Rooms by ZoyaB. by Zoya Bograd, ASID
The Interior Design of Baby Nurseries and Children’s Rooms FIRST EDITION
ZoyaB.
Rooms by ZoyaB.
The Interior Design of Baby Nurseries and Children’s Rooms
by Zoya Bograd, ASID
FIRST EDITION
INTRODUCTION A l e x a n d ra S alo m e
EDITOR R i n d i K l a r b e rg
ART DIRECTOR Z oya B o g ra d , ASID
L AYO U T D E S I G N M e l i s s a Pa ch on
PHOTOGRAPHY Pe t e r Pa i g e
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FIR ST EDITION
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o my daughter Alexandra, my inspiration:
Thank you for helping me rediscover my childhood. I’ll never forget how you dressed up as The Lilac Fairy for your third birthday party. Watching you fall into character the moment the music began to play; as you tiptoed over with a neon orange, plastic present in your arms, was truly an enchanting sight. Love you, always, Mom
“A woman with a child rediscovers the world. All is changed... All is judged by the life of the child... and of all children.”
– Pam Brown
H ap p y C hi l d...Better W orld
INT R OD UC T ION
W
hen my Mom told me that she had decided to put together a book
in regard to her design values, I wanted to participate with my perspective regarding her evolution from my own experience. From her inception, I observed the beneficial and gratifying outlook she had toward designing.
Growing up in Ukraine, Mom was surrounded by similar traditional values as everybody around her. The prevalent sense of union among the generation spurred a desire to develop more individuality in the future. When raising her own child, me, Mom wanted to enlighten me with everything she had learned and expand my horizons. That is not to say that she was despondent with the standards held by her departed home, as she has always held tradition in high regard; but that she simply wanted to base her educative approach with the concept that every child, from birth, is as unique in both personality and ethics, as those who enlighten them.
While I was growing up, Mom desired to use fairytales and storybooks to pass on valuable lessons. When presented with a new tale Mom would always read the book with me first, making sure to explain any overtly complex themes presented; then watch a corresponding movie with me that was often a fun cartoon, before finally buying a toy of some sort that had been featured throughout the narrative so that I could return to the original book on my own and explain it to the toy in “pretend� just as she had done for me in reality.
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Though I can’t say I had noticed it at three years of age, the dÊcor of my first bedroom was covered in nursery rhymes as well. From the cushions and bedding to the paneled border along the walls, the very same stories that I was learning about every day would surround me every night. When I became too old for such anecdotes, my room was changed into the decorative style of the ZoyaB. Princess Collection, in which the furniture itself featured a more classical style, and the various pieces of art on the walls (such as Glinda from the Wizard of Oz,) constituted several storylines.
One of the focal points of Mom’s work has always been to custom design and give any child the visionary and imaginary presence that I experienced. A room should encompass its inhabitant and blend a spiritual and environmental sense. She believes that by surrounding a growing child with a collection of stories and themes, their creative progression can ultimately be made into an enlightened individual throughout their life.
A decade later, I find myself inspired to the same pattern of putting together several compositions of expression in everything I do. One of the most valuable gifts mom gave me was the knowledge to perceive and appreciate the unique quality and originality of the innermost self.
The integration from contemporary to old tradition extracts the family customs and moves us ahead to evolve into an inspired generation.
With Love,
Alexandra Salome
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B IO G R A P H Y
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ighly regarded and renowned Interior Designer, Zoya Bograd finds both
gratification and pride in preserving the admirable tradition of her family’s work. Her father Mark Bograd was regarded as a master cabinetmaker in Kiev, Ukraine; and watching his work was what initially inspired Zoya’s particular sense and attention to detail. Whether he was working on veneer selection or pictural inlays; she was there, watching and learning.
Years later, in 1987, Zoya graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City. Among other things, she had studied the theory of plasticity in architecture and spatial analysis. These concepts, when combined with her father’s teachings allowed her to accumulate a comprehensive yet flexible proficiency in both conceptual and physical design.
