The bold clean lines of this bed frame are inspired by early 20th-century iron bedsteads. In bright yellow, we think it looks very 21st-century modern, too.
Often hosting guests that need more than one bed, but you're short on guest room floor space? Chose a modern bunk bed style that fits a full-size mattress on the lower bunk and a twin-size mattress up top.
3 /10Thomas J. Story
Bunk house
Time for sleepovers? Consider a pair of bunk beds rather than an indoor sleeping bag "camping" scene every Saturday night. (Though those camping headlamps are fun every night of the year.)
4 /10Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Jess Chamberlain
Color box
If you're going wild with wall paint color, keep the furnishings neutral. In this girl's bedroom, a white bed frame and shelf create a strong visual contrast with the bold orange paint.
So you're not redesigning every year, create a kids' room that the kid can grow into. Invest in a sturdy (and beautiful) step stool for a boost up when needed. Teak is naturally water-resistant, so this stool is useful in the bathroom too.
If you're inclined to keep main furnishings to a neutral palette, consider adding a burst of color in accent piece like this bedside table. As part of the design process, the kids will have a fun time choosing their hue.
Whether for the ever-nomadic book hour (living room this time?), or the kiddos' bedside cup of water, a lightweight side table (or two) serves many purposes.
Tired of the kids making a fort out of the couch pillows? Time for a Native American-inspired teepee that can serve as a special play space without disrupting the living room. Warning: You'll want an adult-sized one, too.