Lounge 2020
Turn the tables Sometimes, just a small addition can turn an adult space into a kids’ zone. Take this home designed by San Francisco-based Sutro Architects, for example – a tiny table and chairs has been sneaked into the seating area to create a surface for the children. As this area has been zoned by a rug, it can accommodate different furniture set-ups without encroaching on the rest of the room. The kids can play alongside their parents, but the kitchen doesn’t feel cluttered.
Gretchen Trusted of Shake the Sky has created a playzone that can be separated from the rest of the open-plan space whenever the owners like. End of lounge - playspace that can be hidden?? A wide door is set on industrial hinges and castors, and is light enough for even the children to swing open. When it’s not in use, the door covers the toy storage unit and looks like part of the wall. The playroom side of the door is covered in blackboard paint, so when it’s open, it turns into a huge art wall. On a smaller scale, you could try this idea with a large cupboard, painting the insides of the doors with blackboard paint and filling the shelves with toys and craft equipment.
Lock away desk & storage units - with mood lighting ??
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