Zoya went on to work for some of the best names in the design industry, such as David A. Easton. She learned about classical orders and acquiring fascination for the trade within her newfound experience. Soon after, she became a professional member of ASID and established her own Interior Design firm.
In the face of her traditional foundations, she found that her expertise allowed her to seamlessly cross between classical and modern representation. As her understanding for the trade developed, Zoya formed a manner of new appreciation for the very same
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values that her father had shared with her in earlier ages. Following the birth of her daughter, Zoya discovered yet another facet behind her passion, leading her involvement with interior design to take an entirely different route. As a young mother, her love for children and their educational development gave way for an evolution throughout her designs.
The concept of holding on to tradition while always moving forward with innovation is evident within every design opportunity. Zoya’s rooms are made to capture classic value with a modern twist, allowing for fun stories to gain a greater level of substance for their youngest patrons.
At the time of her daughter’s birth, there were not many options for parents in the domain of high-end children’s furniture. However, regardless of the challenges involved, Zoya wanted the best for her child and strived for the most fantastical educative space possible. The inspiration she encountered in the progression of her daughter’s bedroom changed her professional values and could be considered the very foundation for all of her future work.
She soon founded “Rooms by Zoya B, Inc.” and with it, the ZoyaB. Collection. `In the coming years thereafter, the excellence evident within her designs and developed reputation of being an authority in decorating children’s rooms has broached involvement with many charitable causes. All of Zoya’s rooms contain a certain “magical” quality that is best described by the stories that have influenced their design. For example, Clara’s room after Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker ballet; Peter’s room after a myriad of jungle themed tales as well as Peter Pan; Ariel’s room after Hans Christian Andersen The Little Mermaid; Aurora’s room after Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Sleeping Beauty ballet; and Dorothy’s room after L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz. In continuing her work, Zoya strives for every child to find the same joy as those she has seen thus far.
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Content
Intro
Aurora’s Room 14
Clara’s Room 54
Peter’s Room
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Johnny’s Room 60
Catherine’s Room 94
Sleeping Beauty 28
Ariel ’s Room 66
Dorothys’s Room 102
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C H A P T E R
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S E V E N T H
Aurora’s
Room
ears ago, when my daughter was three years old, I took her to see the Kirov
Ballet production of The Sleeping Beauty. The classic tale had always been one of my favorites, and it became even more special to me as I watched my child’s face light up in excitement at the spectacle. To this day, almost fifteen years later, the story itself serves as a memorable bond within our relationship.
“I chose to interpret the fi rst act of the ballet with the hope of creating a luxurious space in which any little girl could feel just like a princess.” Within the first act of the ballet, the King Florestan XXIV and his queen invited the fairies of the land to their palace for their newborn’s christening. They wished for the good fairies to become godmothers to the baby Aurora. As the fairies arrived and began to bestow the gifts of their virtue upon the young princess, the wicked fairy Carabosse interrupted the ceremony. Angry that she had been left off the invitation list, Carabosse
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cursed Aurora, promising that one day, when she will turn 16 year of age, she would
2012 Kips Bay Decorator’s Showhouse,
prick her finger and perish. Although the curse was considered unbreakable, the Lilac
benefiting Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club
Fairy was able to use her magic to make Aurora and the whole kingdom to fall for a long slumber that could only be revoked with a prince’s kiss. Aurora’s awakening by Florimund a hundred years later is followed by their spectacular marriage.
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LEFT: The elegant Swarovski Crystal tiebacks are the perfect compliment for any young princess.
RIGHT: All of the bedding is made with Dupioni Silk. Dupioni is known for it’s malleable elegance and shine due to its signature dual accents within its foundation; a perfectly modern interpretation for a New York princess.
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LEFT: The Rose pillow, made from Dupioni Silk, adds a new layer of proportion to the room’s palette. It corresponds perfectly with the matching duvet and applied decorative bows.
