Looking to add some fun and functionality to your child’s space? Check out these eight wonderful ideas for children’s room! Loft your child’s bed to gain more space and add different height levels. Your child will love climbing the ladder and having their own nook underneath. You could put a desk or bookcase under the loft, or curtain it off to create a small playhouse. Use chalkboard paint to cover a portion of the wall. Your child will be thrilled to draw on the walls without getting in trouble. Movie posters, photographs of your child’s favorite stars, or album covers [Read more...]

It’s that time of year again.  The chill is in the air and the ghost, princesses and cowboys knock on our doors with a cheerful Trick or Treat.  There are so many creative ideas to decorate your home for Halloween.  Why not turn a crisp fall afternoon into a fun Halloween craft day with your kids.  All of these decorations can be made with items you have around the house.   Twirled Construction Paper Pumpkin – Credit:  Kaboose    Cloths Pin Bats – Credit:  Martha Stewart  Cheese Cloth Spider Webs – Credit:  Martha Stewart Gilded Pumpkins – Credit:  [Read more...]

1. Easy Storage Make it easy for your kids to clean up after themselves. Divide toys, games, CDs and DVDs into clearly labeled storage bins, so that your children can recognize what goes where. Make sure that these bins are stored within easy reach for your children. Remember that storage containers do not have to be wire or plastic. Look for boxes or baskets that will match the color scheme of your basement or that will brighten it up with fun colors or patterns. 2. Creative Space Provide a space for your children to indulge their creativity. Consider devoting one [Read more...]

There are so many creative and easy things to do to add a little fun to your kids room.  Below are just a few ideas I have come across to get you started.  Of course most of the items can be purchased, but why not make it a DIY project!       Chalkboard tables are a fun way to add a reusable art space.  If you have an existing children’s table all you need to do is go to your local home improvement store and purchase a spray can or two of chalkboard paint.  If you are lucky enough [Read more...]

We had so much fun working with our last family in Stapleton.  They have a beautiful little baby girl and wanted to create a fun space for her to play and grow up in.  We designed a playroom using fun carpet tiles that are washable.  Chalkboard paint was used on one large wall allowing kids and adults to write fun messages and pictures.  Under the stairs we created a fun little playhouse, along with dutch door and entry light.   The media room includes all technology in a enclosed cabinet hiding all wires and equipment.  A gas fireplace was included [Read more...]

  This slide is such a fantastic way for our clients who build new or have a large demo project, to incorporate a little sense of fun for the kiddos! What a great idea… it makes me want to be a kid again!  This slide was incorporated into an exisitng stair case.  Won’t have to call them for dinner twice.   I saw this bed and it made me want to be a little girl again! Our furniture.blogspot.com has a few magical, mystical, fairytale beds just like this one… this however, is my personal favorite!!   A great way to make [Read more...]

Our client already had most of their basement finished by the builder, but had one area that still needed to be finished.  We started with stained concrete floors, very environmental and super easy to care for. They wanted to create an area that could be used for their vintage arcade games and exercise equipment.  A plasma TV was placed at the end of the room so it could be viewed while playing the games or while using the elliptical. We created a wall repurposing their old albums as art.  The clock in the middle features album covers for each of [Read more...]