Garage Makeover Complete! A Science & Art Room With Major Wow Factor

Several weeks ago I posted about making over a client's garage space into a Science and Art classroom and playroom for her granddaughters.

 If you want to refresh your memory, click here:
http://beachbungalowdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/01/extra-storage-space-to-out-of-this.html

I am pleased to announce that the project was a success! Janelle and her family couldn't be happier with their bright, colorful Science and Art room!

(Beach Bungalow Designs)

(Beach Bungalow Designs)
The cabinet turned out beautifully! There is plenty of counter space for projects, and easy to reach storage for the girls. 

(Beach Bungalow Designs)
I absolutely love the shade of yellow we chose for the paneling. We also made sure to install sleek and simple handles with no sharp edges, that would also be easy for the girls to use.
Check out all the neat accessories Janelle purchased for activities!

Another special design feature on this cabinet is the open shelving on the left hand side. Here we were able to display more books, tools and toys for the girls to enjoy.

(Beach Bungalow Designs)

This Land of Nod play table was the perfect addition to the space. I love the modern design as well as the rich colors of the teak table top and chairs. They provide a comfy and cute place for the girls to draw or practice their science experiments!

(Beach Bungalow Designs)

(Beach Bungalow Designs)
To soften the floor beneath the table, I chose a fun and eye-catching orange chevron rug from Rug Market. We also painted the cement garage floor a bright white to make the space feel less like a garage and more like a part of the house. 

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One challenge of this space was making it feel enclosed and safe without needing to keep the garage door closed. Janelle found some awesome folding screens that she liked and we placed a new KidKraft easel and several of Janelle's own items to block to door.

Shelly the skeleton is also there to keep an eye on things:)

To add pops of orange and red I found these great floral wall decals online. We affixed them to the white space beneath the cabinets and on the garage columns to help incorporate them into the design. 

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One of my favorite parts of this room is the butterfly art cable system where the girls can display their beautiful art work.

A simple and sweet bookshelf puts the finishing touch on the room, and provides even more space to store things like paint and puzzles. 

I love thinking about all the fun that Janelle and her granddaughters will have in this special, creative place. I can't believe it used be just a regular garage before! 

(Beach Bungalow Designs)

(Beach Bungalow Designs)

Multi-purposing this space was a fun project with a wow factor result. Is there a place in your home that you'd love to turn into a playroom or any other livable space? Come on over the Bungalow, we can show you just how to do it!

A Tried & True Nautical Theme Get's a Modern Twist

When it comes to designing a nautical themed room, it can be easy to go a little overboard...Get it? 

Just a little joke to start off our latest post but also a true statement!

For this little boy's nursery I made sure my client had plenty of ocean themed accessories and items in the room, but also gave it a fun twist with unexpected prints and pops of oranges and reds!

New Arrivals has recently come out with some amazing and bright chevron, polka dot and large stripe prints that couldn't be more perfect for this project.

Next up:  finding classic, clean-lined furniture that echoed my client's style.

Newport Cottages' Panel crib was obvious choice number one, especially because it can be stained to the perfect shade of brown my client desires. Check out the great color on the one here at the Beach Bungalow store:

(Newport Cottages with Beach Bungalow Designs)

The dresser was another quick pick, Newport's double dresser has tons of storage and can be stained to match the crib. 

(Newport Cottages)

For a home run in keeping with our theme and adding another eye-catching storage element into the room, the rowboat bookcase!

(Newport Cottages)

Here's another shot of the bookcase from Chase's Room installation a few month's back; one of my favorite thing's about this bookcase is that even though it's an unusual shape, you still have plenty of space for books and toy storage. 

(Beach Bungalow Designs)

For the rug I wanted something soft and fun with a pop of bright color. This one was absolutely on target!

(The Rug Market)

As far as artwork was concerned, there were plenty of different pieces to choose from. We finally narrowed it down to these selections all from Oopsy Daisy Artwork:

  Loving all the different background patterns and shades of orange, red and blue!

 I can't wait to see the final result of this modern nautical nursery! It's always an adventure deciding which direction the design of the room will take. Is there a new design scheme or look you've always wanted to try? Come on down to the Bungalow and let's test it out!

A Multi-functional Playroom with Flair!!

For Elisabeth's playroom she knew she wanted a fun space for her kids to play and do homework, while also being a place for the whole family to be together.

We found some great ideas from our Inspiration Space

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 Fun colored furniture, bright patterns and over-sized chalkboard for the wall help keep this space kid friendly.

I love this double, sphered rustic chandelier and the unique element it brings into the room

(shadesoflight.com)

Gorgeous green grasscloth and a plush, white rug finish off this wonderful playroom and make it a place the whole family can enjoy:)

(phillipjefferies.com)

 Check back soon for the finished room photos!

And as always, we are here at the Bungalow to help create your perfect play space whenever you need:)