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Just When You Think this Playroom Can’t Get Any Cuter, You Spot the Art Nook

Riley is a cute five-year-old boy who is the pride of his parents’ eyes. He loves all things Star Wars and superheroes and can spend hours and hours drawing. His parents wanted a playroom that would cater to all of his loves now but would also grow along with him. Riley’s dad, in particular, really wanted a space where he and Riley could hang out, watch movies and just be boys.

Colorful Playroom

The room had crisp white wainscoting, so we decided on some dramatic dark walls to create a cozy space. We added a fun sectional sofa for movie night. No playroom is complete without storage, so we purchased some shelving and striped canvas bins to keep the shelves organized and fun.

The coffee table we used is rustic, so it’s perfect for putting feet on and playing a fun game of Hungry Hungry Hippos. Two gray ottomans, for added seating, invite friends to play along.

Colorful Playroom

The room had two closets, and we thought it would be such a fun idea for Riley to have one transformed into a little art nook. We added some cool reclaimed barn wood that our contractor picked up and Dad loved. Turns out, the barn wood was an old fence from Kentucky, freighted all the way to Arizona! Dad loves anything with a story, so it was the perfect backdrop. We added a desk with an art display overhead, using wires stretched between eye hooks. To attach the art, we just used small silver binder clips that you can purchase at your local store.

Out of view, we added two shelves for storage so that the desk can stay neat and tidy. Two stools invite Dad or a friend to join in on the creativity.

Art Nook in Colorful Playroom

The room has turned out to be Riley’s favorite room. Usually when he gets home from school, he lets his parents know he his headed there to work on his art. We are thrilled that he loves the space as much as we do, and we are hoping for a “Riley Original” soon!

Photography by John Woodcock

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  1. avatar Courtney Eccard says:

    Would love to know where the rug is from?

    Beautiful Room!! I wish you were closer to NC.. would love to have you design our playroom.

  2. Hi Gabby!
    Each letter has a keyhole hanger or two (depending on the letter) . We had a professional come in and install them straight. Our first attempt at doing it ourselves was not successful. Haha!
    Saw and Steel is where we get our marquis letters.
    Xo
    Jen

  3. avatar Gabby says:

    How did you hang up the letters I’m so confused !?

  4. avatar Karlie Siudut says:

    Where are the leather floor poofs from?

  5. avatar Jennifer Crawford says:

    Hello!
    I would also like to know where the rug came from!
    Thanks!

  6. avatar Cristina says:

    Hello :)
    What size are the PLAY letters?

  7. avatar Amanda says:

    Where is the rug from?

  8. avatar Beth says:

    The PLAY letters came from Saw & Steel.

  9. avatar Beth says:

    Hi Becca, The designers used Dunn Edwards DE5888 Luna Pier for the walls.

  10. avatar Debbie Gilman says:

    Why bother sharing your awesome playroom when you won’t even respond to viewers questions…classless.

  11. avatar Michelle says:

    Love this room! Can you please share where you bought the PLAY letters? I like the size of them and how they light up! Thanks for the inspiration. : )

  12. avatar Joy says:

    What a great venue to spark your child’s creativity. Getting your children a space that’s suited for learning and art may be a little costly but you’ll thank yourself one day for it.

  13. avatar Becca says:

    What color is this navy?