Name: Three kids ages 8 and 2.5 (twins)
Location: Canada

We recently renovated the basement space in our home so we'd have a family room space that our 3 young kids could enjoy. Our goal was to create a bright and cheerful space that they would love to spend time in. So we intentionally kept the style of the room very whimsical and playful - with fun pops of color.

s soon as you enter the space, you're greeted with an 'alphabet wall' in the stairway (with big chunky letters of each of our initials) that creates a "playtime" vibe. The space itself is an eclectic mix of modern (e.g., lamps and accessories) and cottage (e.g., beadboard and painted wooden furniture) with a touch of bohemian style.

Our nearly-8-year-old daughter shares the space with her two 2.5 year old twin brothers, so our challenge was to make it work functionally for all of them. For example, the wall storage system from IKEA was a great solution because it keeps her coloring leads and markers within her reach, but out of our two-year old boys' hands.

Source List:
• Wall paint colors: Benjamin Moore Ashley Gray & Lyons Red
• Door color: Benjamin Moore Arctic Blue
• Stairway wall letters: collected over time at then painted
• 'Bird with french fry' art: Studio Mela, Etsy
• Craft desk, chairs, wall storage: all from IKEA
• Lamps on Craft Table: Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart
• Bright cushions: all from Pier One (2011)
• Movie Reels: Pier One (then I spray painted them)
• Red Lamps: Debbie Travis, Canadian Tire
• Art above craft table: Studio Mela, Etsy
• Wooden trunk: antique / auction find
• White Fireplace: LaZyBoy Furniture Gallery

Thanks Kerri! Readers, see more of this colorful basement family room on A Pop of Pretty.

(Images: Kerri Roche)

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