INSIDE: How to make an easy retro schoolhouse kids craft and game table. Kids colorful ottoman orb seating from Kenwood Furnishings.

Once upon a time, we had a formal dining room. Then we had kids. The room was never used in the same way again.

Instead of having a pretty room sit empty, we transformed this space into a kids zone. Perfect for crafting, lounging, reading and maybe even studying!

The room centers around a thrift store kitchen table turned retro schoolhouse table. Ideal for some concentrated coloring time or competitive Uno games. This DIY kids craft and game table are accented with bright and colorful orb ottoman poufs! Check out how we easily put this table together…

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How to Make Easy, Fun Schoolhouse Kids Craft Table

We picked up an old kitchen table, removed its wooden base and replaced it with metal schoolhouse table legs.

The legs were given a coat of fun teal spray paint.

Once dry, the retro schoolhouse legs were secured onto the underside of the kitchen table turned crafts table.

Out with the heavy dining room table, in with a fun kids crafts and games table!

how to design kids room with fun orb ottoman poufs

Nothing creates a fun and inviting space for the kids to exercise their creativity than lots and lots of color!

We accented the DIY schoolhouse crafts table with stylish Orb Ottoman Poufs from Kenwood Furnishings. These comfy orb ottomans are the perfect accent to this casual kids zone.

Available in fun colors, upholstered fabrics and leather options, these orb ottoman poufs are the highlight in this welcoming kids craft and game room.

Be sure to also check out Kenwood Furnishings’ Kube tufted ottoman and Blok upholstered ottoman collections!

These fun, retro melamine cups that are ideal for holding the kids pencils and markers.

This post is dedicated to Ken Flower, a man who lived his life as bright and colorfully as these orbs. ♥

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