New York City is famous for not offering much space, but you’d be surprised by how easily an unused basement can turn into a wonderland. Here the client gave us their basement to convert into a playroom for their three children—and all their friends. The only challenge we faced was the lack of natural light.
We changed the space by adding wallpaper, painting the walls and shelves and adding new carpets. In a few cases, we reused shelving they already owned, giving them a new coat of paint and a bright new lease on life. We brought in a variety of seating elements and furniture types to suit whatever mood the children are in on any given day.
Our starting point was this unique and colorful robot wallpaper. We chose something whimsical to bring both a sense of fun and vibrant color to the space.
Our advice? Keep it simple and most importantly, keep it fun; playrooms are about expressing creativity and letting go. With elements like a chalkboard wall, we created spaces for the children to add the final—and ever-changing—touches to the design of their spaces.
Raelyn W
Thursday 28th of March 2013
I love the green ladder shelf. Where did you find it? I am only able to find black and white models online.
Room Tour: Basement to Colorful Playroom | Project Nursery
Monday 31st of December 2012
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Erin
Wednesday 20th of June 2012
Great space. Where are the locker inspired bins from?
Cynthia
Monday 18th of June 2012
Hi there ! I love the colors of the walls, we're can I get them? Thanks Cynthia
ToddlerRemedies
Sunday 29th of April 2012
Hi Alessia and Julie: Thanks for the tip on the robot pillows. I am thinking of adding them to my son's room :)