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, and I'm rolling on a serious sugar high from all the sweet, sweet eye candy!
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 by Susanna Salk.