Room of the Week: A Fun and colorful

Room of the Week: A Fun and colorful - Playroom "I wanted to do something really fun with this room, says Sophie van Winden owl design, describing his concept of dynamic games" He. had to be a learning environment that would inspire the children, but I do not want it to be too childish.

Sophie's room at the Grand Designs Live Show in May was established with a young family to mind, it was important that it was both functional and stylish. Sophie included many hidden storage for toys, and she chose a neutral color palette with lots of pattern and texture, that would be appropriate for boys and girls.

the finished room is the perfect balance of fun details and elegant design, attractive to children and adults.

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Sophie wanted to make the game room a stylish and playful space that was also practical. Geometric vinyl floor tiles are Amtico. They colored the air - you can mix and match the colors of the tiles to fit in your diet - and can be cleaned, as in the case of painting and spills drinks.

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'The Lego function is actually from individual storage boxes, "says Sophie. "I chose it because it is so much fun and is a great feature in the room, but it is also incredibly convenient because it has a lot of space to store toys." Sophie got blocks Bloomingville. They come in a range of colors, so you can create a custom combination.

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Sophie zoned the room off in different areas to give the impression of space. 'The ottomans in the area are pretty, but they can also be stacked when not in use, "she said. The whiteboard is ideal for tea parties or crafts and making sessions, or it can be pushed against the wall to create a more open space to play on the floor. The child's chair is Me Sit by Sebra Alex and Alexa and adds a piece to the style element. The beanbags are by Donna Wilson of SCP.

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Sophie used the Mix Geo wallpaper by Ellie Hyde Graduate Collection as a control panel on a wall. "I wanted a feature wall that would be fun, but not too childish, says Sophie. "This graphic design is exciting, but it will not be the date should be the children as they get older." The wallpaper is just one of many additions that are adult friendly, too. "I wanted this space to be a nice place for adults and children, Sophie said. "There was a be a room that you can leave the door open and it still looks great, not a play area as you continue to close the rest of the house.

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"Children love wigwams, or wherever they can hide, "said Sophie. "I chose that of Alex and Alexa in a neutral color, it is suitable for boys and girls." The colored hook on the wall is actually the bike rack Deer Trophy Outline of Works, designed to store a bike on the wall. The giant arc light wall is Rockett St George. "It looks like a ribbon on a gift, so again, it is a practical addition that is a lot of fun as well, says Sophie. The graph of height on the wall by Rob Ryan PCS.

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