I designed this gender neutral playroom around the large wall mural/map of the world.  That determined my color palette — browns, blues, greens, taupes, and whites.  I found a great green and white cabana stripe for the roman shades and a rug that reminded me of the sand to convert our hardwood floors into a more playroom-friendly surface.   From there, I brought in fun but functional pieces that would grow with our children from infancy to toddlerhood and beyond.  This is such a happy space for my daughter and her playmates!