In the world of interiors books, the subject of decorating for children has been sorely neglected. Until now! Renowned author and editor Susanna Salk has released Room for Children: Stylish Spaces for Sleep and Play
Whether you have kids in your life or not, this book is chock full of splendid images and ideas. The colors, the patterns, the fun and vivacious mix of styles and sensibilities--everything comes together to create a smorgasbord of design inspiration. Doesn't that mural just slay you?
This volume also offers some seriously helpful advice. When my day comes to decorate a nursery, I've wondered how I could combine my love of sophisticated, glamorous pieces with my preference for modern-looking cribs. This photo is proof positive that it's not only doable but strikingly chic!
Um, really? Are you kidding me? This is only the coolest boy's room I've ever seen. Heck, want this bedroom for myself! It's so unbelievably sophisticated without feeling too grown-up, and I'm geeking out for the trim on the headboard, that awesome bedside lamp, and the funky wall installation.
This room belongs to the sister of our orange bedroom boy. Not only do I adore this space in and of itself (that color scheme!) I appreciate the feeling of consistency between the two rooms. Designer Amanda Nisbet--mom to these kids--is known for her eye for detail, and it shines brilliantly here!
It was so hard to choose just a few of the incredible images in this book--and I simply had to include this one. When I was little I dreamed of having a Swiss Family Robinson tree house, and I would have wanted it to look exactly like this. A little bit girly, a little outlandish, and 100% guaranteed to induce envy in all my friends!
P.S. Speaking of envy inducing: for all you lucky Los Angeles folks, Susanna will be greeting fans and signing copies of her book this evening at Hollywood at Home. I wish I could teleport myself there!
All images courtesy of Room for Children: Stylish Spaces for Sleep and Play
How is it that I've yet to pick up this book. After this review, I think I finally will :)
Posted by: Marija | June 10, 2010 at 08:46 AM
really beautiful spaces. and a great gift for new mom's to be.
Posted by: Mariah | June 10, 2010 at 08:54 AM
Awww, this makes me so excited to have kids (one day!) so i can decorate their rooms. BTW, I'm sure you know about it but do you read Lonnymag? I think you would love it. :)
http://www.lonnymag.com/Home.html
Posted by: Alicia | June 10, 2010 at 09:50 AM
Great inspiration! I love the first two pics. Why is it a large wall map is so appealing to me. I will definitely have to tell my sissy about this one!
xoxo
kristi
Posted by: Kristi | June 10, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Wow.. I'm super jealous of the tots who get to inhabit these amazing spaces! I don't have one room in my entire 'adult' home as beautiful or lavish as these. My husband and I hope to start a family within the next year or two, so I will definitely be adding this book to my list of must-haves. Thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: Heather | June 10, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Fantastic images, what wonderful non kiddie rooms my daugter would love the purple. Just beautiful!
Posted by: Liz@violetposy | June 10, 2010 at 12:32 PM
I love that these rooms are classy- who says kids' rooms need to be so tacky all the time?
Posted by: Amanda | June 10, 2010 at 04:42 PM
sooo inspiring!
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | June 10, 2010 at 11:35 PM
I found this book a while ago on J. Crew's website, and have had it on my Amazon Wish List ever since. Thank you for reviewing it; I had never seen most of those images before now. Definitely a must-have. Even if you haven't procreated yet. :)
Posted by: CassiMO | June 11, 2010 at 11:40 AM
I love that blue leather chair!
Posted by: The Design Boards | June 11, 2010 at 01:51 PM
That mural is seriously the coolest thing I've come across in a child's room. Think of the stories one can dream up with while sleeping in that pretty space!
Posted by: Joanna | June 14, 2010 at 01:00 PM
great review- I love the photos too!
xoxo
Posted by: Susan | June 15, 2010 at 03:17 AM
That first photo is idyllic even for a grown up! I love the map idea!
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