Sophisticated Kids Rooms
Kids are just growing up way too fast these days…<sigh>
Many have cell phones practically before they learn how to talk, kids who are thirteen look about twenty-three, and some are even more computer savvy than their parents! (what happened to the days of Mall Madness, bad perms, and dial-up?)
As for these kids’ own rooms? They are looking equally as mature!
How about a room that will take your child from seven to seventeen? Here are some of my favorite rooms that prove that a sophisticated color palette plus classic furnishings will grow WITH your child- and you never know, he or she just might take that fabulous chandelier that was in their nursery, with them to college!
This room featured in House Beautiful is by far my favorite on the list. I would transport this vignette to my own bedroom in a heartbeat!
I specified the nightstands below for one of my own client’s bedrooms. The only differences were that we purchased them in white and the fact that she was a grown woman!
Jill Zarin of The Real Housewives of New York City decorated her daughter Ally’s bedroom in icy blue, black, and white creating nice contrast.
Buh bye wicker beds of the 90’s ! Hello upholstered twin headboards of today! And we must not forget the crystal chandelier and fabulous wallpaper for some added panache.
RIP Domino- you always had the best compilations of kids rooms…at least they are still searchable through Google and we haven’t lost you forever!
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Houston designer, Sally Wheat, designed this incredibly unique room for her daughter (featured in House and Home). The pillows say it all- LOVES!
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The color scheme in this imaginative child’s room is certainly dreamy!
Wallpapering your child’s bedroom doors- what a concept! Brown and white striped Rose Cummings wallpaper is paired with Granny Smith green trim for added punch.
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Here we have a kids room with an understated sailboat theme executed beautifully (and notice I emphasized understated!) You don’t want to be selling that Dora the Explorer bed-in-a-bag set next year when your child suddenly decides to move onto Miley Cyrus or the Jonas Brothers! Sometimes themes are better left more subtle.
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This preppy pink and green nursery (featured in where else?…..Domino) makes me swoon!
Mr. Jonathon Adler is the brains behind this bold and multi-hued child’s room. I love how they painted the antique piece in the corner bright yellow! Nothing is off limits here.
A more traditional child’s room, but still incredibly lovely.
This soothing lavender space could almost double as a guest room.
And another favorite….would you expect anything less from Nanette Lepore’s daughter’s room? Especially one designed by Jonathon Adler!
And trendy chocolate brown and pink lives on!
Woven shades look amazing in a child’s room- especially rooms that are painted a bright color.
Simple but chic- seems to be the motto in this light and airy beach house.
Now how did these homeowners already know that maps would become such a trend?
A soft, feminine room at its best.
This room is so versatile. In a few years, if the child grows out of florals and checks, all they’d have to do is make the switch! Changing out the duvet, accent pillows, and roman shades would instantly turn this room into one even a grown up would enjoy.
I know I have posted this one before, but I couldn’t resist!
And this one too…a girl’s got to have her portrait collection!
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And although these rooms are labeled as “kids rooms”, there are certainly elements in each that you could incorporate into your own bedroom. My head is already spinning with ideas on how to change up my own!
