kid zones
Featured in Dream Rooms for Children, the most recent book by Susanna Salk, these inspired spaces from savvy designers soothe any growing pains.
kids rooms A modern mobile plays off the classic room accessory but functions as a sophisticated light fixture.
1 BOLD COLOR
ADAPTED FROM © DREAM ROOMS FOR CHILDREN BY SUSANNA SALK, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2021; PHOTO: COSTAS PICADAS
Designer Fawn Galli opted for rich jewel tones over primaries or pastels in this bedroom, right, so foundational pieces will still work as the child matures. “Children’s areas deserve to be places that don’t stagnate,” Susanna Salk says.
2 LAYERED PATTERN Balancing busy patterns, like the tropical drapes and geometric rug, is all about having moments of solid color in a limited palette. Purple Roman shades and the emerald bedspread give the eye a place to rest as they pull in colors from around the room.
3 MICRO SITTING AREAS A petite armchair and table create a cozy lounge for reading and relaxing. BY M A L LO RY A B R E U
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