Room Tour: A Child's Castle in a Condo Living Room
The charming design blends in with the communal space that parents and child share
Chiquit Brammall
7 May 2020
Design journalist and freelance editor. Dollhouse architect. Serial renter.
In a Q&A format, we talk to the designers – and examine the creative thinking – behind some of Houzz’s most loveable rooms.
Room at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple with a one-year-old
Location: Bukit Timah
Size: Approximately 430 square foot play area in 1,500 square foot condo
Designer: Jas Jhol of Sugarbakers
Brief
Our client wanted a playroom for their then unborn child. The baby was due in 3 months when we were called in to design the playroom. The clients had no idea what they wanted but they asked for a clean, safe space that would blend in with the rest of the interior in terms of colour. In anticipation of the arrival of their little prince or princess, we came up with the concept of a castle.
Who lives here: A couple with a one-year-old
Location: Bukit Timah
Size: Approximately 430 square foot play area in 1,500 square foot condo
Designer: Jas Jhol of Sugarbakers
Brief
Our client wanted a playroom for their then unborn child. The baby was due in 3 months when we were called in to design the playroom. The clients had no idea what they wanted but they asked for a clean, safe space that would blend in with the rest of the interior in terms of colour. In anticipation of the arrival of their little prince or princess, we came up with the concept of a castle.
The living room before the playroom was built.
Starting point
When we presented the idea to the clients, we made sure that there was ample storage with drawers and doors for toys. We designed the play room with safety in mind and made sure the walls and floor were cushioned. There is also a large door that can be opened in case adults need to get to the child in an emergency.
The castle is actually in the living room and that’s why we had to pay special attention to the colours and design. The colours we selected blend in with the rest of the apartment.
When we presented the idea to the clients, we made sure that there was ample storage with drawers and doors for toys. We designed the play room with safety in mind and made sure the walls and floor were cushioned. There is also a large door that can be opened in case adults need to get to the child in an emergency.
The castle is actually in the living room and that’s why we had to pay special attention to the colours and design. The colours we selected blend in with the rest of the apartment.
Is the balloon a lamp?
The hot air ballon is a working electrified lamp which was sourced from overseas. We had to have it to give the castle ‘elevation’ and also a pop of colour. As we did not know the gender of the baby, the colours were kept neutral.
Do the leaves allow the child to climb up the tree?
Yes the leaves were meant to be a seat or also climb up to the chalkboard under the tree. That darker brown wall where the tree is, is a chalkboard.
The hot air ballon is a working electrified lamp which was sourced from overseas. We had to have it to give the castle ‘elevation’ and also a pop of colour. As we did not know the gender of the baby, the colours were kept neutral.
Do the leaves allow the child to climb up the tree?
Yes the leaves were meant to be a seat or also climb up to the chalkboard under the tree. That darker brown wall where the tree is, is a chalkboard.
What materials did you use?
The castle is made of MDF (medium density fibreboard) and we made sure all the edges were rounded. We sprayed it with a non-toxic paint. The top branches of the tree conceal LED blue strip lights. There is a Lego wall across from the castle which we bought online.
The castle is made of MDF (medium density fibreboard) and we made sure all the edges were rounded. We sprayed it with a non-toxic paint. The top branches of the tree conceal LED blue strip lights. There is a Lego wall across from the castle which we bought online.
Designer’s perspective drawing.
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Thank you Chiquit for this Q&A feature. Its was such a fun project for us. Kinda relived our childhood. Ha ha ...