Design isn't just for adults anymore; the demand for innovative kids' spaces in on the rise. Erica Islas, founder of EMI Interior Design, has been busy creating nursery, kids, and play rooms. Some trends she's spotted recently: "Right now there are a lot of activity-driven things like rock-climbing walls or swings inside rooms. The thing that's taking over chalkboard walls are wall-to-wall dry-erase walls because they're not as messy." She's pictured here in a room she designed in Los Angeles, which features a rock-climbing wall, rope, and plenty of little hangout nooks. Read more childrens' room tips from the designer.
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For a youthful perspective on design's playful potential, look no farther than this slideshow. These five rooms put the fun back in functional.
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