Kid Brands, Adult Spaces

We may not be able to copy our children’s fashion—we’re definitely too old for tutus and face paint—but we can crib from their cribs. With so many stylish kids’ lines out there, you’re doing yourself a disservice if you’re not looking at their websites with rooms other than the nursery in mind. Whether you’re hoping to repurpose something after your kids are grown, or simply want a more youthful design scheme in your home, look no further than these juvenile brands. (And don't forget—kid brands are often easier on the wallet!)

If you’re already fond of Pottery Barn’s classic American style, do yourself a favor and check out its Kids and Teen lines, both with websites and catalogues of their own. This metal planter from PB Teen allows you to bring the outdoors in. Simply add your choice of succulents and air plants, and voila, you’ll have a beautiful hanging garden—and a dose of peace—in your home.

To buy: PB Teen, $49

Why stop at succulents when you can let a tree take root inside your living room? This Nurseryworks bookcase, which measures more than 5 feet tall and nearly 4 feet wide, can hold up to 100 books on its sturdy branches. Available in forest green or white, and coated in a low-VOC, non-toxic lacquer, the tree-shaped design makes ordinary shelving look like a bore.

To buy: Nurseryworks, $899

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While this upholstered storage bench may have been intended as a receptacle for Barbie dolls and Legos, the chic and on-trend Ikat print makes it suitable for an entryway, living room or home office. Also available in your choice of solid, zigzag, toile and botanical fabrics, this fabulous find comes from Land of Nod, the younger sister of Crate & Barrel.

To buy: Land of Nod, $349

This elegant side table from beloved kids’ line Serena & Lily features traditional cabriole legs, but the bright poppy paint gives it a modern feel. Place one beside a sofa in your living room, or let a pair bookend your bed. It’s wide enough for a table lamp up top, with two shelves underneath to store unsightly remote controls and steamy beach reads.

To buy: Serena & Lily, $295

We love the look of these four wire baskets, which hang below a nicely finished wooden plaque. Designed as storage, but attractive enough to view as wall art, you could mount it in an entryway or mudroom and assign one basket to each member of your family. Each basket is labeled 1 through 4, so it would be easy to keep each person’s things separate.

To buy: PB Teen, $99

Who says piggy banks are just for kids? This fine porcelain version from Jonathan Adler’s Junior line is fired a third time with a gleaming overglaze of real gold. Dropping your loose change into the pig’s belly is far more appealing than simply tossing pennies into a dish. When it gets full, you can carry it to the bank, swap the coins for cash and then go treat yourself to something nice!

To buy: Jonathan Adler Junior, $198

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This gorgeous driftwood candelabra from Chasing Fireflies, a baby and kids brand affiliated with Ballard Designs and Frontgate, would look gorgeous inside a non-working fireplace or as a centerpiece on a dining table. The elegant piece is hand-crafted by bleaching and sanding driftwood, and then fashioned into a seven-candle design suitable for votives or small pillars.

To buy: Chasing Fireflies, $274

This is not your mother’s rocking chair. Nor does it look cutesy or babyish. In fact, the tufted, wing-back style could replace your husband’s frat house-style lounge chair in your den. He’d still be comfortable watching football in it, and you wouldn’t worry about him spilling beer on it, thanks to the water and stain-resistant microsuede. Available in ecru, mocha and slate, this chic design really rocks.

To buy: Nurseryworks, $899

Store your magazines, old records or really anything you wish in these handmade rolling carts from Serena & Lily. Slightly distressed for a vintage feel, no two are quite the same. Available in small or large, with the words Soft Drinks, Lemonade, Super Seven or White Star stenciled on the front, they can be left out in plain view or tucked away depending on the occasion.

To buy: Serena & Lily, $188

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Whimsical enough for a nursery or little girl’s room, but elegant enough for a master bedroom or guest bath, this round mirror from Pottery Barn Kids is a brilliant buy. Taking inspiration from a spring garden, with edges that appear to be blossoming, this grand piece will add both light and dimension to any space.

To buy: Pottery Barn Kids, $199