Unbe-LEE-vable

As parents to young kids, the clients of this project wanted their young daughter and two sons to feel at home in their new house as soon as possible—even before they tackled the kitchen, primary suite or main living spaces. This untraditional kick-off to a house renovation started with the goal of infusing each child’s individual style into the design of their respective bedrooms. The clients envisioned an artsy and color-filled aesthetic for their daughter, a traditional and tailored look for their middle son and a spunky MCM vibe for their littlest son.

Each bedroom had its share of difficulties, including high ceilings with asymmetric ceiling clips in one room and a dated bathroom between the boys’ rooms. In addition, the designers worked to find creative ways to deliver a timeless, high-end finish that would age well over time, sparing the clients from overinvesting in spaces their children would inevitably outgrow.

The project team embraced the asymmetry in the middle son’s room by building a towering bunk wall with brass guardrails and a custom staircase. Each bunk features individual reading sconces and a niche to display books and toys. The designers leaned into the angled ceiling and odd floor plan by creating a seating area. The three siblings love to be together, so the bunks and a reading couch work perfectly within the space. They reconfigured the Jack-and-Jack bathroom to give the brothers more personal space, providing each boy with their own full bath with ample closet space.

In the youngest son’s room, the designers accentuated the bright colors and millwork to create a fun and lively space that will grow with the boy and his energetic personality. A hanging chair and vintage posters finish off the look.

For the daughter’s room, they embraced a spectrum of color without being too “girly,” utilizing the “more is more” mantra with pattern on pattern. The long custom desk under the window allows her plenty of space to craft, paint and draw.