Today I want to share with you a recently completed playroom project for one of my very favorite clients.
I have been working with the Goldstein’s now for about 4 years on several different projects in their home.
We started out years ago with their family room and sunroom, and over the years have completed their dining room, sitting room, library, master bedroom and toddler bedroom.
Our most recent project is the kids’ playroom.
The Goldstein’s are a wonderful blended family of 10 with 5 children still living at home; ages 14 years old to 3 months old. They wanted a space that was all about the kids, that would be fun, safe, functional and suitable for all their ages – teenager to infant.
The large game room on the second level was the obvious choice to transform into a fun kids’ playroom.
We were starting from scratch with this room – All new paint, furniture, storage, art and accessories. The only keepers were the existing red patterned custom drapery panels and large TV and equipment. The red draperies were the inspiration for the room’s color palette.
The Plan
This is the space plan for our playroom.
We brought in a sectional from West Elm that we scored a great deal on, A large wall unit from Ikea with plenty of storage and room for the large TV and equipment, two swivel chairs also from Ikea, a kid’s play table and chairs from Land of Nod, an end table from Ikea, and a custom coffee table that I designed and had made by my carpenter. The coffee table had to be large enough to accommodate a train set.
The Before
Ready for it?
The room was very cluttered with toys everywhere due to the lack of storage. Brace yourselves 
The Color Palette
The color inspiration came from the existing red custom drapery panels that they had made about five years ago. The draperies were still quite beautiful and in very good condition. I had my seamstress modify them slightly so they would look a bit fuller. I decided to go with really saturated colors – leaning towards primary colors in green, yellow, red and blue. I also brought in a bit of black and white to help balance out all the color in the room.The wall color is also a neutral pale gray green (Sherwin Williams Useful Gray). I kept the sectional and wall unit neutral as well, since they are the two largest pieces in the room.
The Finished Play Room
Here is the new space……
First in Waterlogue photo editor, just because
Painted in Waterlogue
Here are different views of the space. These photos were taken with my iPad, but will have professional photos done soon
As you can see, the pillows played a major role in anchoring our color scheme. I love the fun green swivel chairs and the yellow coffee table.
The Piece de Resistance
Every room needs art to make it complete. My clients love original art. In fact we only use original art in their home. What better way to add a unique and personal touch than having the kiddos paint the art for the room using acrylic paints in the room’s color scheme. I then selected six, and framed them in picture frames from Ikea. I think my little Picassos did an amazing job! Don’t you?
There it is!
The install went well and my clients (including the kiddos) love the room and are very happy with it! That makes me happy
Could you handle this much color in a room? Leave me a comment below
Thanks for checking out my latest project. I will be sure to share the professional photos soon
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Be Inspired!
Veronica Solomon, Casa Vilora Interiors
VeronicaSolomon.com
Wow, very nice, you are very talented. Wish I had an eye for that:) I am sure the kids LOVE it
Thank you so much!
that looks awesome!
Thank you Linse!
Wonderful job! I love that the room is very classy looking, but has various pops of color and is very child friendly.
Thank you Kungphoo!
Thanks for the great tips – I firmly believe that children need their own space!
That’s right. Personalizing it is always a great way to go too
I love everything about the room especially the table. It’s great that you had the kids create the art. It makes the room that much more personal.
Absolutely! They are so proud of their masterpieces
You’re an amazing decorator. I loved doing this to my son’s room when he was little and let me:=) Question….do you have to see a room to do a layout like you do? I am struggling with a new arrangement, but don’t live close enough for you to come see and was wondering if dimensions and walls, windows if you could provide that service?
I can definitely help you with that without seeing the room. All I need is a rough sketch of the room with the measurements and a couple of pictures.
What huge transformation. I as well like the coffee table….great for storage and games!
Thank you Marjory!
I love when clients come back for other jobs, that means you did a great job in the first place – it is the highest compliment in my book. I love the transformation of the playroom. I think I will use your idea for the train table in my sons room. He had one that was damaged in the move across the country and I like that option better than the traditional tables.
