Transitioning from Nursery to Creative Cove
CLIENT:
A 10-year-old girl who never stops sketching, makes piles of art, and has over 60 stuffies.
THE BRIEF:
The room served as a nursery for all three children in the family. The goal was to redesign it as a “big kid room” for the oldest sibling - an imaginative and artistic 10-year-old.
The design direction was inspired by her creativity and visual storytelling chops. The goal was to elevate her new room into something joyful (or ‘colorful and glamorous’ - her words) where she could spend time alone and with friends.
DESIGN CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS:
Designing around fixed pieces: The existing daybed (a recent purchase) took up a lot of space and limited the floorplan. To create more flexibility we took advantage of the surrounding wall and ceiling space for storage and display.
So much art! A new gallery wall of creations can be rotated over time as more art is generated and tastes change. A large pinboard corrals less precious pieces that are ‘of the moment’.
Storage options: A mix of open and closed storage options is key for hiding clutter and displaying special trinkets
Mixing high and low end: Deciding where to invest was key. We blended unique flea market finds with new, well-made storage furniture that will last.
Lots of knick knacks: Gathering small keepsakes on trays contains the clutter and looks intentional.
“Kids’ unbridled creativity is so inspiring, and I love designing with them.”
- Sally
