Kids' Rooms Hold a World of Possibilities
Patterns, textures, shapes and colors from across the globe help create stylish, worldly spaces for kids
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Princesses and superheroes are all well and good, but they don't last long. Sure, a 5-year-old might love them, but what about a 10-year-old?
My basic rule for nurseries and kids' rooms is to create something that is young and playful but that won't be completely useless in five years. That's why I love these kids' rooms influenced by global design. They are lovely, fun, and timeless.
Global style is a close relative to eclectic style. While it sometimes takes the form of a single theme — say, an African room — it most often blends colors, patterns and items from across the globe to create a lively, well-balanced room.
My basic rule for nurseries and kids' rooms is to create something that is young and playful but that won't be completely useless in five years. That's why I love these kids' rooms influenced by global design. They are lovely, fun, and timeless.
Global style is a close relative to eclectic style. While it sometimes takes the form of a single theme — say, an African room — it most often blends colors, patterns and items from across the globe to create a lively, well-balanced room.
Draping an Indian block-print fabric against the wall lightens up this nursery and creates a cozy pocket around the crib.
Who says a playhouse has to look like an English cottage? This tepee is easy and fun (and cuter, if you ask me).
by Benedict August
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This map mural is a more literal take on the global theme. And the Innit rocker adds a bit of modern tropical to the mix.
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by Shelley Gardea
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| The layered fabrics and texture in this room give it an exotic vibe, especially those suzani floor pillows and bright orange throws. |
by Niche Interiors
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The Moroccan pouf has become an iconic piece in eclectic decor. It makes a perfect footrest and adds a touch of the casbah to this kids' room.
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| All that white is Scandinavian. The hammock is from Latin America. And the wall map is just plain globally minded. |
by Jeanette Lunde
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This is not exactly exotic, but it is also very Scandinavian. Colorful details against an all-white background are a dead giveaway.
There are subtle touches of the exotic in this otherwise traditional and subdued girl's room. The shape of the headboard evokes Middle Eastern architecture. The table lamps have a Moroccan filigree feel, and the mixed textures and patterns of the wall, bed and blanket give it a global lushness.
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| Here's one way to bring the world into the room: Stick the Taj Mahal on the wall. This nursery was designed specifically to inspire curiosity about the world. |
Big Ben is in the same nursery. So is a richly colored MIddle Eastern patchwork rug.
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| This formal and neutral nursery is enlivened by bright Mexican fiesta pompoms, a variety of poufs and floor pillows, and an African-inspired pink zebra rug. |
Ideabook published on Aug. 20, 2012.
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