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Name: Daisy
Age: Almost 2
Location: Athens, Georgia
Color Inspiration: Daisy was the inspiration. She's a bright, colorful girl with boundless energy. There was so much we wanted to put into the room, but we also wanted to respect how much she loves to run (and run and run and run), so we wanted to make sure we left space to do that...
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Color Inspiration continued: We used the shelving to mark off little stations within the room. There is a train area, a kitchen with a little dinette and baskets for shopping at the farmer's market, a trampoline, a dress up carousel, a flannel board, and a large reading area with raingutter bookshelves. We left a lot of open space for Daisy to run from end to end. The floors are cork, which has been great for sound insulation, and it's not too tough on the already-skinned knees. The bins on the shelves hold everything else we need: art supplies with a huuuuge drop cloth, puppets, musical instruments, blocks, etc.
Tip For Using Color: Don't be afraid of white! (Is that an odd tip for a color contest?) I've never been afraid of color, but this is the first white room we have ever had. It's been great to see how lively the trim color and the toys themselves can make a room. I never feel like I can't buy something for the room because the color's not right. Every color fits in this room.
Colors Used: Sherwin Williams paint
Trim Color: Real Red
Wall Color: Marshmallow
Ready to join in? The entry form is up through November 9 on our contest page.
FYI to all who commented on the previous posting of this room - the voting was not activated properly - this is a repost and the voting is now active. Thanks!
view janel's profile
I LOVE Daisy's playroom...beautiful, bright, and fun!
view jbielli's profile
love it!
view hbrowns's profile
how does she keep getting cuter?!?!?
view kendallb's profile
A beautiful room for a beautiful girl!
view arodriguez's profile
adorable! did you make the gutter bookshelves or buy them?
view kmkirk5's profile
I too NEVER do white - but this is an inspiration & makes me re-think.... if done correctly white is a lot of fun. GREAT JOB!!!!
view heathers's profile
would LOVE to play in that room
view mariahlynch's profile
Holy cow! That IS a huge room! Very cute. I love all the different little areas to play in!
Very fun room.
view burnttoast's profile
I love the trim color and the door. With such a vibrant color, of course white walls work!
view FaithMc's profile
Where do you get those crates for the expedit? LOVE the room.
view Elle78's profile
It is the PERFECT playroom!
view critterbelle's profile
Thanks for the votes and comments, everyone. We love the room too.
We made the rain gutter bookshelves. It took just one length of rain gutter and three brackets each. Less than $12 and ten minutes.
The crates for the Expedit shelves are Target's Itso brand. They fit perfectly!
view ksg's profile
A cool room for a cool kid!
view pelican1's profile
Delectable, Daisy........
view dotsyc's profile
I love it!
view pastaguy's profile
Beautiful, beautiful.....the perfect place to feel happy even on a rainy day...
view lclifton1's profile
Ah, someone else who loves the ITSO with the expedit - they're awesome!
view inkstainedwriter's profile
yay daisy! yay athens!
view JetKatDesign's profile
Love the room. May I ask where the play kitchen is from? We're thinking about Christmas presents for our daughter and the one you have is per-fect.
view christallman's profile
I don't usually like white walls (or red trim for that matter!) but you have used them so expertly here--the room is bright (but not garish) and playful and so inviting.
My absolute favorite feature is the "raingutter" bookshelf.
They are perfectly suited to Daisy's height so she can see her choices and select her favorite book of the hour. Such a great idea!
You have my vote!
Erin
http://www.littlenutmeg.com
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Thanks again, all.
The play kitchen is made by Kidcraft. We got it (and almost everything else) off of Craigslist.
view ksg's profile
I want them to do this to my son's room
view danmatt's profile
What a lovely room for a gorgeous little girl!
view jclamp's profile
Beautiful photos! Thoughtful, playful, clever design! Please do my room next!
view cindyj's profile
Thumbs up to Daisy and Karen! I love this room!
Barb Benson
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Love, love, LOVE this room!!!!
view angeewa's profile
Very creative! A perfect room for a perfect little girl!
view loucarter8's profile
I love the painted trim!
view babycoco's profile
I love the way the art is hanging at kid level. I fear my son would have that off the wall in no time, though (and probably winging it down the stairs...)
view csc76's profile
I like everything about this room. It works so well because
every plaything is within the child's reach. The colors are
bright and inviting. Excellent job.
view biorra59's profile
What a lovely room.
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