When it comes to children’s rooms, good design doesn’t have to break the bank. After all, beautiful design doesn’t have to be expensive to look expensive. As a child grows, their tastes and needs evolve.

As a result, designing a child-friendly space should be adaptive and flexible as well as affordable. Here are some tips to create your own child-friendly space.

Bookcases can be used for both aesthetics and functionality. Use them for display as well as storage.

Shelves can provide a functional, space-saving and affordable way to showcase collectibles and treasured items. Looking for a creative way to incorporate shelves? Consider utilizing a unique material or unexpected object such as skateboards.

Child friendly furniture includes ottomans, benches, poofs and floor pillows, and teepees and tents.

A child-friendly workspace doesn’t need to be fancy or fussy; instead, minimal and functional is best. A desk as opposed to a table will allow for the most storage and versatility. Look for materials and construction that is built to last.

Shared rooms need to be designed with space in mind. The configuration of a room dictates flow. Be sure to place key elements in a shared room such as beds in a way that allows for entries and exits to be open and unobstructed.

Typical bed configurations include:

Two beds separated by a single nightstand or side table.

Two beds separated by a desk or worktable.

Two beds separate by a dresser.