In the kids’ bunk room, Maca designed walnut beds with built-in storage and fabric headboards, and covered each one in hand-knit blankets by Marcela Rodriguez-Chile. The giraffe sconces are from Jonathan Adler. The girls play on a hand-embroidered Olli lounger from Heath Ceramics.

About her collection of cookware, Tyler comments: “I use accessories as the color in spaces so these items are an integral part of the overall design."

The Lyons’ younger daughter practices cello in her bedroom, which overlooks the central gallery space.

Maja's room is filled with toys and includes a little desk area for drawing and writing.

"Beauty," Olafur Eliasson, 1993. In this work, a spotlight shines through a layer of mist to create a rainbow that's only visible from certain angles.

All the experts agree that it is important for children to have a designated workspace.

The mother-daughter duo behind Knotty Gal have a strong craft sensibility and an even stronger social conscious. Up to 15% of sales made from their knotted, handmade accessories go toward educating girls in Bangladesh.

Eight-year-old Emily peeks out from a sliding panel door with matte marine hardware that will age gracefully in the salty air.

Mud Girl Clare shows off her muscles!

The children's room.

kids bedroom

The girls’ room features wood furniture designed by Bornstein.

Olivia's bedroom.

In a home in Los Angeles, a child's bedroom has been outfitted with custom carpeting and millwork, a reading nook under a staircase, a mini door and window, and a magnetic chalkboard wall.

Chloe’s bedroom features a Blake Tovin bed and nightstand from The Land of Nod. The roller blinds throughout are from Steve’s Blinds and Wallpaper. - Santa Monica, California Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017

TJ and Jay’s daughter, Chloe, colors at an Ameriwood Home table from AllModern. - Santa Monica, California Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017

Architect Bergendy Cooke, who worked for Zaha Hadid and Peter Marino before returning to her home country in 2007, is an admirer of the strong, sculptural architectural forms that appear in Japanese and Spanish architecture. Outside Queenstown, she put her ideas into practice in a home that would be the benchmark for bc+a studio, her own venture. The combination bunk bed and playhouse is a whimsical gesture the architect designed specifically for her two daughters. The spaces are organized in such a way that they can play independently or together.

Behind the door of the floor-to-ceiling cabinet in Cato's room is a small play area as well as a staircase that leads to an upper-level play space.

1993, Pierluigi Cerri.

A peek inside Cato's room. The rainbow carpet is from Umbrella Amarella.

“With the moon light of Zoë Rumeau, the flying swans of Sew Haert Felt England and the old pink color on the wall, the room gives the feeling of the golden hour,” says Eva of Kiki’s room. “I really love the atmosphere in her room.”

Warm wood floors carry over from inside to the atrium.

The Nesting White and Natural Play Table and Chairs Set is from Crate&Kids.

Isla's bedroom is outfitted with a metal sconce, a white-painted shelf that serves as a bedside table, and a queen-size bed, where the family likes to read together.

Recyclable Senso resin gray floors and birch plywood surfaces tie all three kids’ rooms together, which are located in the attic.

Emma arranged Ivy's room with a custom wood crib, a white-painted metal sconce, and a rug from HomeSense.

The kids' room is especially vibrant, with Tango-painted walls by Delux, artwork by Rachel Castle and Beci Orpin, handmade beaded chandeliers by Emily Green, and a kicky pineapple lamp by Down to the Woods. Photo by Phu Tang.

A picture window in the playroom floor allows for parents and child to see each other, while also giving the child a designated play space and storage for toys.

Awkward sloping ceilings are put to good use in this family apartment known as the Starburst House in Beijing, China. Across from the living lounge, tucked under the mezzanine study, is a child’s playroom. Mountain-shaped wall cushions line the wall, echoing the peaked ceiling.

Two girls in Huwara, Palestine, 1926. Photo by Maynard Owen Williams, National Geographic.

One of the four photography promos sent to us by Toby Burditt

In 8-year-old Olivia's room, minimalist bookshelves and a comfy hideaway make for the perfect retreat.