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LEFT: She had the pastel pink surrounding the application glazed to form its magical texture before hand bedazzling over 500 Swarovski crystals throughout the space. The lavender glider rounded off the soft palette of the room, creating a true experience of harmonious grace that echoes across the color palette. Our classic Swedish chair design gains unique modern spin, in both its Dupioni silk cover as well as the attached bows.
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LEFT: Night tables are often the most delicate piece found within Swedish designs, our ZoyaB. Night table is design to correspond beautifully with the rest of the Princess Collection with its pearl beading and hand carved legs. It is finished off with a rose Murano glass knob.
OPPOSITE: The ZoyaB. Dresser boasts innumerable articles of quality and detail. The extended changer features a luxurious silk ruffle, and the large drawers feature soft closing full extension under mount drawer slides – with dovetail joints that close softly, even when left alone. Central symmetry is the one of the most important aspect of classical design, and its nature is expressed in perfect tandem between the wall stencils, mirror, chairs, and original watercolors. Zoya hoped to capture the choreography of each fairy’s exposition throughout the ballet in this fine element of the space.
OPPOSITE: Handmade by the great great grandson of Fratelli Toso, a master glassmaker from the 19th century, the Murano glass Juliette mirror embodies the pinnacle of European grace.
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LEFT: The signature ZoyaB. Glider a brings a modern twist to the classic tufted chair design with its gathering of the skirt along the corners. The orientation of the armrest is specially made for extensive comfort when breastfeeding that can’t be found anywhere else.
LEFT: The Murano glass Cinderella Lamp is an exclusive reproduction of one from the 1950’s; with a silver inclusion and shirred Dupioni silk lampshade, it compliments the soft palette of the room with ease.
RIGHT: With one look at the subtle Odegard rug, Zoya began her room design, turning its design into a stencil for the walls.
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LEFT: The focal point of the room is the ZoyaB. Princess Crib, designed in a Gustavian style with luxurious tufted, upholstered headboards. It can also be made into a toddler bed by removing the railings. The solid wood frame is hand finished with Formaldehydefree paints, such that the brush strokes themselves are visible; this generates a similar manifestation as the clean, sober style of the late 18th century. The half-round crown above the crib boasts Dupioni Silk hangings that accentuate the regal aesthetic of the Swarovski Crystal tiebacks, while simultaneously forging a symmetrical echo against the design and color scheme on the walls.
TO BE
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C HA P T E R
Beauty
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Nursery
he Sleeping Beauty Ballet Fairy Series makes a return in ZoyaB’s room at the
2013 Designer Showhouse of Westchester. Painted by the internationally acclaimed, award-winning artist Misha Lenn, these beautiful LIMITED ADDITION, artist embeleshed lithographs emphasize several virtues that parents stive for their children to emulate. This concept first appeared in ZoyaB’s Sleeping Beauty inspired nursery, Aurora’s Room, at the 2012 Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse, benefiting the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. Taking inspiration from the iconic first act of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Ballet, the Sleeping Beauty, in which the honorable fairies of the land bestow gifts of their virtues upon Princess Aurora. The collection features breathtaking ballerinas that are adorned with quotes to symbolize their attributes.
The Princess is the star of the collection’s narrative. Her poised stature implicates the elegance and education that the fairies have gifted her with.
“May wisdom guide you
as a lantern in the dark.”
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The Lilac Fairy represents the wisdom of eons shedding light upon any throubles found
benefiting Cerebral Palsy of Westchester
today. Children can look to her for guidance and support in times of strife. With grace she leads the fairies that are saddled with providing goodness for the world.
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The Fairy of Songs represents the eloquence that allows one to share their thoughts without dispute. Her quotation reads:
“May your song open hearts as flowers in bloom.”
The Fairy of Bravery stands tall with vibrant conviction. She is the itome of youthful defiance and strength. Her quotation reads:
“May your bravery be bold as a lion in youth.” The Fairy of Generosity holds the paradigm regarding the importance of gratefulness. She is presented as demure and humble to emphasize her inner fortitude and warmth. Her quotation reads:
“May your generosity flow as a river in spring.”
