2012 Kid’s Room Contest finalists

While voting is now closed for readers to choose their favorite finalists in the running to win the 2012 Kid’s Room Contest, check back on Oct.18 when we reveal the winners.

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The decorations and accessories for this gray and orange nursery came mostly from Craigslist, Etsy, Ikea and Overstock.com. The dresser was purchased from Craigslist, then sanded, primed and painted.

okeowob / okeowob

This simple gray nursery includes a mobile found on Etsy and photos honoring the baby's Persian heritage.

Frankie001 / Frankie001

This room for a 6-year-old has a subtle nautical theme, including a decoupaged chest used for toy storage.

mderderian / mderderian

This room was designed by a 9-year-old girl who wanted a minimalist look like a "New York City apartment."

sarahpoggi / sarahpoggi

This teen's room is full of DIY details, including $25 yard sale twin beds that were refinished and reupholstered.

lsdevito / lsdevito

Cape Cod was the inspiration for this girl's room. The parents wanted to create a room that could grow with their toddler, first using a thrift store dresser as a changing table.

HThibodeau / HThibodeau

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2012 Kid’s Room Contest finalists

While voting is now closed for readers to choose their favorite finalists in the running to win the 2012 Kid’s Room Contest, check back on Oct.18 when we reveal the winners.

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