24 Decorating Hacks to Make Your Kids' Rooms Even Cuter

Whether you have a new baby in the house, or your growing kids' rooms are in desperate need of a refresh, it's entirely possible to amp up kiddie spaces without a major shopping spree. These 24 DIY decorating hacks add personality and fun, with minimal skills required in the crafting department.

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Hang Art With Clothes Hangers
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Hang Art With Clothes Hangers

Pretty clothes hangers are an easily interchangeable way to display art. It's a casual look that makes it possible to update your wall gallery on the regular.

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DIY a Bargain of a Train Table
Grace and Good Eats

DIY a Bargain of a Train Table

If you've ever been in the market for a toy-train table, you know that they don't come cheap. But the simple tutorial on Grace and Good Eats offers an inexpensive alternative that gets the job done in style. (Side note: Ikea sells a 20-piece wooden train set for $10 — the same cost as one "Thomas" character!)

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A Chalkboard-Paint Dresser
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A Chalkboard-Paint Dresser

Have a dresser that's boring or seen better days? Cover it in chalkboard paint and add fun labels that'll keep the kids ultraorganized.

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DIY Bunk-Bed Fort
Handmade Charlotte

DIY Bunk-Bed Fort

Handmade Charlotte shared the instructions for this awesome bunk bed-fort conversion on her site, and we're smitten.

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A Crepe-Paper Flower "Chandelier"
Honestly WTF

A Crepe-Paper Flower "Chandelier"

Bring a pop of color indoors with Honestly WTF's crepe-paper flowers, which can be hung from the ceiling, or anywhere you please.

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Hang a Rug as Wall Art
Pretty Prudent

Hang a Rug as Wall Art

Follow Pretty Prudent's easy tutorial for hanging a rug vertically, a beautiful way to display a travel memento or family heirloom.

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Give Them a Leg Up With a Fun Washi-Tape Step Stool
Fellow Fellow

Give Them a Leg Up With a Fun Washi-Tape Step Stool

There's no paint required for this supereasy washi-tape stool makeover. It adds a fun pop of color, whether your kids use their step stools in their bedrooms, playrooms, or to reach the bathroom sink.

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Make Your Own Baby/Toddler Swing
A Beautiful Mess

Make Your Own Baby/Toddler Swing

It takes a slightly elevated skill level (and confidence!) to attempt this DIY from A Beautiful Mess, but this indoor baby/toddler swing will become your numero uno conversation piece and the coolest statement in your child's room — guaranteed.

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A DIY Tree-Trunk Nightstand
Couture et Turbulences

A DIY Tree-Trunk Nightstand

Bring the outdoors in with the most magical natural nightstand, thanks to Couture et Turbulences.

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A Glam Ombré Chest
Why Don't You Make Me?

A Glam Ombré Chest

Ikea's Tarva three-drawer chest is functional, but to be honest, it's also pretty boring. Turn it into a trendy study in ombré with this easy tutorial from Why Don't You Make Me? We love this for a nursery, and it could easily grow along with your little one.

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Add Seating With The Cutest Scandinavian-Inspired Table and Chairs
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Add Seating With The Cutest Scandinavian-Inspired Table and Chairs

We're simply in love with this Ikea Latt set makeover featured on Apartment Therapy. Transform a drab and simple set into something that's the focal point of your playroom.

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Make Your Own No-Sew Mobile
Pretty Prudent

Make Your Own No-Sew Mobile

All it takes is a trip to the craft store (no seamstress skills required) to construct Pretty Prudent's sweet ribbon mobile.

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Tone Down a Gallery Wall With Washi Tape
Glitter Inc.

Tone Down a Gallery Wall With Washi Tape

Alternating gold frames with casual washi tape makes a gallery wall feel fresh and youthful.

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Add Personality With a Yarn-Wrapped Ombré Monogram
Catch My Party

Add Personality With a Yarn-Wrapped Ombré Monogram

These homespun letters can be displayed on their own or as a full monogram. Depending on your level of ambition, you can even do your child's full name!

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Add Embellished Pom-Pom Accent Pillows
The House That Lars Built

Add Embellished Pom-Pom Accent Pillows

Bleach was the magic potion that transformed Ikea's Lappljung Ruta pillow into this chic and cheerful cushion that can be used on an armchair, glider, or bed.

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A Slide-Out Solution to Bedside Storage
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A Slide-Out Solution to Bedside Storage

You don't have to be a master craftsman to DIY this rolling storage tray featured on Apartment Therapy.

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DIY an Industrial-Inspired Storage Solution
Simplicity in the South

DIY an Industrial-Inspired Storage Solution

Tricia of Simplicity in the South was inspired by Restoration Hardware's industrial-chic (but superpricey!) steel cabinets and decided to go the DIY route instead. Starting with the Ikea PS cabinet, she transformed it with a faux patina finish to get the look — for a whole lot less.

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Make an On-Trend Round Rope Mirror
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Make an On-Trend Round Rope Mirror

With just a bit of creativity and elbow grease, Ikea's superbasic Grundtal mirror is transformed into an industrial rope mirror with a nautical vibe — perfect for a nursery or little boy's room.

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Find Free Art
Lost Bumblebee

Find Free Art

We've narrowed down our favorite sources for free, kid-friendly art on the web that are as easy to access as clicking "Print!"

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Stash Their Toys Within Toys
Finnian's Moon Interiors

Stash Their Toys Within Toys

Turning a toy (one with a cool, vintage vibe, at that) into a storage solution is an idea that we'd love to snag from this playful little boy's room, designed for the DC Design House. This little red wagon corrals the little boy's library (and a few toys) in a creative and playful way.

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Use a Filing Cabinet as Storage
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Use a Filing Cabinet as Storage

Babies come with a whole lot of stuff (especially for being such tiny little people!). A sleek filing cabinet in a fun color doubles as smart crib-side storage.

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Turn a Favorite Photo Into a Piece of Art
Say Yes

Turn a Favorite Photo Into a Piece of Art

Say Yes transformed a treasured family photo into a statement for just $12, and she's sharing her secret!

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Turn an Ikea Staple Into a Midcentury-Modern Masterpiece
POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Turner

Turn an Ikea Staple Into a Midcentury-Modern Masterpiece

One of our very own editors gave new life to Ikea's Tarva dresser with a midcentury-modern makeover inspired by a much pricier piece from Room & Board.

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Hang Artwork With Clipboards
Apartment Therapy

Hang Artwork With Clipboards

Custom framing costs a small fortune, but this smart solution allows you to switch artwork out frequently (and it looks really cool!).