When it comes to making a home feel truly cohesive, every room—from the kitchen and living room to the bathrooms and kids' rooms—should flow together effortlessly. Although it may seem impossible to align the style of your home with the space where your kids spend the majority of their time, there are plenty of chic brands and clever design tricks that make even this tall order achievable.

Just ask Briana Nix: The interior design pro specializes in eclectic, mid-century, and modern styles, and she knows how to bring all of these looks to children's rooms (while keeping it playful and functional enough for a growing child). "A kids' room should be an extension of the rest of your home," Nix says. "You'll spend a lot of time in this room just like your kids will; so have it be a place you enjoy hanging out in as well."

01 Create a Hideout

Even as adults, something about a personal hideout for games and reading nooks still feels magical. Instead of pulling out the extra blankets from the linen closet every time your little ones want a special space, opt for creating a corner that can stay up all the time. Purchase a design that's already made or DIY your own to choose from various shapes and sizes that fit your kids' room.

02 Play With Wallpaper

If you're already excited to incorporate new wallpaper in your kids' room, why not take it a step further and make a bold statement? Continue the pattern from the walls onto the bedroom's headboard and window dressings for a playful, eclectic character. Geometric prints are especially great to incorporate a modern style.

03 Try a Statement Ceiling

If you're interested in using patterns but don't want to commit to covering every wall with wallpaper, take it to the ceiling. A statement ceiling adds a dramatic, playful touch to the space while giving your kids something to enjoy when they look up from their beds. For a cohesive design, choose a pattern that also comes in bedding designs to tie the room together.

04 Be Thoughtful With Seating

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If space allows, add a small table set with vibrant chairs to bring a pop of color to the design while allowing your kids a surface that's all their own. They can use it to socialize with siblings and friends, play, color, paint, or even sit down for snacks. Bonus: Since it's a dedicated space for your child, it's also a helpful place to keep the toys and clutter off of your dining table.

05 Find a Theme

Especially fun for kids with specific interests, finding a theme can both excite your child and keep the space looking cohesive. Choose a color scheme that suits the rest of your home to make the room blend with your overall design. Even if the theme didn't originally match your décor, incorporating its subject in the right colors will keep things feeling clean and intentional.

06 Involve the Kids

Nix recommends approaching the task of decorating a kids' room by searching for inspiration together. Start by browsing interior design blogs, Pinterest, or Instagram to get ideas that will help you create the perfect space for your family to live, play, and grow. By finding inspiration together, your kids will get to choose ideas that they love as much as you do. "Share with your kids to get their reaction," she says. "It's fun to let them in on the process."

07 Start With Shelving

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Nix is a fan of using strategically placed shelving in a kids' room, rather than styling a traditional bookcase. She notes that book ledges can be hung low enough for kids to reach their belongings without taking up a lot of space. Plus, you can easily place a floor pillow near the shelving to create an instant reading nook.

08 Create Cozy Corners

Since you'll likely be spending plenty of time in your children's rooms—playing, reading, or even resting while they nap—it's important to make an area that's functional for adults as well. Create a comfortable nook with a window seat, or opt for a cozy armchair in the corner of the room. Multi-functionality allows the space to serve as anything you need in the current moment, so you won't be pulling chairs from the dining room or sitting on the floor when you spend time there.