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“ May yo ur tho u g h t s b e as p u r e a s fr e s hly fa lle n snow ” - T he Fa iry of Purity
“ M ay your son g open hear ts as flower s in blo o m ” - The Fair y of Elo quenc e
“ May yo ur b rave r y b e b o l d a s a l i o n i n yout h ” - T he Fa iry of Brave ry
“ He re ’s t o long Naps and Pr inc ely K is s es ”
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- Carabos s e
“ May yo ur g e n e r o s i ty fl o w a s a r i ve r in sp ring ” - T he Fa iry of Ge ne rosity
“ M ay your r em ain for ever c ar efr ee as a w ind ” - The Fair y o f Vitality
“ May w i s d o m g u i d e yo u a s l a n t e r n in t he dark ” - T he L ila c Fa iry
- Prince ss Aur o ra
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The Fairy of Purity highlights the importance of sticking to one’s ideals such that the influence of others does not completely overtake personal values. Her quotation reads:
“May your thoughts be as pure as freshly fallen snow.” A young , whimsical hear t is evident within The Fairy of Vitality. She reigns over self-confidence, ensuring that said assurance doesn’t turn to arrogance by instigating a sanguine, nonchalant attitude. Her quotation reads:
“May you remain forever carefree as the wind.”
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Despite embodying the sinister persona in the ballet’s narrative, Carabosse is meant to symbolize the curious, mischevious nature that everyone has encountered at some point in their lives.
Her quotation reads:
“Here’s to long naps and princely kisses.” SLEEPING BEAUTY - NURSERY
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Beauty
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arents often ask me to design a room that will grow with their child. They
want a room that can start as a nursery and then easily transform into a child’s room, further leading to a teen room. This idea of transformation played a large role in my design of the Sleeping Beauty Room, because I had the opportunity to show my clients just how simple it is to create a space that is ageless.
“With modi fi cations in the bed and some
furniture, a beautiful room can stay with your child throughout his/her life.
I wanted to show that the transformation from Sleeping Beauty’s Nursery to her Child’s room is not a daunting task. In Sleeping Beauty Child’s room, I kept the foundation of the space, but replaced items that a child would no longer need from the nursery with more age appropriate items that any child would love. This room still carries the same feel as the nursery, but is more suitable for a growing child. The centerpeace of this room is a tufted, upholstered ZoyaB. Princess day bed with a
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crown to show that she is the Princess of her castle, a trundle below for royal sleepovers,
2013 Westchester Designer Showhouse,
upholstered child’s chairs for tea parties, and a glamorous ZoyaB. Princess Vanity for
benefiting Cerebral Palsy of Westchester
dress up. The fairies remain in the room as timeless pieces of art, but they will also continue to instill in your child the virtues that they represent.
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OPPOSITE SIDE: The focal point of the room is the ZoyaB. Princess Daybed, designed in a Gustavian style with luxurious tufted, upholstered headboards.
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LEFT: Every aspect of detail, from age appropriate dolls, artistic framings and knick knacks are enjoyable, enchanting and cherished.
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OPPOSITE SIDE: All the design elements come together as the “soul” of the room. Luxurious, awe inspiring, majestic, virtuous and amazing, when put together… give all your senses to transcend into the storybook world of Sleeping Beauty.
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LEFT and OPPOSITE: The Sleeping Beauty Child inspired bedroom will have you dream wonderful thoughts of “happily ever after�. This classic fairytale brings protection to your little one from the lilac fairy and the maidens. As we surround and cast the colors of pinks, pastels and other tints to saturate the emotion of cherishing our inner child. The child will be yearning to delight in fun and imagination, thus, giving shape to their personalities of individuality and great character.
