Outdoor-Inspired Toddler Room

Before

The Dilemma

Host Lee Snijders visits the family and Gary and Chara explain that Luc's room was thrown together at the last minute without any thought for style or theme. They don't like the wall color, Luc's toys need proper storage and the crib needs to be replaced with a toddler bed. Along with making the room multifunctional for playing, reading and watching television, safety is addressed and the vertical blinds on the closet will be dismantled in case a precocious Luc wants to pull them down. Snijders also suggests turning the closet into a hideaway.

The Solution

Luc's room is redesigned with play in mind — here's how the design team creates a room fit for a young explorer:

• New furniture pieces include an armoire and a toddler bed. Fun age-appropriate camping items include a sleeping bag, lantern, backpack and explorer kit.
  
• The walls and ceiling are painted sky blue to simulate the outdoors.