Lately, many of you have been asking us for our tips and tricks for creating a kids room that’s not only functional for your little ones but also beautiful. For us, we believe that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice style when it comes to designing a playroom. Although, we know that it’s not always the simplest task! To make it easier, we’ve rounded up our top 5 tips for putting together a pretty, playroom and a design board of our favorite pieces for you to shop!

When it comes to a kids’ space, a patterned carpet or rug can become your best friend. Not only are they beautiful, but a heavy color and pattern will hide kids’ messes, food stains, and dog hair. Pro tip: stay away from viscose in your carpet and rugs and opt for an indoor/outdoor option!

Adding millwork details or wallpaper is a great way to add durability to the space! Sheetrock walls in high traffic areas can become a nightmare to clean and tend to not stand up to the wear and tear of a kiddo. Plus, it’ll add a bit of whimsy and character to the room!

While inexpensive, plastic storage cubbies are a quick fix, we strongly suggest investing in storage pieces that are timeless in style and high in quality. A wooden bookrack (that can also be secured to the wall!), a painted toy chest, or a rattan hamper can easily transition from holding plush toys in a nursery to video games in a teenagers room.

Invest in pieces with timeless styles and durability. Leather, patterns, and outdoor fabrics are all a safe bet. For even more safety, choose to upholster your pieces in a Crypton fabric (which we carry at Brooke & Lou!) that are made to withstand everyday messes (goodbye purple juice stains and peanut butter fingerprints – you can truly just wipe them away!).

A cute doll, a playful stuffed animal, or a stack of books can truly become accessories to the space! Display them on open shelves or in built-ins, but don’t go too overboard! We love using the rule, as one comes into the space, one leaves. That way, you won’t find yourself under a mountain of toys.

To shop, simply hover over the item and click the “+” mark or scroll to the item to find each piece linked. Happy shopping!