Room for Children

by Salk, Susanna

• ISBN13: 9780847834167
• ISBN10: 0847834166
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-20
• Publisher: Rizzoli Intl Pubns

Summary

The first book to present excellent design for childrenrs"s rooms, these unique spaces are created by well-known designers, parents, and often even the kids themselves. Proving that good design is not just for the rest of the house,Room for Childrentakes childrenrs"s spaces with creative seriousness. Whether for a newborn, toddler, or teenager, the rooms shown here enrich the experience of childhood while inspiring with their imaginative design. Showcasing work by top-notch designers, including Kelly Wearstler, Charlotte Moss, Alessandra Branca, Amanda Nisbet, and Thomas Jayne, among many others, the rooms offer a diversity of styles, from traditional to modern, formal to whimsical. Whether in apartments, houses, or country homes, for a single child or for several children, each creates a vision of childhood at its best. In addition to bedrooms, childrenrs"s spaces devoted specifically to work or play areas illustrate clever solutions to typical design problems. With stunning photography by top interior photographers, such as Pieter Estersohn, Paul Costello, William Abranowicz, and Melanie Avecedo,Room for Childrenproves that childrenrs"s rooms are a new frontier in design and is sure to appeal to designers as well as kids and their parents.

Author Biography

Susanna Salk is the author of Weekend Retreats and a contributing editor for Bon Appetit magazine, 1stdibs.com, and ivillage.com. Kelly Wearstler is a renowned interior designer and author of several books.