Here’s a great idea for turn­ing your child’s bed into a fun hide­away using only card­board. The pos­si­bil­i­ties are end­less for mak­ing the project your own using sim­ple mod­i­fi­ca­tions and things like washi tape. (via emi­lie sans chichi)

I love these col­or­ful wall boxes made from recy­cled food con­tain­ers and bright shades of paint. Visit La Fac­to­ria Plas­tica for the tutorial.

Here’s a great idea for upcy­cling an old fruit crate into a fab toy box using cast­ers, some primer, and a can of flu­o­res­cent spray paint. Erin Loech­ner shares all the details on HGTV’s Design Hap­pens blog.

A lit­tle washi tape can turn a blank wall into win­dows to the world for your child’s imag­i­na­tion. (via tren­denser)

This flip down wall art desk is an absolute must for those liv­ing in small spaces. Visit Ana White to down­load the free plans.

Encour­age your child’s read­ing skills by keep­ing their books on full dis­play and eas­ily acces­si­ble in this sim­ple DIY book­shelf. (via marie claire)