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

07/10/2020 - 09:55 PM

TikTok is home to hilarious homemade videos, yummy recipes [1], viral dances (that I really *try* to emulate), celebrity impressions [2], 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 [3], tips on how to make use with what you already have, and ways to make your spaces organised and beautiful in no time.

A DIY Princess Tent

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 [5] to make a perfect nook.

Wilwolfer Princess Castle Play Tent

Create a perfect princess castle for playtime with this Wilwolfer Princess Castle Play Tent [6] ($36).

House of Hampton Charlotte Handmade Shag Faux Sheepskin Pink Area Rug

Up the cosy factor with House of Hampton Charlotte Handmade Shag Faux Sheepskin Pink Area Rug [7] ($34, originally $52).

Madizz Pack of 2 Soft Plush Short Wool Velvet Decorative Throw Pillow Covers

These Madizz Pack of 2 Soft Plush Short Wool Velvet Decorative Throw Pillow Covers [8] ($16) will give your kid a comfy place to lean. (Don't forget to buy inserts!)

Highland Dunes Set of 3 Wood Crates

Store any toys or books they need in these Highland Dunes Set of 3 Wood Crates [9] ($32 for set of 3).

90ct Extended LED Fairy Lights

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

Board Game Organisation Hack

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

Zippered Vinyl & Mesh Pouches

Organise your own board games with these Zippered Vinyl & Mesh Pouches [11] ($2 and up) from The Container Store.

Decor Inspo for Fire Truck Lovers

This mom shows off three amazing Target finds [12] 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.

Target Legendary Lanes Comforter Set

Turn bedtime into an adventure with this Legendary Lanes Comforter Set [13] ($37).

Fire Truck Throw Pillow

Cosy up to this fun Fire Truck Throw Pillow [14] ($17).

Firetruck Figural Table Lamp

This Firetruck Figural Table Lamp [15] ($35) will keep bad dreams at bay.

Your Message Here Light Box

Customise this rainbow Your Message Here Light Box [16] ($20) with your child's name, a label for the room, or a fun family inside joke.

A Super Serene Playroom DIY

Get inspired by this dad and DIY [17] 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.

Tender Leaf Toys Birdie Tea Set

This Tender Leaf Toys Birdie Tea Set [18] ($38) is made out of sustainable wood and is the perfect addition to a gentle, imagination-oriented playroom.

Manhattan Toy Musical Lil Llama

Add some music to the space with this beautiful Manhattan Toy Musical Lil Llama [19] ($50).

Wooden Arch Stacker, Sand

Even simple blocks, like this Wooden Arch Stacker [20] ($36) can make for hours of fun.

Round Faux Fur Long Hair Area Rug

A cosy rug, like this Round Faux Fur Long Hair Area Rug [21] ($23) gives your kid a soft place to play.

Little Steps by Lily & River

Encourage movement by laying out these Little Steps by Lily & River [22] ($90, originally $100).

Rope 6 ft Blanket Ladder

Make sure to secure this Rope 6 ft Blanket Ladder [23] ($65, originally $74) to a stable part of the ceiling.

An IKEA Toy Organisation Hack

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

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IKEA Billy Bookcase

This IKEA Billy Bookcase [24] ($50, originally $60) is perfect for housing all of your child's books, toys, and other elements of decor while keeping things organised.

IKEA BESTÅ

Hide away messes in the IKEA BESTÅ [25] ($320).

BLÄDDRA Box

Durable BLÄDDRA Boxes [26] ($10) are perfect for holding toys, books, or games.

DIY Chalk Speech Bubble

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!

Unfinished Wooden Speech Bubble

This budget-friendly Unfinished Wooden Speech Bubble [27] ($3) comes in a wide array of sizes to make a perfect "chalkboard" for your child's playroom or bedroom.

Honeycomb Balls Kid's Room Hack

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.

Hanging Honeycomb Decorations

These Hanging Honeycomb Decorations [28] ($8) in light pink are perfect to create a bubbly, colourful backdrop for a room in minutes.

Dinosaur Lamp DIY

This mom of the year made a ferocious dinosaur lamp for her son using just a dinosaur figurine [29], some glue, and a lamp she already had.

SCHLEICH Dinosaurs Tyrannosaurus Rex Educational Figurine

Using just this SCHLEICH Dinosaurs Tyrannosaurus Rex Educational Figurine [30] ($20) and any lamp you already having lying around, you can make a totally petrifying dinosaur lamp for your Jurassic World-obsessed kiddo!

Target Stick Lamp - Room Essentials™

While the original Kmart lamp isn't available, this Stick Lamp [31] ($20) from Target is a perfect dupe if you don't have a lamp around.

IKEA Kid's Kitchen DIY

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!

IKEA DUKTIG Play Kitchen

This DUKTIG Play Kitchen [32] ($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.

Kid's Room IKEA Hack With White Paint

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.

FLÅDIS Basket

Make stylish woven baskets in no time using IKEA's FLÅDIS Basket [33] ($10) and some white paint. These are a perfect alternative for storing toys that won't clash with your decor.

BEKVÄM Spice rack

This BEKVÄM Spice Rack [34] ($5), also used by @easyinterieur in her TikTok, can be left natural or painted white and is great for storing books [35] in the playroom.

White Brick Vinyl Wallpaper

For her kid's room, @myhouseof8 opted for super cool white brick wallpaper [36] to give the space texture and a boho-industrial vibe. This is an easy alternative to regular wallpaper or paint.

Beige Faux Brick Peel and Stick Removable Wallpaper

Try this Beige Faux Brick Peel and Stick Removable Wallpaper [37] ($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.

Geometric Paint Design

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.

No-Residue 1 Inch, 60 Yard Blue Painters Tape 2 Pk

Use this pro-grade No-Residue 1 Inch, 60 Yard Blue Painters Tape 2 Pk [38] ($10) from Amazon for a clean finish on your geometric paint DIY [39].

At Home Locker DIY

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!

Infinity® Locker 3 Tier 12 x 15 x 24 3 Door Ready To Assemble

Use a locker cabinet like this HouseinBox Standing Locker Organiser [40] ($150) to create a school-oriented space [41] for your child that they can customise with stickers and fun items inside.

LEGO Organisation Hack

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!

Play & Go Prints Storage Bag

A Play & Go Prints Storage Bag [42] ($40, originally $78) like this one is a fantastic way to store toys or games, and makes clean up a breeze.

Kid's Outfit Bundle Hack To Rival Marie Kondo's Method

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.

AmazonBasics Assorted Size and Colour Rubber Bands

Colourful rubber bands like these AmazonBasics Assorted Size and Colour Rubber Bands [43] ($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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