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Beauty
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Te e n
or the transformation of a child’s room to their teen room, there can also be a
simple solution. Through my experience as a mother, I find that there is one common thing that is very important to all teenagers; sleep. Waking a sleeping teenager often comes with many bad repercussions. However, by having a bed that caters to their love for sleep as well as your love for beauty, I believe it’s pretty easy to keep you and your teen happy.
The focal point of the room is the ZoyaB. Princess 4-Poster Bed. Parents ask me, for what age this bed is appropriate, and I tell them, designing it,
“I was inspired by a bed that belonged to a Swedish Baroness. In my mind, It is appropriate for ages from 3-103.
The solid wood frame is hand finished with formaldehyde-free paints, such that the brush strokes themselves are visible; this generates a similar manifestation as the clean, serious style of the late 18th century.
O PPO SI TE SI D E: As seen at the 2013 Westchester Designer Showhouse, benefiting Cerebral Palsy of Westchester
This room is also easy to transform into a guest bedroom once your child is out of the house. Keeping the furniture pieces from your teenager’s room will transform this bedroom into a coveted room that is sure to impress your guests. It is a design that keeps on giving.
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RIGHT: As a young child goes into preadulthood, the adolescent is in the process of change, transformation and development. It is very important in any of the ZoyaB teen rooms to cultivate and proliferate the understanding of the journey in life. When in the rooms the character has to reflect the inspiration and essence of the individual. The teenagers energy, vision, fantasy, ideas will all come together when working towards and collectively putting together a well balanced, and well organized space. Which sometimes doesn’t always stays that way!
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LEFT: This desk is a part of The ZoyaB. Signature Collection ...Kids furniture redefined�.
Zoya.B Princess Collection is handmade in America with leading environmental and people friedly materials. ZoyaB. Princess Collection is designed and manufactured for a lifetime and generations to come employing old world craftmanship and attention to perfection in every piece. Each solid wood drawer interior has dovetail joints and is fitted with full extension under-mount drawer glides that close softly to the touch. ZoyaB. Princess Collection is painted with zero VOC painst, is Formaldehyde Free, and is socially and ecologinally friendly from the start.
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Clara’s
T H R E E
Room
lara’s Room is my Swedish inspired The Nutcracker themed designer
children’s playroom from the 2009 Holiday House. Like the E.T.A. Hoffman book on which the ballet and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s score are based, I wanted to present a window in the world of wonder and whimsy.
For those unfamiliar, The Nutracker is about a young girl (Marie, usually changed to Clara for the ballet) who encounters The Nutcracker Prince and takes part in a fierce battle against The Mouse King. After the battle in which she takes the role of the heroine, her adventures continue until her prince is made real. Unlike many other stories from the same era, Clara is a character who possesses both inner strength and good judgment, which makes this tale an uplifting and inspiring tale for young ladies everywhere. To tie in the season and setting, I am including custom embroidered runners featuring Nutcracker characters, a snowflake area rug and “Swarovski Snowflakes” on the window and table to depict the “Land of Snow”.
“But wait a minute, are the runners to long for the table or the table shrink? What do you think?”
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LEFT and RIGHT: Multiple dolls in various sizes from the Bla-Bla collection make fine party guests and needlepoint art in the form of a Christmas tree imbues the room with holiday spirit.
A genuine Jose Varona original from the estate of famed Soprano Beverly Sills give the room history through his unique watercolor interpretation of Mother Ginger while a Segovia chandelier provides elegant lighting for enchanted guests.
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Johnny’s
F O U R
Room
ack in 2006, the Merrywood Greenwich Showhouse sought to benefit the
campaign to expand and upgrade The Greenwich Family YMCA. The mission statement of the Greenwich YMCA drives home the point of “nurturing the potential of our whole family”. I want to express full support of the Greenwich YMCA organization, as they provide an unparalleled environment when it comes to childcare and youth and family development. But I also wish to remind the public that education is a major part of the nurturing of the whole person – specifically the mind. It is never too early to have a history lesson. If educational materials surround a child from the time he/she was born, in his/her nursery for example, they can only be better equipped when they start school and will quickly become a well-rounded person into adulthood!
