With two successful books under her belt, a regular design contributor on the Today Show, an editor at 1stDibs and iVillage.com, Susanna Salk, has quickly positioned herself and rightfully earned the reputation of one of today's top harbingers of style.
This week, we sit down to discuss her newest book, "Room for Children" which showcases, of course, the interior design of children's rooms. If you have a book, grab it and following along as we discuss the images, great tips and a general approach to the one room in the house where it's ok to play.
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"Room for Children" publisher Rizzoli is generously giving away a copy of the book to one of our listeners! So, in the comments section, please share a quick story about a kids room you've decorated for your own kids, a client, or even when you were a kid! The book can only be sent to US and Canada. Thanks!
Comments
What a fantastic book; I'll probably buy it anyway.
I have done my fair share of kids room, having four children of my own. Just last week I posted on the latest makeover for my teen daughter's room!
Kids rooms are always a challenge, since children's emerging style ideas sometimes clash with the parents or designer plans. I love their input and I found that rooms without to much styling work best. Kids want to decorate their places with their artwork, their creations of all sorts, found objects and the likes! I also favor a low key approach, there will be no regret when things go wrong and children are able to get messy when they need to!
And they should feel comfortable and safe!
With large space for the imagination!
XX
Victoria
What a fantastic giveaway- book looks amazing!!!
~Mel
Fingers crossed and hoping we win,
Christy and children
The joy moms take is making places for their children is strong medicine. It's as if one of the reasons for having a baby is so you can do a new room LOL.
Anyway, as the dad I did what I could while thinking: "No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy." The kids WILL trash things, get over it. The children mold me more than I mold them. It's all over so quickly.
Would love to have this book!
When I was a teenager, I decorated my room in purple and black. I lived in a log house and painted the walls that weren't logs purple and sewed myself a purple and black quilt. I had a huge purple rug from Pottery Barn Teen and it looked very neat!!
Thanks for the chance to win!
countrystars95@yahoo.com
~Lauri
http://knitsandreads.blogspot.com
l_meinhardt@yahoo.com
xo,
cristin
When I was little my mom was very crafty. We had a very old and small house, but it had alot of character, and my favorite thing, window seats:) I had antique furniture, and old desk painted a light blue that folded down, white coverlet, striped wallpaper in white and blue. My sink in my bathroom was ugly and she made a skirt to hide the pipes with a laura ashley floral fabric. It was so perfect!!
Once, I designed a pink candy striped princess bedroom complete with an entire veiled ceiling made from tulle.
My youngest room took 5 coats of purple to get it dark enough but it was worth every hour it took to get it right...
After listening I so want a copy of this book... it would be very nice to win it... but if not I will be purchasing this one for sure... you all made it sound so amazing... Thank you all for an hour of pure enjoyment. Regards, CAM
If you post the pictures and talk about them we do not have to go out and buy the book...
I will say it again I so enjoyed the post, Thanks again everyone!
I've had fun decorating my children's rooms, rooms of friends and after a few years of nothing much...a grandchild! It starts again and I will never be to old to decorate. The only way I'll stop trying new ideas or "take to my bed" is when I'm dead.
I cherished the experience of creating my daughter's room. It has quite a cottage look: light yellow walls, shutters in the windows, an antique wicker chair, wood floors, creamy white furniture. She loves it!
Susanna's book sounds wonderful, and I'd be delighted to win it!
Thank you again,
Jennifer
joejen92@yahoo.com
I am currently working on my 2 year old little boys room and my 13 year old daughter! What a range!!! The one room I am stumped on is my daughters....she is an avid figure skater! And I have searched and searched for some creative ways to make her bedroom a "figure skater" bedroom....and I am lost... the only thing I have is my imagination cause there isn't much out there for girls figure skating rooms! I would love to own this book ...as hopefully it will draw the inspiration I need to make her room magical and special!
Thank you!
Kristi Ripley
www.nurserynotations.com
I always love your discussions!
martih at usa dot com
For my boys room..I went very nautical and painted their beds and night table navy blue...the rest of their room is light blue.. and then I spray painted in a medium blue some frames and put all their latest "art" work!! would love to get this book..I'm in need of more inspiration for my 3 and 6 year old boys!
elizgonz@hotmail.com