10 Must-Have Pieces for a Kid’s Bedroom

• Hamilton Bed in Industrial Yellow ($1,399; also available in queen or king), Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.

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.

• Waverly Duo Bunk Bed ($1,999), Room & Board

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.

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.)

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.

• Teak Step Stool ($128), Serena & Lily

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.

• Campaign Nightstand in Coral ($299; multiple colors), Land of Nod

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.

• Giraffe Bookcase ($499), Land of Nod

Who says wall art has to have all the fun? Furniture can be imagination-inspiring (and animal-centric), too.

• Lark Shelves ($698) and Pandan Woven Square Bins ($38 each), Serena & Lily

Make toy storage part of the room's decor. Use colorful bins and organize by type (stuffed animals, blocks, books) on book shelves.

• Margherita Missoni Dripped Side Table ($89), Pottery Barn Kids

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.

• White with Navy Trim Teepee ($259; cotton canvas; indoor use only), Pottery Barn Kids

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.