“...and the Sea
will grant each man new hope,
as sleep brings dreams of Home”
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As seen at the
Merrywood Designer Showhouse, benefiting the Greenwich Family YMCA.
- Christopher Columbus
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RIGHT: Using the core idea of education in the nautical themed “Johnny’s Room”, three of the walls contain murals that center upon American history the Mayflower, Amerigo Vespucci and Christopher Columbus.
I wanted the walls to tell a story, give the viewer a feel of magic, and be very peaceful and dreamy with a variety of soft blue hues.
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LEFT and RIGHT: ZoyaB. custom American-made luxury baby furniture line, and Johnny’s Ship Chandelier, one of the focal points of the room. Perhaps a little known fact is that Prince William, now Duke of Cambridge, was the inspiration behind the William Armoire – furniture fit for your little prince. Each child should feel that they have their own space that makes them feel like royalty. “Johnny’s Room” has been featured in New York Spaces.
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Ariel ’s
F I F T H
Room
rowing up in the Ukraine, “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Anderson
was one of my favorite fairy tales. For my daughter, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” depicted a different perspective of this classic: the fun filled spirit and adventurous attitude of the heroine Ariel. In the fairy tale, dreams are endless when it comes to mermaids and “the girl who has everything.”
When I walked into the front bedroom of this picturesque Bridgehampton beach house, mermaids were the first thing that came to mind.
“I envisioned a classic décor
with whimsical accents throughout, a true combination
of both mermaid narratives.”
OPPOSITE SIDE :
As seen at the
2007 Hampton Decorator’s Showhouse, benefiting Southampton Hospital
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RIGHT: The focal point of this room is the “Princess Bed” from the ZoyaB. Collection, which was inspired by a bed that belonged to an 18th century Swedish Baroness.
I wanted the little princess of the room to feel like she is swimming in a beautiful blue ocean, so I draped the bed in a custom-made large blue plaid.
The monochromatic scheme is accented by a deep coral color throughout the room, accompanied by a petite coralprint that dresses the setteeand chairs, playfully topped with whimsical mermaid pillows.
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ABOVE and RIHGT: An appreciation of family is also present in this space through the Needlepoint Art. The series depicts Neptune protecting his daughters, each holding a special item representing their unique significance in their father’s life.
Just like Ariel in “The Little Mermaid,” the young lady I designed this room for is the youngest in her family. As she fulfills her curiosity about the incredible ocean below, exploring all that it has to offer, she becomes a strong, independent young woman.
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RIGHT: The earthy and feminine needlepoint rug, a Stark Carpet exclusive, grounds the room while giving the illusion of walking on the beach in search of shells. The warm tones and saturated colors bring a sense of sophistication while keeping the space playful for our young occupant.
BELOW: Lending a freshlook to classic forms, I have incorporated a clear Murano Glass chandelier and mirror.
While the “Princess” line of the ZoyaB Collection was designed in an elegant swedish style, the pieces featured in this room have been complimented with wimsical shell knobs.
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LEFT: For the final touch, I wanted to inspire the young collector by adding BLA-BLA mermaid dolls. These beautiful knitted dolls captivate the mystery and wonders of the sea. nd wonders of the sea.
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While the child I envisioned in this room gathers shells on the beach, may these mermaids trigger a life-long passion for collecting timeless works of art. By combining these two elements of the mermaid story and design,
“I aspired for a whimsical space full of imagination and adventure, with an educational perspective.”
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Peter’s
“I won’t grow up”
S I X T H
Room
were the famous words of Peter Pan, and our tiny character loves saying them too. He is a New Yorker who just turned 2 years old and his favorite stories are Peter Pan, The Lion King, Jungle Book and Anansi the Spider – a tale from the Ashanti.