I agree about repeat business being the highest compliment. In fact, these clients have referred me to several other clients. I love working with them! Let me know if you need dimensions or any details on the cocktail table
I chuckled a little because if that’s what you call a playroom down your way, then you should see what we all call playrooms up here in New England. What you have there is a family room – a play room is filled with toys and kids furniture, not couches and desks
Lol. Well it is primarily a playroom but suitable for mom and dad as well. There is tons of storage in this room. A closet full of toys and games, the wall unit full of video games and movies, the cocktail table full of books and small items and tons of storage bins that are not shown in the pictures
You did an amazingly great job and I love those pillows. The before and after is stunning. I’m actually looking into re-doing my own kids playroom and I love what you did with this one.
What a great transformation and still is practical for the kids.
I really liked reading this blog.
Great images with beautiful deep colors.
Veronica, you are very talented! I love how the playroom came out! Modern, but comfy and totally playable-in!
Thank you Ashley!
That is an awesome room. I would kick the kids out and use it myself. Great job.
haha! That’s funny Bradley
Love the coffee table! Perfect for a playroom with all of the storage and play space!
What a great makeover you did it looks wonderful.
What an awesome before and after!!! I love the green chairs. Our playroom is a disaster!!
I like how it’s a room for the kids, but it isn’t so overwhelmingly about the kids. Adults can sit in there and feel relaxed too! Good job on the room makeover!
I don’t use a lot of color, although your room turned out fantastic. I should try using more color too.
This is awesome!! You are so talented and it is obvious you love what you do!!! Way to go!
Wow! What an awesome make over! Get it girl!
The before and after pictures are great! Such a difference – you definitely have an eye for color and organization! Rock on~
Oh my heart what a transformation! I am seriously in love with it! It looks stunning! I want a kids playroom to look like that.
What a great room for kids! You are very talented and I am sure those kids will be well pleased. Kids love to have a place to hangout that is their own. Well done!
Love the room and the colours from the pillows. The kids art is such a great touch. I can see how it won’t take much in the future to change it up, new art on the wall, new pillows, etc.
Beautiful.
You are so good at what you do. No wonder they were happy. That was amazing!
It looks more like a family room, a comfy place everyone can gather. Love that you use Ikea and oher sources. These are not my color choices and I prefer fewer colors in a room, but you decorated for your client . They were pleased and have been in the past. Returning customer is the best compliment you can get.
Very nice Veronica!!!! Great idea!!! Thanks for sharing
Huge difference for sure! Love what you did with that room! Great job!
OMG! I feel much better now. I was afraid I wouldn’t see any of your creative talents today and I was having withdrawals!! Thanks, thanks, thanks for sharing! I love this!
Awwww Tina! Thanks so much fir the encouragement! You are a sweetheart!
WOW that is amazing what a difference <3 I love your style! x
What an amazing change! I love how you had the kids paint masterpieces for the room!
WOW! What a wonderful transformation! Great style and decorating ideas!
Thanks for all your great comments!
Oh wow, I love , love, love the color. I especially love those green chairs. I love how the color pops in this room. You really have a nice style.
You really are talented! I can’t believe the difference between the pictures.
The room looks great! I love that you found a table that would store trains that could be used on the tabletop.
I love this playroom and it is beautiful. Can you please come to my house and redo my sons’ room?
I would love to anytime!
You have done amazing work
Thank you all for your great comments. I had fun designing this room. I am glad you all like it
I like using kid’s art for decor – bright and allows the kids to take pride.
And just where were you when my kids were little? We could have used some of your great ideas! I can see why your client keeps bringing you back in to their home…
Wow, what a huge difference!! I love seeing before and after pictures. The playroom looks so much more bright and cheery.
Oh I love how you planned your decorating. I love to see walls in rooms and lots of spaces.
You did a fantastic job! I think that you did great! I love everything about the room. I think my favorite thing is the kids’ artwork in the room. I think that everything fits perfectly.
Wow, you really updated the look and feel of the room. I like the bright jewel tones cushions. They really added a nice touch
Beyond the whole new energy you gave to the space, Veronica, what was great was that you were able to obtain it with a smart balance of IKEA pieces and special custom touches. And the framed kid-art? Genius! Congratulations on a terrific reinvention of a room!
Wow, you did a fantastic job on this playroom! I would love to do a room similar to this for our daughter!
That looks so great!!! I love the colors, and the adult space, too!
Wow! I love the new room. It exudes cozy. Awesome job!!
What a beautiful transformation! I love the color. Bright, pure colors are my thing!