RESIDE ROOM ROUNDUP
JUST FOR THE KIDS BEDROOMS FOR CHILDREN ARE OFTEN WHIMSICAL AND SPIRITED, BUT SAFETY, ORGANIZATION, AND ADAPTABILITY ALSO COME INTO PLAY BY MARY THURMAN YUHAS
Whether for rest or recreation, bedrooms for the younger set provide an opportunity for creativity and decorating fun. Five local design companies applied imagination and ingenuity, resulting in specialized spaces for their clients’ children and younger guests.
Renée Gaddis Interiors Designed for a boy entering his teens, this decidedly masculine bedroom is situated in a historic home in Southwest Florida. Painting the trim, ceiling, and exposed rafters black lent an industrial feel to the handsome space. Warm tones, found in the walnut wood nightstands and leather poufs at the end of the bed, complement the 100-year-old pine flooring. Romantic French doors lead to a patio overlooking a river, providing an ideal relaxation spot for the room’s guitar-playing resident. “Think longevity and how the room can grow with [the child] without having to completely redo throughout [age] milestones,” recommends Renée Gaddis, principal designer and owner of Renée Gaddis Interiors.
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“Other considerations are a work area for homework, lots of wall hooks for hoodies and backpacks, and ample storage for organization.” (reneegaddis.com)
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Edge Interiors Tasked with creating a fun space for her client’s grandchildren when they visit while still respecting the home’s coastal and modern feel, Belle Fortte, interior designer at Edge Interiors, introduced an under-the-sea theme. Although the adorable wall covering says it all, Fortte subtly complemented this with a combination of oak, white, and cane furnishings. “I wanted the room to be calm and also a space the youngest guest could enjoy for years without needing any large-scale renovations,” says Fortte. “Making it a space of their own where they can find comfort at the end of the day was another goal.” (edgeinteriorsfl.com)
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