# Handmade Children's Decor The Kids' Room DIY Idea: Flashcard Shelves is Easy to Produce By Jordy E | Published 2013-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-room-diy-idea References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/kids-room-diy-idea-flashcard-shelvesyoung-house-love-184085) & [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com) The Apartment Therapy Kids' Room DIY Idea: Flashcard Shelves makes interior decor simple and affordable for those who are looking to revamp the look of children's rooms. This idea was taken from the Young House Love blog. The website's post attached wooden beams to the walls, giving way to [thin, elongated shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life). Alphabet-themed flashcards were then placed in a row across the panels. While these items are of educational appeal, encouraging children to become well-versed on the subjects of reading, writing and speech, they can be replaced with photos or [pieces of art work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset). Colored paint can also be used to create funky designs here, all dependent upon the style of the room and of its inhabitants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Kids' Room Decor:** Opportunities for creating easy-to-assemble, customizable furniture and decor solutions for parents looking to spruce up their children's rooms without breaking the bank. - **Alphabet-themed Home Decor:** Opportunities for creating educational and customizable decor items that feature letters and words for both children and adults alike. - **Upcycling Wooden Beams:** Opportunities for repurposing unused or salvaged materials such as wooden beams or planks for use in home decor and furniture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Retail:** Retailers can attract a new segment of cost-conscious parents looking to purchase DIY furniture or easily-assembled furniture solutions for their children's rooms. - **Craft Supplies:** Craft supply stores can offer alphabet-themed stickers, decals, and other customizable decor items for parents looking to create personalized decor for their children's rooms. - **Sustainable Design:** Sustainable design firms can offer upcycling and repurposing services as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional furniture manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Playroom Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randle-wall-climbing-handle.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Mounted Colorful Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledge-shelf.md) - [Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-picture-book.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Discreet Folding Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md)