Science-Lab Playroom

A dull playroom is transformed into a cool science lab.

Kidspace : Episode HKID-209 -- More Projects »

Before: Just Plain Dull
Brothers Jacob and Joshua love all things relating to the natural world. In fact, their favorite pastime is visiting their local science center. Parents, Kimberly and Bill would like to turn the boys’ dull playroom (pictured, right) into a more stimulating environment where they can explore and learn about the world around them.
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After: Science Lab
Designer James Koster gave the two young science aficionados the science-lab playroom they dreamed about. Their cool, new room comes complete with an aquarium, evolutionary timeline, a color spectrum and a solar system. The total cost of the project was $700 plus the cost of the aquarium.

Makeover products
human-body chart, laminated periodic table, insect-classification poster: Ward's Natural Science
ant farm: Steve Spangler Science
sharks of the United States poster: Argus-Mariner Consulting Scientists
paint: Behr - Castle Moat 580-6 (ceiling), Clear Water 530 C-2 (upper wall blue), Azurean 530 B-5 (ocean blue), Tart Apple 420B-4 (green stripe), Bloomsberry 640 B-5 (lavender stripe), Blaze Orange 260B (orange stripe) - all eggshell finish
bucket for pulley system: Target
supplies for solar system: A.C. Moore
club soda vortex experiment: Giant Food
window shades: Ayers Hardware
lumber for aquarium wall: The Home Depot



Resources
paint
Behr Process Corp.
Website: www.behr.com

decorative project materials
Steve Spangler Science
Website: www.stevespanglerscience.com

decorative project materials
Ward's Natural Science
Website: www.wardsci.com
Guests
Matt Cosgrove
Carpenter, Cosgrove Carpentry
We apologize no contact information is available.

James Koster
Architect, James Koster Architect, PLLC
Website: www.jkosterarch.com
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