Example of a trendy nursery design in Chicago

It even includes a carnival style game to store the stuffies!
Large elegant girl carpeted and beige floor playroom photo in New York with beige walls

Up close and personal with the duo of toy soldiers at the front door, Their beautiful details include multicolored buttons, rosy red cheeks and beautiful black and metallic helmets.

When we imagine the homes of our favorite actors, we often think of picturesque kitchens, artwork hanging on the walls, luxurious furniture, and pristine conditions 24/7. But for celebrities with children, sometimes that last one isn’t always accurate! Kids will be kids – which means there may be messy bedrooms, toys strewn across their play area, and maybe even some crayon marks or finger-paints on walls or floors. Lucy Liu recently partnered with One Kings Lane and Paintzen to redesign her son Rockwell’s playroom in their Manhattan apartment for that reason. Previously, Lucy had decided not to focus too much on the layout or color of the space – it was simply a room to hold all of Rockwell’s toys. There wasn’t much of a design element to it and very little storage. Lucy was ready to change that – and transform the room into something more sophisticated and tranquil for both Rockwell and for guests (especially those with kids!). And to really bring that transformation to life, one of the things that needed to change was the lack of color and texture on the walls. When selecting the color palette, Lucy and One Kings Lane designer Nicole Fisher decided on a more neutral, contemporary style. They chose to avoid the primary colors, which are too often utilized in children’s rooms and playrooms. Instead, they chose to have Paintzen paint the walls in a cozy gray with warm beige undertones. (Try PPG ‘Slate Pebble’ for a similar look!) It created a perfect backdrop for the decor selected for the room, which included a tepee for Rockwell, some Tribal-inspired artwork, Moroccan woven baskets, and some framed artwork. To add texture to the space, Paintzen also installed wallpaper on two of the walls. The wallpaper pattern involved muted blues and grays to add subtle color and a slight contrast to the rest of the walls. Take a closer look at this smartly designed space, featuring a beautiful neutral color palette and lots of exciting textures!

Small elegant gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor reach-in closet photo in Houston with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Now it's a destination playroom full of inspiring things to do and explore! It even includes a stage area that's become the draw of the neighborhood! (We went back and added black side panels to completely screen the back stage area - but neglected to take a picture!)

Same exact space, but now 100% useful! It includes an art area, a pretend school and even a secret space behind that closed door!
Mid-sized transitional gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor playroom photo in New York with purple walls

This customer was looking for a garage workbench and storage. We were able to meet those needs with a storage system for them, including tall garage cabinets to store the kids toys and sport equipment!

This early 90's contemporary home was in need of some major updates and when my clients purchased it they were ready to make it their own. The home features large open rooms, great natural light and stunning views of Lake Washington. These clients love bold vibrant colors and clean modern lines so the goal was to incorporate those in the design without it overwhelming the space. Balance was key. The end goal was for the home to feel open and airy yet warm and inviting. This was achieved by bringing in punches of color to an otherwise white or neutral palate. Texture and visual interest were achieved throughout the house through the use of wallpaper, fabrics, and a few one of a kind artworks.

Filling a large great room is always a challenge. I used two large matching sofas and designed a large cocktail table to service both sofas. The table was made by Seth Woods. The sofa fabric is contract grade to be child and pet friendly. The rug is polypropylene and very stain resistant as well. The window treatments are sheer lined with sheer to filter the light and frame the window nicely. The sofa table is a custom design. We wanted to bring a metal finish into the room and we wanted to place the 2 storage benches under it to conceal toys. The arched stretcher in the design allows for that. This was fabricated by Small Axe Forge and Daylight Cabinetry. We used neutral tones and textures to keep the room calm and serene. The red accents were brought in to add warmth and depth.

Three apartments were combined to create this 7 room home in Manhattan's West Village for a young couple and their three small girls. A kids' wing boasts a colorful playroom, a butterfly-themed bedroom, and a bath. The parents' wing includes a home office for two (which also doubles as a guest room), two walk-in closets, a master bedroom & bath. A family room leads to a gracious living/dining room for formal entertaining. A large eat-in kitchen and laundry room complete the space. Integrated lighting, audio/video and electric shades make this a modern home in a classic pre-war building. Photography by Peter Kubilus

This playroom is fun, BRIGHT, and playful. I added a built-in the wraps around a corner of the room to store toys and books. I even included a reading nook. The ombre shiplap wall is the star of the show!

This playroom is fun, BRIGHT, and playful. I added a built-in the wraps around a corner of the room to store toys and books. I even included a reading nook. The ombre shiplap wall is the star of the show!

This playroom is fun, BRIGHT, and playful. I added a built-in the wraps around a corner of the room to store toys and books. I even included a reading nook. The ombre shiplap wall is the star of the show!

This playroom is fun, BRIGHT, and playful. I added a built-in the wraps around a corner of the room to store toys and books. I even included a reading nook. The ombre shiplap wall is the star of the show!

This playroom is fun, BRIGHT, and playful. I added a built-in the wraps around a corner of the room to store toys and books. I even included a reading nook. The ombre shiplap wall is the star of the show!

This growing family of six was struggling with a dysfunctional kitchen design. The center island had been installed at an odd angle that limited accessibility and traffic flow. Additionally, storage space was limited by poor cabinet design. Finally, doorways in and out of the kitchen were narrow and poorly located, especially for children dashing in and out. Other design challenges included how to better use a 10’ x 12’ room for children’s jackets and toys and how to add a professional-quality gas range in a neighborhood were natural gas wasn’t available. The new design would address all of these issues. DESIGN SOLUTIONS The new kitchen design revolves around a more proportional island. Carefully placed in the center of the new space with seating for four, it includes a prep sink, a second dishwasher and a beverage center. The distressed ebony-stained island and hutch provides a brilliant contrast between the white color cabinetry. White Carrera marble countertops and backsplash top both island and perimeter cabinets. Tall, double stacked cabinetry lines two walls to maximize storage space. Across the room there was an unused wall that now contains a 36” tower fridge and freezer, both covered with matching panels, and a tall cabinet that contains a microwave, steam unit and warming drawer. A propane tank was buried in the back yard to provide gas to a new 60” professional range and cooktop. A custom-made wood mantel hood blends perfectly with the cabinet style. The old laundry room was reconfigured to have lots of locker space for all kids and added cabinetry for storage. A double entry door separated the new mudroom from the rest of the back hall. In the back hall the back windows were replaced with a set of French door and added decking to create a direct access to deck and backyard. The end result is an open floor plan, high-end appliances, great traffic flow and pleasing colors. The homeowner calls it the “kitchen of her dreams.”

This playroom is fun, BRIGHT, and playful. I added a built-in the wraps around a corner of the room to store toys and books. I even included a reading nook. The ombre shiplap wall is the star of the show!

This playroom is fun, BRIGHT, and playful. I added a built-in the wraps around a corner of the room to store toys and books. I even included a reading nook. The ombre shiplap wall is the star of the show!