Every child has his favorite stories and characters. Parents and educators teach through telling these stories, and I believe, the design of a child’s room can also play a role in education. When my daughter was little, we would read a book together and she would always be inspired. Then we would buy a toy and that would allow her to play and cultivate her imagination. Lastly, we would buy a video and talk about differences and similarities. I wanted to surround our little boy with all his favorite stories and allow his
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imagination to flourish. The focal point of the room is a Simon Horn Crib which has
2008 Kips Bay Decorator’s Showhouse,
just been converted into a Toddler Bed. The safari-inspired bedding is accentuated by
benefiting Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club
Peter’s own embroidered cashmere blanket. The bed is surrounded by murals; The Lion King’s Pride Rock to the right and Tinkerbell sprinkling her magic over the crib to the left.
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RIGHT: The Zoya B. Collection of toys, dolls and stuffed animals rise above the manufactured ones out on the market. The elements and caliber of materials we use are of a distinctive quality and excellence.
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When designing a nursery or toddler’s room one should always incorporate appropriate
teaches sense of direction
seating. The glider and ottoman set is number one on my list however, I also wanted
and fills the room with
Peter to have a chair of his own, after all he is 2! I have given him a luxurious faux
adventurous style.
leather wingback chair accented with green velvet welting, and incorporated a leopard print skirt with matching fringe to keep it youthful and fun.
Another essential aspect of a toddler’s room is, of course, the bookcase. Peter knows the importance of reading and learning and we have provided him with the start of his very own library. More importantly, the bookcase is at Peter’s reaching level, and that allows him to develop his sense of independence and challenges his creativity.
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LEFT: The observer, young or old will have the appreciation of Art, just by looking , admiring and perceiving through the minds eye.
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RIGHT: The necessities of life was a favorite. Melody that I still hum when I see the illustrated mural of the Jungle Book. What is quintessential in a childs life will be combined with humor, amusement and enchantment.
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LEFT: Peter’s personalized room celebrates the good spirits of life. The playfulness of the elephant leaping out at us, reminds of a purpose of cherishing the moment.
LEFT: The Artisanship of the framed needlepoint illustrations areawe inspiring exhibits of wonder and surprise.
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Affection...Protection...Tenderness...
These paintings depict the everlasting bond of love. PETER’S ROOM
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RIGHT: Luminous, radiant light shines about the nursery. Encircling the mood we want to achive.
LEFT: Faux-leather wingback chair with bookcase at eye level for curiosity and independence.
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he centerpiece of this room is the “Princess Bed”. Designing it, I was inspired
by a bed which belonged to an 18th century Swedish baroness. I wanted this little princess to feel like she is in an English rose garden, and there are roses everywhere…on the walls...on the bedding…on the rug. It reminded me of Alice in Wonderland, which was one of my favorite childhood stories. So, when I was designing the rug, I made the roses gigantic and used deeper colors to ground the room. With a feminine color palette of lavender, green and pink, our petite occupant is bound to feel like royalty.
I put a great deal of thought into the details of every room I design because I feel it’s the smaller touches that bring everything together. Starting from the rug all the way to the lighting fixtures, this room puts a modern twist on old world charm and is suitable for even the most contemporary princess.
Princess Bed from Z oyaB Collection
“...Every Little
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Girl’s Dream...”
OPPOSITE SIDE :
As seen at the
Designer Showhouse of New Jersey, benefiting Hackensack University Medical Center
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A BOV E: C ry s t a l Pe d a l C han d elier,with han d -p a i n t e d ceiling mu ral d e s i g n a d d s h eight t o t h e ro o m
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LEFT: One thing that I always consider when designing a child’s room is the educational value of the pieces I choose.
For this room I went with a series of needlepoint canvases. Each one is a work of art, and depicts a fairy tale that every little girl knows and loves; including: Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, The Wizard of OZ and The Nutcracker.
