15 Stylish Kids’ Furnishings Every Adult Will Happily Borrow

Corral kids’ books with this stylish nightstand from Land of Nod. The shelf keeps fave books at hand, the drawer stashes away clutter and the brass detailing looks just as good in a child’s sleep space as in the living room. Campaign Nightstand, $299 US.

Make storage fun with this X-shaped storage caddy. Drop in books or toys for no-fuss after-play clean up. X Marks the Gold Book Caddy, $140.

Peppy dot decals are wonderfully whimsical. Their glam gold sheen is easy to apply to any space, from a playroom to a powder room. CCR Walpops Gold Confetti Dots, $19.95 per 64-piece set.

This carved trunk crafted from reclaimed timber offers stylish storage for everything from little ones’ princess costumes to adults’ personal effects. Perk: the lid won’t fall on its own so tiny fingers are safe. Carved Toy Trunk, $399 US.

Not the prescribed nursery lamp, this sculptural beauty doesn’t discriminate: It lights up fairy tales just as well as formal rooms. Genie Floor Lamp, $249 US.

This woven beauty transforms typical overhead lighting with zingy colour and texture. Margherita Missoni Basket Pendant Light, $199 US.

Colour and pattern don’t have to be cartoonish. We love the timeless and ageless appeal of this plush polka dot rug from Dash & Albert. Cat’s Paw Pastel Micro Hooked Wool Rug, from $114 US.

Perfect for climbing up to bed and chic enough to sit in any room in the house, this stool rules. Teak Step Stool, $128 US.

Pretty, pink and heart adorned, this woven tapestry is perfect for a modern-day princess of any age. Emily & Meritt Sequin Hearts Tapestry, $199 US.

Yes, they store small toys, books and balls, but you’ll be tempted to hang these shelves in the office, too. Arrow Shelves, $39 US each.

Smokey-grey bedding in a mix of contrasting patterns fends off a kid-centric look but still has a sense of playful whimsy. Go Lightly Bedding, from $14 per piece.

Ostensibly for stashing toys, these pom pom-adorned containers are serious multitaskers (we love them for magazines). Rainbow Tufts Baskets, from $20 US.

Lift toy storage out of its rut with this rustic-chic seagrass toy chest that is worthy of any interior. Seagrass Closed Toy Basket, $139 US.

Tasselled and colourful, this sham has kid-friendly appeal that works in pretty much any room in the house. Pick-Stitch Tassel Pillow, $39.50 US.

OK… these are definitely kid-centric, but we love their whimsy for alfresco entertaining. Popsicle String Lights, $16 US.