As an interior designer, I get so much satisfaction out of seeing any of my visions come to life in a finished space. It is a magical feeling that never gets old! I often get asked if I specialize in a specific type of room or space or if I have a favorite. The short answer is no….but I do have to admit that I really, REALLY enjoy designing bedrooms for children!
I think that part of the reason I love them so much is that they give me a chance to indulge my whimsical side and choose fun pieces that might not work in any other rooms in the home!
However, I strongly believe that children’s rooms can be fun and playful without being babyish, and still incorporate beautiful design that fits in with the look and feel of the rest of the home.
I should mention that this same concept can be applied to playrooms as well! I absolutely adore this tree bookshelf, but I think we can agree that it probably wouldn’t make sense in any other room besides one meant for children! It adds a magical element to the room that showcases amazing design for everyone in the family to appreciate and enjoy.
I had the best time on this recent project, designing a “big girl” room for a toddler who was ready to move out of her nursery. It was important to me to make sure that the room could grow along with her and not need a redesign in a few years!
One of my favorite elements of the room is this custom shelving that my client and I worked with a contractor to design and build. They are a great space-saver with lots of storage, and also the perfect place to showcase charming accents like this unicorn bank and gazelle planter.
Some of my other favorite features of this room are the gorgeous crystal flushmount light fixture, floral accents in different textures, and collection of silhouettes of the room’s little inhabitant! I often create these silhouettes to give as gifts to friends and family, and I thought that capturing this sweet little girl at this stage of her life would be an adorable addition to the room.
This is the mood board for another child’s room I’ve been working on. The client needed my help because she had decided on an outer space theme for her toddler son’s room and had purchased a few items she liked but didn’t know how to pull it together. I chose this incredible star and tree wallpaper for an accent wall to go with the dark blue paint that was already in the room, and with some adorable space-themed art, twinkling moon light, and the cutest bedding ever the room is coming together beautifully. It is a great example of how you can incorporate your child’s personality and interests in a bedroom but still keep the overall effect elegant rather than babyish. I can’t wait to share photos of the finished room!
If you’re looking to redecorate or refresh your own little one’s bedroom, I would be delighted to help you create a space with as much sparkle and personality as your child! Whether you have a vision or don’t know where to start, together we will construct the perfect room that will continue to bring you joy as your child grows.
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! I love the excitement and possibility that a brand new year brings, and I’m looking forward to sharing more of my projects and decorating tips with you throughout 2020!