Children need their own space to create their world through artwork, crafts, and educational activities. We took a couple's sunroom, that was not being utilized, and designed an "Education Station." Complete with all of the essentials: a window seat for reading endless books, a centralized table and chairs for coloring and playing play dough, and utilizing the wall space with cubbies to keep puzzles, and supplies organized. As children grow it is important to let their spaces grow with them, we kept this in mind when selecting decor, colors, and furnishings. The eggplant paint color on the walls paired with an urban red accent color created our color palette. Building on this palette with polka dot window treatments, and a fun shag rug gives the space the juvenile flair that is necessary for young minds, but will allow the space to transform through the years from preschool to high school. As the children grow you can trade the pint sized table and chairs out for an adult version, still giving them a space of their own for school projects and homework. The lighting selected can also grow with the space. Wall sconces on a swing arm are perfect for reading, and an overhead ceiling fan/light in conjunction with all of the natural light allow for stimulation of the mind and ample lighting for that award winning science fair project.
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