Kid's Rooms Ideas and Projects for Children's Spaces

by Levy, Jennifer

• ISBN13: 9780811828413
• ISBN10: 0811828417
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

It's an age-old dilemma--how to create a stylish room that still allows a kid to be a kid. Kids' Rooms solves the problem by presenting fresh, original ideas for creating fun yet functional spaces. Aimed at parents of 4- to 13-year-olds, this essential guide to pint-sized d cor offers practical counsel on the necessities of room layout--everything from furniture and fixtures to lighting and window treatments is covered. Color choices, fabrics, and themes are explored along with kid-friendly storage systems (a Folding Screen with Pockets!). In addition, Kids' Rooms showcases 15 fabulous and innovative rooms, that will pique the imagination. These featured rooms, such as the Log Cabin Retreat, the Purple Power Room, and Sheer Heaven, all blend form and function with charm and creativity. Best of all, Kids' Rooms includes numerous projects with easy-to-follow directions, demonstrating that redecorating need not be difficult or expensive. A must-have for anyone who's ever faced the challenge of decorating a kid's room.

Author Biography

Jennifer Levy is a New York-based photographer specializing in design, lifestyle, and food photography. Her work has appeared in many magazines and books including Simply Shrimp and Vegetarian Dinner in Minutes.

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(5)
THE ELEMENTS
Color	13	(26)
Surfaces
Light	39	(18)
Lighting
Window Treatments
Furniture	57	(10)
Beds
Chairs
Storage	67	(12)
Shelves and Cubbies
Closets
Work and Play Areas	79	(25)
Desks
Play Areas
Cozy Spaces
Personal Touches
GREAT ROOMS
Log Cabin Retreat	104	(5)
Purple Power	109	(3)
Hers and Hers	112	(6)
Goodnight Room	118	(5)
Center Stage	123	(3)
History Lesson	126	(4)
Bedtime Stories	130	(5)
Skip a Beat	135	(4)
Playtime	139	(3)
Sheer Heaven	142	(5)
Hoop Dreams	147	(3)
Resources	150	(4)
Index	154