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15 Inspiring Kid's Room Hacks From TikTok

15 TikTok Hacks That'll Inspire You to Upgrade Your Kid's Space

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TikTok is home to hilarious homemade videos, yummy recipes, viral dances (that I really *try* to emulate), celebrity impressions, and pretty much everything else you can think of that can come in video form. One thing it's actually amazing for, that you might not expect, is home hacks. Particularly, hacks for kids' rooms or playrooms — including how to finally organise all those Lego's (so. many. Lego's.) covering the carpet.

Here you'll find the top TikTok hacks for your child's spaces that make use of filled to the brim with dollar store and Ikea DIYs, tips on how to make use with what you already have, and ways to make your spaces organised and beautiful in no time.

This mom used a pink tent found on Amazon to create a princess nook for her daughter. She then decorated it with things lying around the house like blankets, pillows, a crate for books and fairy lights to make a perfect nook.

Create a perfect princess castle for playtime with this Wilwolfer Princess Castle Play Tent ($36).

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Up the cosy factor with House of Hampton Charlotte Handmade Shag Faux Sheepskin Pink Area Rug ($34, originally $52).

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These Madizz Pack of 2 Soft Plush Short Wool Velvet Decorative Throw Pillow Covers ($16) will give your kid a comfy place to lean. (Don't forget to buy inserts!)

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Store any toys or books they need in these Highland Dunes Set of 3 Wood Crates ($32 for set of 3).

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Good lighting makes all the difference — create a soft glow with Target's 90ct Extended LED Fairy Lights ($10).

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To organise her kids' board game collection and to save (so much) space, @laurcarnow used zip pouches plus super-cute customised labels.

Organise your own board games with these Zippered Vinyl & Mesh Pouches ($2 and up) from The Container Store.

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This mom shows off three amazing Target finds for her toddler's room, including a customizable letterboard light box that doubles as a nightlight and a vibrant sign with her son's name.

Turn bedtime into an adventure with this Legendary Lanes Comforter Set ($37).

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Cosy up to this fun Fire Truck Throw Pillow ($17).

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This Firetruck Figural Table Lamp ($35) will keep bad dreams at bay.

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Customise this rainbow Your Message Here Light Box ($20) with your child's name, a label for the room, or a fun family inside joke.

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Get inspired by this dad and DIY a serene, educational playroom. As shown in this TikTok, think of a main colour and a theme and stick to it, then add some warm rugs, "natural wooden toys to spark imagination," a rope swing and stepping stones for physical play, soft plush toys, and even a ukelele. The results are magical.

This Tender Leaf Toys Birdie Tea Set ($38) is made out of sustainable wood and is the perfect addition to a gentle, imagination-oriented playroom.

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Add some music to the space with this beautiful Manhattan Toy Musical Lil Llama ($50).

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Even simple blocks, like this Wooden Arch Stacker ($36) can make for hours of fun.

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A cosy rug, like this Round Faux Fur Long Hair Area Rug ($23) gives your kid a soft place to play.

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Encourage movement by laying out these Little Steps by Lily & River ($90, originally $100).

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Make sure to secure this Rope 6 ft Blanket Ladder ($65, originally $74) to a stable part of the ceiling.

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This mom transformed her kids' toy mess into a perfectly organised system using simple, modern IKEA finds.

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This IKEA Billy Bookcase ($50, originally $60) is perfect for housing all of your child's books, toys, and other elements of decor while keeping things organised.

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Hide away messes in the IKEA BESTÅ ($320).

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Durable BLÄDDRA Boxes ($10) are perfect for holding toys, books, or games.

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This mom used a plain wood speech bubble and painted it with chalkboard paint to leave messages for her kids. With some cursive in white chalk, the results are gorgeous!

This budget-friendly Unfinished Wooden Speech Bubble ($3) comes in a wide array of sizes to make a perfect "chalkboard" for your child's playroom or bedroom.

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These parents used honeycomb balls (like the ones used for birthday parties) to give their daughter's room a pop of fun colour and texture.

These Hanging Honeycomb Decorations ($8) in light pink are perfect to create a bubbly, colourful backdrop for a room in minutes.

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This mom of the year made a ferocious dinosaur lamp for her son using just a dinosaur figurine, some glue, and a lamp she already had.

Using just this SCHLEICH Dinosaurs Tyrannosaurus Rex Educational Figurine ($20) and any lamp you already having lying around, you can make a totally petrifying dinosaur lamp for your Jurassic World-obsessed kiddo!

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While the original Kmart lamp isn't available, this Stick Lamp ($20) from Target is a perfect dupe if you don't have a lamp around.

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This mom completely refreshed the standard IKEA play kitchen by painting the hardware gold with spray paint and adding a few extra decor pieces like a copper vase and baskets. Adorable!

This DUKTIG Play Kitchen ($90) from IKEA is super cute in its original form, but can be customised to your liking à la @aszjecaburden on TikTok using spray paint and extra accessories to give it a unique look.

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This mom made her IKEA haul totally original with just a few coats of white paint on baskets and shelves. The result? A boho-chic playroom nook.

Make stylish woven baskets in no time using IKEA's FLÅDIS Basket ($10) and some white paint. These are a perfect alternative for storing toys that won't clash with your decor.

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This BEKVÄM Spice Rack ($5), also used by @easyinterieur in her TikTok, can be left natural or painted white and is great for storing books in the playroom.

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For her kid's room, @myhouseof8 opted for super cool white brick wallpaper to give the space texture and a boho-industrial vibe. This is an easy alternative to regular wallpaper or paint.

Try this Beige Faux Brick Peel and Stick Removable Wallpaper ($43 and up) in your kid's room, playroom, or even the living room to give any space a quick splash of texture. The best part? It's a peel and stick, so it can be easily removed later.

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Using just some tape and colourful paint, this is the perfect hack for a child's room that is quick and also super satisfying to watch! The results are spectacular.

Use this pro-grade No-Residue 1 Inch, 60 Yard Blue Painters Tape 2 Pk ($10) from Amazon for a clean finish on your geometric paint DIY.

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Since many kids won't be attending school physically for the time being, making a locker for them is an awesome way to get them in the "school mood." Bonus points for cute pens, stationery, and a lot of stickers!

Use a locker cabinet like this HouseinBox Standing Locker Organiser ($150) to create a school-oriented space for your child that they can customise with stickers and fun items inside.

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This mom might just be the biggest genius of all time: Use a drawstring portable playmat for LEGO time, and when the kids are done, simply pick up the few that spilled on the carpet and close it right back. The perfect LEGO storage does exist!

A Play & Go Prints Storage Bag ($40, originally $78) like this one is a fantastic way to store toys or games, and makes clean up a breeze.

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The perfect mom hack for dressing your kids: Bundle outfits in advance. All you need to do is wrap them up in a rubber band to stay in place. That way, you never have to think about what matches or not, and it makes getting them dressed as simple as 1, 2, 3.

Colourful rubber bands like these AmazonBasics Assorted Size and Colour Rubber Bands ($5) are perfect for bundling up your kids' clothes, never having to worry about heading out the door in 5 minutes again.

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