A professional couple with two children , these homeowners had recently moved from China to Vancouver . They were looking to furnish their 4,500 square foot home . Ryan , who was 10 at the time of this project , and his mother wanted a room that would grow with him into his teenage years but still be enjoyable while younger . He had many interests including hockey , music , and art so picking a theme was complicated . Instead , Designer Lori Steeves decided to style the room as a blank canvas for him to add things that reflect his interests at any given time . They created a space where Ryan could relax , play , and read .