Spaces just for kids
Terri Sapienza | Washington Post
Posted: Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 1/27/08
     
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While we were talking to design pros about family-friendly style, we collected their advice about creating kids' personal spaces:
  • Don't go too far with theme rooms, because children outgrow them quickly. Instead, use smaller accessories — such as Diego bookends or Dora sheets — which can be easily and inexpensively changed.
  • Let children make design choices in small doses. So she adores purple? Steer her toward a subtle shade of that color for the walls, then bring in a brighter hue on a bedspread or pillow.
  • Invest in furnishings that will move from childhood into teen years: a twin bed, for example, rather than a child-size version.
  • Wool carpeting with pattern and color will hide stains and is highly cleanable.
  • Include comfortable adult seating for reading and playtime together.
  • Open storage such as cubbyholes or shelving will help keep the room tidy and teach kids to stay organized.
  • In rooms for smaller children, a ceiling light or sconces are best. Table and floor lamps can be easily knocked around by toddlers.
  • If all else fails, remember: You can always close the door.
Sources: Sara Costello, Sandra Meyer, Shanon Munn, Raji Radhakrishnan, Megan Samuels, Claire Schwab.  






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