A vintage desk and chair double as décor and storage for Emma's art suplies. Baskets of stuffed animals and stacks of French children's books are on the floor within reach. "I never put away my delicate things after I had kids," she says. "I taught my son and daughter to respect the things around the house and gave them access to things that they were allowed to touch and play with when it came to our décor." Desk and chair: vintage; predator birds poster: vintage from Lyon, France
If your not-so-little one has outgrown his or her magnetic letter set, don't give it away just yet. Use the letters to personalize a vintage metal desk and chair for a homework station in a kitchen or family room.A word of caution: Before you use old painted pieces in a kids' space, have them tested to be sure the paint contains no lead.