson’s Instagram page then you are well aware that she’s the queen of floral wallpaper. Her entire home is plastered with gorgeous garden prints in pastel blues and dreamy greens. In one of her most recent posts, Hudson gave followers a glimpse at her daughter Rani’s nursery, which is also bedecked in floor-to-ceiling florals — and this design may just be the best one yet.

Olivia Harvey

Oct 1, 2021

This Is Why Chip and Joanna Gaines Painted Their Son’s Nursery Gray

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The paint color is surprisingly dark for a nursery, but it looks great.

Olivia Harvey

Sep 22, 2021

Before & After: A Dated Bath Becomes a Serene, Boutique Hotel-Like Space Projects & Improvements

And manages to hold onto some of its 1920s period charm, too!

Danielle Blundell

Aug 28, 2021

10 Cute Kids’ Desks to Make Homework Time and Crafting Way More Fun Design Ideas

These desks are parent- and kid-approved.

Melissa Epifano

Aug 10, 2021

B&A: 2 Rainbow Paint Projects Totaling $170 Brighten This Once-Boring Nursery Home Projects

"Go for it! Have fun! It’s just paint" is officially a color month motto.

Sarah Everett

Jul 26, 2021

Tiny Person, Tiny Room: Homes With Clever Solutions to Fitting in a Nursery Design Ideas

If only the universe were a little more accommodating, every time you added a new person to your family, a new room would magically be added to your abode. Alas, it is not so. But the good news is that, for a while at least, tiny people do not take up very much space, so in the same way that you can morph part of a living room into a home office or a closet into a (grown-up) bedroom, you can carve out a spot for your little one.

Nancy Mitchell

Jul 10, 2021

The Tropical Mural In Gabrielle Union’s Daughter’s Room Is So Serene Design Ideas

Lulu and Georgia have a best-selling wallpaper that is almost an exact match.

Olivia Harvey

Jun 14, 2021

Hilary Duff Shared a Charming Shelfie From Her Daughter’s Nursery Design Ideas

The arch! The stuffed animals! The ceramic mushrooms!

Jessica Wang

Jun 13, 2021

B&A: This $300 Nursery Redo Features a Stylish DIY That's Fit for Adults, Too Home Projects

Even with nothing in it, this space felt dark and cramped — but a cheerful redo made it feel more spacious and inviting.

Savannah West

Jun 4, 2021

Ashley Tisdale’s Nursery Is “Calming, Grounding, and Minimalistic”Design Ideas

Tisdale posted photos of and wrote about Jupiter’s minimalist nursery, which she furnished with both high and low-end pieces that will grow alongside baby Jupiter.

Olivia Harvey

May 6, 2021

B&A: $50 Painted Murals Add Sunshine to this Once Dingy White Nursery Home Projects

"Smoker’s yellow” walls get a rainbow revamp.

Sarah Everett

May 5, 2021

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik’s Daughter Has a Retro Accessory in Her Nursery Design Ideas

Is this retro home good making a comeback?

Jessica Wang

Feb 6, 2021

Nursery Number Two Design Ideas

My task was simple, or so it seemed: create a chic, boyish nursery for my second baby. It should’ve been easy – I’ve been designing and decorating kids’ rooms and nurseries for years – well before I had my first child and fully understood what and who they were for: the parents. I’ve researched and reviewed baby and kids’ furniture – I know what’s out there but more importantly, I know what I like.

Paige Rien

Jan 15, 2021

9 Baby Essentials That Won’t Cramp Your Grown-Up Decorating Style Design Ideas

Form and function for the little ones!

Stephanie Montes

Dec 6, 2020