DREAM
Designer Jane Lockhart created a
stunning girl’s room that will grow
with her as she ages.
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS CAN YOU
TALK TO US ABOUT THE BEDROOM'S
DESIGN AND LAYOUT?
JANE LOCKHART This bedroom had great
proportions; a tall ceiling, generous square
footage, an interesting window wall and it
is south-facing, at the front of a newly built
house. Our challenge was to create a cozy
bedroom a little girl could grow into.
With three older brothers, we wanted to
create a space this little girl could call her
own. We chose to carpet the entire floor
for comfort in a light tone to keep this room
airy and light. We introduced a “big girl bed,”
not just to fit the scale of the room but also
to help her get used to sleeping in her new,
bigger room. Of course, for the transition, we
added a step stool so she could easily climb
in bed. A comfy chair nestled in the corner
by the window is a cozy spot for daytime
reading and bedtime stories. It anchors the
corner with oversized floor pillows that can
be placed on the floor for added seating. A
table and chairs for teatime addressed her
interests and helped personalize the space.
CHT CAN YOU OFFER WORDS OF
WISDOM TO READERS LOOKING TO
RE-DESIGN THEIR CHILD’S ROOM.
JL Buy the best bed you can. It’s the most
important purchase in a bedroom and you
want to get it right. Also, bedding size is
often wrong. Mattresses are bigger and the
bedding industry hasn’t caught up yet. If you
have a queen bed, get a king-sized duvet.
For children’s rooms, keep the basics simple
and of good quality so it can grow up with
your child. Decorating will change as they
mature but the basics can last to adulthood.
Photography by Brandon Barre Photography,
www.brandonbarre.com; Child’s Table, Chairs
and Tea Set, IKEA, www.ikea.com; Bedding,
HomeSense, www.homesense.ca; Drapes and
Drapery Hardware, Drapes and More,
www.drapesandmore.ca; Original Art Mural, Joanne
Leavoy, [email protected]
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