4 years ago, Marili and Martin moved with their three daughters to Rakvere, where a house built by the family's grandparents in the 60s awaited them. Recently, their eldest daughter Kerttu got her own space downstairs in a room, which previously belonged to her great-grandmother. The family has not renovated the room yet, and now IKEA interior designer Caroli Heimonen is lending them her helping hand. Kerttu dreams of a bigger wardrobe, where she could hang her dresses. His parents think that the new room could be an age-appropriate and modern place where friends can visit.
Before: great-grandmother's legacy
Since most of the furniture in the room belonged to its previous owner, its furnishings are mostly years old and well used. Everything is sort of there, but the placement could be better: for example, the desk is far from the window and there are few light sources in the room. Kerttu is an 11-year-old girl who is interested in music, crafts and drawing, and this old-fashioned room doesn´t match her nature.
After: a fresh and modern room for a young lady
The light colors and pink accents of the room look modern and homely. Caroli divided the room into three zones: the bed and wardrobe area, the study nook and the beauty corner. The table is now under the window where there´s more natural light. The entire floor is covered by a soft carpet. Thicker curtains protect the room from the morning sun and thinner curtains from the eyes of passers-by on the street. LED lights hidden above the cabinets allow you to set the mood. And there's a second bed hidden under the bed for when friends stay over.Children‘s room
Storage solutions
Kerttu's new room has lots of storage space. “I added cabinets to the wall to maximize the use of space. The upper cabinets are great for storing seasonal things and clothes. The wardrobe has a clothes rail for hanging dresses, and drawers for other clothes. My favorite solution in this room is the combo of ALEX drawer box, LAGKAPTEN desk top and KALLAX shelf - it´s brilliant in every way and saves space. Kerttu has a desk for studying and drawing, as well as a shelf where she can store her books, and it's all very compact," says Caroli.Children´s storage
Tips and tricks to furnish a similar room
- Add lots of storage space.
- In addition to general light, use mood lights in the room.
- Large carpet surfaces and curtains make the room cozier.
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