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Having kids doesn’t have to include Disney-themed bedding and gaudy color combinations. Playful accessories that will make the other kids on the street envious can fit into any sleek and modern home when paired with carefully chosen pieces. However, even the childless can add a dose of whimsy to their lives: who said forts are restricted to the under-10 age group?

Samantha Giordano

Photo credit: bm

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Bright and Colorful Clash

Children’s rooms can be a place to experiment with wild color combinations. In this space from bm, bright pink, orange and green somehow work when showcased near minimalist furnishings.
Photo credit: Moco Loco

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Bold, Modern Vienna Kids

This turn-of-the-century Vienna flat was redesigned especially for children using bold contemporary pieces. Via Moco Loco.
Photo credit: Design*Sponge

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Artsy Kid's Room

A white space is an ideal blank canvas for creative endeavors. This Swedish boy’s room from Design*Sponge counters clean lines with jolts of color in quirky accessories and a simple mural.
Photo credit: Benny Chan/Fotoworks

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Red and Blue Teen's Room

Designed by John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects

The sleek design of this Santa Monica home by architects John Friedman and Alice Kimm is echoed in this slightly more grown-up room that would be perfect for tween-to-teen boys. Vivid colors provide a youthful touch.

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