This little boy’s bedroom from The Little Book of Living Small (Gibbs Smith, 2020) is designed to evolve with the child. Its timeless yet kid-friendly décor embraces the book’s small-space principles and ethos of making long-lasting design choices. White walls, bleached floors, and a black and white rug create a neutral base for all the color and chaos of a child’s world. The bedding is a mix-and-match collection of prints—none of which are explicitly kid-like—that ties together with the blue palette. A vintage Eames-style lounge chair is a cozy spot for story time (and occasional jungle gym) but could follow its owner to college years from now. The wall-mounted book ledges displaying favorite titles double as wall art that will naturally mature over time. You can steal the look whether you are 5 or 50 with nine stylish finds.

1. Diamond Ticking Quilt //  Schoolhouse 
2. Amoeba Wild Walnut End Table //  Article
3. Carla Polished Brass Down-Light Hardwire Wall Lamp //  Lamps Plus
4. Jemina Decorative Pillow Cover in Red // Roller Rabbit
5. Black with White Stripe Rug, 8’ x 10’ // CB2
6. Pavara Euro Sham // John Robshaw
7. Tarva Bed Frame // IKEA
8. Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman // Design Within Reach
9. Whitewashed Wooden Storage Bins with Handles //  The Container Store