I just visited a client today in the Palisades and we're changing a current bedroom into a grade school playroom. Here are a few inspirational photos that helped me get the juices flowing. All very different on different budget levels, yet still all inspiring.
The glass orange pendant below steals the show in this stark white playroom:
A quaint playroom in the attic of Barbara Garfield's home featured in Coastal Living. I like how the books become artwork when displayed on top of the short windows.
A craft wonderland, complete with storage, display, and work surfaces. And check out the oversized paint brush and palette:
The simplicity of the painted tree trunks and the custom slide with hiding space below is modern genius.
Another craft room - absolutely HUGE and wonderful, seriously where is this? Oh, in Atlanta for a show house, that makes more sense :)
For those of you who have a playroom off the kitchen or family room, this is a nice design using sophisticated colors which do not scream toddler. I'm a big fan of the eggplant and large white molding.
Yet another room which could work as an adult seating area or a playroom:
Honestly this one is one of my favorites, with the mini game table and custom toy boxes.
A wonderful way to hide all those toys; behind Ikea cabinets.
The orange
cubitec shelving below adds a fun pop of color and is easy on the budget, but buyers beware, we are having the hardest time finding storage baskets that are 15" to fit into them to hide toys.
A traditional playroom with plenty of seating for mom and dad & friends. The stripe couch is a nice touch as it hides stains and is a playful punch of color. I also like the cork or grasscloth wall where the personal desk are to allow for plenty of space to display artwork and to-do's.
Another playroom just off a common living space:
Some natural greenery, pine cones, antlers, and pheasant feathers create an intriguing centerpiece. Notice how the basket of mandarines adds that unexpected complimentary pop of color?
Her mantle, again filled with greenery and rustic lodge elements. This is not a great photograph as the wood panelling in the room always creates a reflection, but I still wanted to share.
The angel at the base of the stairwell in the main entrance of the house.
An entryway table with some angels, trees and perfect bows attached to the candlestick sconces. Don't you love that holiday cat?
The morning room on Christmas breakfast. This room has a beautiful glow at night when the candles are all lit too. She paitned the pinecones in this room silver to match the mercury trees.
A close up of her "casual" breakfast place setting.
There is even a tree in the kitchen on the center island. This one features ornaments that were collected over the years on their travels with the family.
The Elf on the Shelf hiding out on some mini antlers in the kitchen, decorated with ribbon of course.
A secretary vignete in the living room.
image from Coastal Living
My "playroom" aka "living room". Like the decal snowflakes? They are reusable and from Wee Decor. I love using them to add a little bit of wishful snow thinking to our life in Southern California.
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