An artist's daughter <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/anna-church-toronto-artist-124-year-old-house-1915086/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lives here</a>, can you tell? There are all the essentials a six-year-old gal needs for an afternoon of painting — or (yawn) homework. The pegboard has rose-gold wire baskets to stow stuff. A tiny straw basket and little drawers hold markers and desk accessories. The petite desk and chairs are vintage with open shelves to hide a mess. And when crafting is over? Time to chill against the stylish pillows. For more inspiration, check out these <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/gender-neutral-playrooms-1936720/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gender-neutral playrooms that'll knock your kids' socks off</a>.

This crafts room designed by Joanna Gaines can grow with its mini occupants. Get the look with careful planning: a built-in desk has open shelving that holds jars of colouring implements and a basket for the overflow. A picnic table with cute scalloped edges lets your little artist spread out. If you're at home with your little ones, check out these <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/lifestyle/photos/tips-working-from-home-with-kids-1938845/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">quick tips for working from home with kids</a>.

Steal this fab idea! Hilary Farr of <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Love It or List It</em></a></em> turned <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it/photos/how-hilary-transformed-dead-space-into-a-liveable-family-addition-1894303/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this attic into a spacious play zone</a> that sees one entire wall covered in blue chalkboard paint. A long table holds the whole crew who can retreat in the tent when the doodling's done.

Inviting friends over for a crafting session in this super-cool space (<a href="https://www.hometowin.ca/behind-the-design/gallery/the-best-furniture-that-can-grow-with-your-family/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">put together on <em><em>Home to Win</em></em></a>) is a little artist's dream. Soft pockets on wall pegs, suspended knotted baskets and shelves with spools for crafting paper offer tons of creative <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/how-to-organize-small-spaces-for-maximum-storage-1928630/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">storage solutions</a>.

A slick black and white playroom punctuated with bright accents has us swooning in this design by the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Property Brothers</a>. Pull-out plastic bins are easy for kids to use. Crafting can happen on the table or down on the kid-friendly patterned area rug. Check out <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers/photos/kids-rooms-1932374/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how the Property Brothers made other kid-friendly spaces as chic as adult ones</a>.

Craft rooms are all about flexing one's creativity – so make the space's overall aesthetic your first project! We love how Vancouver-based designer Margot Keate West covered the ceiling in playful dotted wallpaper to bring the space to life. The whimsical white pendant light and woven baskets help draw the eye upward. Tour the <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/spanish-banks-beach-house-1918434/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> entire BC beach house here.</a>

An over-sized felt calendar makes for a unique focal point in this playroom/crafting space. From the bright polka dot white walls to the adorable mini desk for two (or three!) the kids will have plenty of creative inspiration as their create their works of art. Find more <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/minimalist-kids-room-design-ideas-mini-marie-kondo-1934962/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">minimalist kids' room design ideas for a mini Marie Kondo</a>.

In a crafts room, it's important to not only have a spot to create, but also to show off the work. The team at <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Backyard Builds</em></a></em> did just that with this cool clubhouse that will keep the kids out of trouble — for a few hours at least. You've gotta <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/photos/kids-clubhouse-with-rainbow-pencil-crayon-wall-is-the-stuff-of-childhood-dreams-1898097/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">check out the whole space</a>, including the barn door and close-up of the colourful pencil wall over the desk!

There's something to be said for a clutter-free crafts room. So serene, so conducive to quiet crafting. We absolutely love this art room, from the full-size chalkboard wall to the neat and organized storage section. We also love the dual mini desk where kids can let their creativity shine. Find out how one person <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/converted-guest-room-into-nursery-1937550/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">converted a guest room into a nursery for less than $5K</a>.

We love a kid-friendly creative space where art supplies are cleverly squirreled away. Mounted storage can keep art essentials tidy and close at hand. Baskets on the floor make it easier for kids to get their own supplies. Let the drawing and painting begin! For more design inspiration, check out these <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/loft-bed-designs-kids-young-at-heart-1931722/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">loft bed designs perfect for kids (and the young at heart)</a>.