Carousel Nursery (twins)
THEME The sheer delight of the merrygo-
round — an enduring symbol of
childhood — is captured in this beautiful
room dedicated to the carousel. The
ageless joy and beauty of a classic
carousel creates a magical space where
anything seems possible.
FOCUS Designed for two special twins,
the actual carousel in the room stands
almost 14-feet tall and eight-and-a-half
feet wide to hold two baby cribs. Two
hand-painted carousel horses (that
are also reproduced in framed photos
above the changing tables) complete
the authentic look. Window treatments
start at the center of the carousel with
fabric that arches out to each window
to pull together the entire room. Custom
fabrics are used throughout the space,
and the entrance to the attic within the
room is disguised with an oversized,
vintage amusement park ticket. A
television is framed on the wall with
a monkey on top to ensure that even
modern items have a vintage feel.
STORAGE An 18-foot by 12-foot wall
of letter blocks creates an abstract
armoire that provides storage for
clothes, toys, books and other items.
The center blocks create a bench seat
along the wall, while freestanding
blocks within the room help add to the
illusion that all of the blocks in the room
are actually stacked.
GROWTH The wall armoire can be
easily updated to accommodate
growing children by removing the
letters and repainting the blocks in
another style.
SAFETY Everything in the room is
secure, but if accidental falls or slips
do occur, the floor has been custom
made to be soft and safe. Twofoot
square floor pads created with
Medium Density Fiber board and two
layers of carpet padding with fabric
over top, cover the floor to create the
feel of walking on pillows.
Block letters on left wall