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Emerson’s Modern Playroom Tour

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

To call this space a playroom per se is a little bit of a stretch, but when we embarked on our living room renovation, I knew I wanted to carve out a space at the end of the room just for Em. Since it’s right in the living room I was pretty passionate about wanting it to look as chic and well designed as possible, but at the same time I’m totally ok with our house showing evidence of children living here since this is their house, too. A few weeks ago Alice was over to photograph things since I’m now considering the playroom done. I’m entirely sure it will constantly evolve as Emerson grows, but for now I’m sticking a fork in this one. And I love how it all came together! It’s pretty enough to not drive me crazy looking at it every day, but it’s completely kid-friendly, too.

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

When creating this space for Em, I wanted to keep the color palette and design details in line with the rest of the living room’s decor, adding in lots of storage and fun elements for her. The neutral gray and white foam floor tiles from Skip Hop set the tone for the entire space. I didn’t shy away from hanging real art and I’m glad I made that decision since I think it kind of makes the space. As she gets older I envision moving in a little table and chairs for art projects and when she’s even older I could easily see this space evolving into an area with a larger craft table and maybe a desk for doing homework or school projects. For now it’s where she plays peek-a-boo with her puppy, practices “reading” books and plays mommy by covering up all of her stuffed animals with her stash of blankets. Once or twice a day I go through and obsessively reorganize all the toys and straighten everything up, just for her to pull everything down one by one and start all over again. All of the sources for everything in the post, including her toys and outfit, are listed below!

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Modern Playroom Ideas from @cydconverse | Kids playroom ideas, home decor ideas, entertaining tips, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

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Paint color: Valspar Owlet VR107E | Foam floor tiles c/o Skip Hop | Curtains from West Elm | Art prints c/o Minted | Kallax shelf unit from IKEA | Wicker baskets from IKEA | Hot pink polka dot chair from Pottery Barn Kids | Rainbow stacker from Land of Nod | Teepee from Amazon | Cotton rope storage baskets from Amazon | Fruit abacus from Target | Wood alphabet block set from Hallmark | Handmade mermaid + cat stuffed dolls from Cuddle + Kind | Baby jeggings from Old Navy | Baby chambray shirt from Baby Gap (similar)


[Art direction + styling by Cyd Converse | Photos by Alice G. Patterson.]

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Jules

Tuesday 6th of March 2018

Hello! I'm also a huge fan on those Minted prints. I tried to search for the same ones, but couldn't find them (maybe they're not available any more). If they are, could you post links? Love the brass frames as well. Thanks for the inspo!

Cyd Converse

Wednesday 7th of March 2018

Hi Jules! Happy to share the direct links to the prints here -

https://www.minted.com/product/art/MIN-U75-GNA/malibu-surf-and-sky-ii?org=photo&color=A&shape=

https://www.minted.com/product/art/MIN-QZ3-DNA/dash?org=title&color=A&shape=

https://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-3JL-MGA/fern-fossil?org=title

I hope this helps! xo

Erin Tasto

Sunday 28th of January 2018

I also like the minted art work! Can you please share what size frames you used and where you got them from? Thank you!

Cyd Converse

Monday 29th of January 2018

Hi Erin! These were actually framed from Minted, too. I went with the brass frames and the overall size of each is 18x24. Target also has beautiful brass frames that I love and have used in our dining room: https://thesweetestoccasion.com/2017/12/our-holiday-dining-room-makeover/ I hope this helps!

Tanya

Wednesday 17th of January 2018

Hi! I love love love this playroom. It's my current inspo for my own playroom! I have a question about the Minted art. Did you get it when it was on sale? I have 3 in my cart currently, but the total comes to $270USD (actually $330 for me because I live in Canada). Were you able to get your art on sale or use a coupon code?

Tanya

Wednesday 17th of January 2018

Also, what size are the frames?

Claire

Friday 29th of December 2017

Love your playroom!! Where is the abacus from?

Cyd Converse

Tuesday 2nd of January 2018

Thanks so much, Claire! The abacus is from Target, I believe it is linked above!

Marie

Saturday 11th of November 2017

This playroom is so beautiful! What are your thoughts on the IKEA wall unit? Is it sturdy? Does it look high quality? How has it held up? Considering buying it because it's so much less expensive than the Land of Nod ones but not sure.

Cyd Converse

Sunday 12th of November 2017

Hi Marie! I am perfectly happy with the IKEA unit. It is simple, clean-lined and very heavy so it's completely sturdy. It cleans up well when it gets messy fingerprints on it, and it has held up very well to two years of daily use. (Prior to the playroom we used it for extra storage in our kitchen in our old rental!) I hope this helps!

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