Hello from quarantine! This week definitely feels like one when we could all use something cheerful and fun.
Our McDonald Avenue client is one of our favorites, and we were thrilled to help them with another project. After designing their sunroom, living and dining areas, and guest bedroom, we pulled together bedrooms for their two older boys.
Our client was ready to move their sons from their quasi-nursery rooms to “big kid” rooms that would last. Our favorite way to design a room for kids is to start with timeless pieces of furniture that can grow with them into teen years – and add a little whimsy and fun with pattern, color and accessories.
Once you layer in their toys and books, you don’t need much more to make the design look kid-friendly. Here’s where we show you how…
BEFORE
(Room 1)
AFTER
Their younger son wanted a car or truck theme, so we incorporated these sweet vintage-looking prints. Mixing patterns is a great way to go bolder! We loved mixing this indigo stripe headboard with the rust-colored pattern in the drapery.
A pile of books and a pretty wooden toy, like this car, is all this dresser needs to look styled. You can keep it simple and keep it in line with what your son or daughter likes too!
BEFORE
(Room 2)
Both of the boys’ rooms needed a cohesive design. A lot of the furniture was from their nurseries and didn’t fit the boys’ style or age. We needed to exchange gliders for desks for homework! The rooms were painted dark blue tones, and we needed to find a way to brighten them up but keep pops of bold colors that the boys liked.
AFTER
A few coats of Benjamin Moore China White (OC-141), new furniture, patterned curtains and layered rugs brought a fresh feel to these rooms.
Their oldest son loves maps and books, so we put a fun, graphic map of Charlotte over his bed along with a pair of brass sconces for nighttime reading. We also made sure he had lots of storage for books and toys with a pair of bookcases, topped with a collection of vintage and new globes. We were able to keep the bedding neutral and add pops of blue with navy shibori curtains.
These rooms are a great example of filling your kid’s space with things that your child loves, without giving in to a Disney character comforter (stay strong, parents!) By giving these rooms a timeless foundation, we’ve also given our client the option to swap out accessories or art as their sons grow, without needing to do a full redesign.
What are your biggest hurdles in decorating your kids’ rooms? If you need help creating a space that can grow with your child, let us know! We can help – and we’ll make it easier to say no to those race car beds too.
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