Ugh, aren't you fed up with magazines featuring kids' rooms with no evidence that a live kid lives in them, except for a token Uglydoll or Teddy Bear propped on the bed? Oh, you are? So you can see why finding this room, designed by Hillary Thomas for Marlien Rentmeester of Lucky, made me smile.
Thomas kept the surface smooth and comfy, and reserved the glamor touches for higher up- a very practical yet pretty way to go when decorating for kids. I keep seeing grasscloth in kids' rooms everywhere (Celerie Kemble has them too, as shown in the Lonny issue before last). I have no experience with grasscloth- though I think it's gorgeous and adds just the right amount of texture to a room - so I'm wondering if that's a stylistic decision or is it really that practical? If you happen to know the answer to that, please share.
The cute table and chairs set (my kid has a similar one from Ikea) supplies a good place for painting and drawing without messing up the white floor (which seems to be easily wipeable, but maybe I'm mistaken), and the banister is a great place for propping toys without creating a too cluttered feeling (and tripping on them at night- ouch!).
I think what really makes this room is that the designer sticked to two main tones (blue and white) and kept the playfulness for the beautiful art, and the playful Canovas fabric, which reflects the colorfulness of the toys.
What did you think of this room? Would you put such high-end fabric in a kid's room? And were you happy to see a less sterilised version of a kid's room in a magazine?
I love this! It's so fresh and happy and not babyish! I have no problem putting a high end fabric in a kids room in the right spot...ie. where it can't be mucked up :). Especially if its a fabric that can grow with them.
Have a fabulous day Chedva!
Karla
Posted by: Kerrisdale Design Inc | 01/12/2011 at 12:36
Thanks, Karla :)
Posted by: Belly | 01/12/2011 at 12:40
This room looks very comfortable for a kid. I like the way it was designed. Very simple yet it fits the taste of a kid when it comes to a room.
Posted by: Double Glazing Gloucester | 01/21/2011 at 23:57
love it. looks practical and styled at the same time. im just finishing up my son's room (5 months) and looking for a good rug. im thinking about ordering from abroad, but it would probably be more convenient to buy here. unfortunately, i can only come up with ikea for a place to buy one (that isnt going to be ridiculously expensive. by the way- i bought those exact little chairs in the jaffo flea market for 30 sheks a few weeks ago (great find)!
Posted by: Deanna Linder | 06/19/2011 at 01:51
Hey D! What kind of rug are you looking for? I can't say the thought of shipping from abroad hasn't crossed my mind (and I've done it, with smaller items). I must go to the flea market with you, I have a feeling you know where to get all the great finds;)
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Posted by: Belly | 06/19/2011 at 02:31
I just sent this post to a bunch of my friends as I agree with most of what you’re saying here and the way you’ve presented it is awesome.
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