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LEFT: At the foot of the bed, there is an accommodation for an even smaller occupant. Made out of solid mahogany in the same style as the princess bed, the “Cafenero Dog Bed” assures that our little girl’s prince relaxes in the lap of luxury. After all you’ve given the princess a royal bed, her dog need not sleep like a beast.
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I believe that teaching a child the value of education is crucial in their development. As far as I am concerned it is never to early to learn.
“I hope, that the artwork will evoke curiosity in a child as well as a
thirst for literature and knowledge.”
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he “Dorothy Gale” room is about celebrating 70 years of magic with the
genuine American classic, “Wizard of OZ” as well as the golden years of cinematography. Dorothy’s room is also about teaching children, from ages 5 to 105, values in life lessons through parallels between the movie and the original L. Frank Baum story. And finally, Dorothy’s room is about expressing myself through the early work of my idol, Dorothy Draper.
To set the tone, I placed, Judy Garland’s Gold record “Somewhere over the Rainbow” (on loan from Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota) in addition to a Bang and Olufson TV playing the movie “Wizard of OZ”. I wanted to evoke a “technicolor” charm that inspires visitors to think, “I have a feeling I’m not in Kansas anymore!”
For the heart and souls of the room, I designed a custom made oval area rug representing Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow, Tin Woodsman…four friends on the their journey to the Emerald City. Centered on the ceiling, I designed a crystal ½ balloon chandelier up in
“There is no
the clouds, surrounded by the painted phrase,
Place like Home”.
O PPO SI TE SI D E: As seen at the 2009 Kips Bay Decorator’s Showhouse, benefiting Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club
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RIGHT: Sirenuse Hall Chair, 2 Princess chairs and an ottoman. This creates a perfect setting for acting out the chapter “The Guardian of the Gates” from L. Frank Baum’s book. Silver foil Princess Bookcases from the ZoyaB Collection display a stunning collection of Robert Tonner and Madame Alexander “Wizard of Oz” dolls and a complete 14 books set of Wizard of OZ stories. In addition, on display is an original 1939 Dorothy Doll, also on loan from Judy Garland’s museum.
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LEFT: The Focal Point of this room is a full size silver foil Princess Bed from ZoyaB Collection. Upholstered in pink vinyl, this bed sets the tone for most luxurious Italian bedding. Two shams and the flat sheet are embroidered in two colors of pink with scenes from the original L. Frank Baum book.
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LEFT: The vanity table is where Dorothy and her friends can act out her part of the movie “The Merry Old Land of OZ”.
RIGHT: Dorothy’s dresser and nightstands are also from ZoyaB. Collection, lacquered in a shade of green, painted with flowers taken from a 1939 styled fabric. For the final touch, I silver foiled the legs and added a silver line on top.
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T he W i cked W i tch o f t h e E as t
Dorot hy Ga le
T he Winge d Monkey
The W ic ked W itc h of the Wes t
T he T i n M a n
T he Sca re crow
T he C owa rdly Lion
G l i nda t he G ood Wi t ch
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For my finishing touches, on the following pages, I’ve added, one of a kind framed Needlepoint Art from my Wizard of Oz Collection. Each signature design is hand stitched and beaded by the artist using glistening and sparkling fibers to add a magical touch. Renee’s unique creations will add warmth and joy to any room or occasion and can only be described as
“Art in Stitches”. The visual beauty of this needlework is uniquely hers, but what will really move you are her inspirational quotes on each and every piece. These framed Needlepoint art designs will be treasured and passed on from generation to generation…
A silver foil Cafenero dog bed from ZoyaB Collection and Windsor chair painted with a large flower to represent Munchkin Land.
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Through Dorothy’s adventure to Oz, values and lessons were learned along the way.
This wonderful story has been teaching children of all ages about courage, compassion and knowledge among other great values, and reminds us that in the entire world,
“There’s no place like home…”
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All is changed...All is judged by the life of the child... and of all children.”
– Pam Brown
Happy Child...Better World
Rooms by ZoyaB.
“A woman with a child rediscovers the world.