Fun and whimsical, or thematic and festive? Children’s rooms can be a wonderful opportunity to stretch and layer design, as well as create a cohesive color story.
Where to Start
First, decide how you want the space to function and feel. Then, decide your “big idea.” A big idea can be a color direction, theme, selection of a key inspirational piece for the room or other foundational concept. This idea will help you create a clear roadmap to guide your design process.
Design Recipes Do’s
Sticker Time!
Do consider adding colorful removable wall stickers.
Imagine it! Paint it!
Do paint a fabulous wall mural on a primary wall.
Shelve it!
Do add wall shelves. Fun idea: Use skateboards instead of traditional shelving.
Creating a Design Plan
Before making any purchases, it is important to create a design plan first. This should involve taking pen to paper, in a perfect world while reviewing a floor plan to understand and plan key aspects such as furniture layout and selection.
Key Elements:
- Beds
- Bedding
- Area rugs
- Case goods
- Wall art/mirrors
- Accessories
Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design home staging expert and short-term rental/vacation home designer with offices in New York City and The Hudson Valley. Contact her at [email protected] or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com. Copyright 2023 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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