A Castle Playroom for Two

Like a fairy godmother, Kidspace designer Chelsea Norton grants the kid's wishes. Lily got a dressing room for all her costumes and a stage in which to wear them. Aiden got his castle and drawbridge in the form of a loft with trap door, a climbing rope and turrets. And, a wizard's chest full of tricks and toys is tucked away on the shelf.

After the walls are painted a regal shade of purple, gray bricks are stenciled on to make the fortress walls. Words to live by, written in Spanish make a noble wall border. The border is created on the computer using a gothic-style font. It is printed on self-adhesive label paper; each letter is cut out using a razor knife then carefully adhered to the wall. The existing chandelier is spray painted dark bronze to give it an old patina worthy of the castle setting.

Makeover products
sponges, knights helmet: Ayers Variety & Hardware
rope for trap door: Rei
fabric and fabric dye: Jo-Ann Fabrics
knights costume: Party City (crusader kit)
storage ottomans, mirror, chairs: Target
ivy garlands: Michaels
flowers: A.C. Moore
theatre light "gels" for fire sconce: Guitar Center