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Apr 11 2014

the playroom : it’s always sunny in here

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Our kids playroom continues to be one of my favorite rooms in our home. Probably because, a year after moving in, it’s still the only room that is entirely done. Or because it’s the first time we’ve had a space solely dedicated to toy chaos (halleluiah!) and realize what a luxury that is.

Or maybe just because it’s really fun.

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Technically, this is the formal dining room in our house, but the closest this family gets to formal dining is the rare sighting of fabric napkins. So, an entire room dedicated to play seemed much more our speed.

bug / insect kids playroom  |  greyhouseharbor.com

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From the get-go I knew I wanted to paint a mural in the room. But I really didn’t want anything gender specific or immature. The space also has a large entry with no doors, so I needed something I wouldn’t grow weary of seeing every day. Thus, I drew inspiration from the simple idea of being very small (think, Honey I Shrunk the Kids).  The scenery and critters were painted from the perspective of someone just inches tall.

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Two large windows fill the room with ample amounts of light.

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bug / insect kids playroom  |  greyhouseharbor.com

No matter what the weather is doing outside, it’s always blue skies in here.

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I spy with my little eye… a frog butler in a crimson tailcoat. Believe it or not, I bought that funny little side table 10 years ago (pre-kids) not knowing it would one day suit this space perfectly.  And the cardboard playhouse was constructed from an empty dryer box – but that’s a tutorial for another day!

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Tags: art, home decor, kid stuff, murals, our home, painting, playroom

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  1. Marley Wright Smith
    April 11, 2014

    Hayley, this is wonderful, how fun, you are an inspiration from one artist to another, Aunt Marley

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    • hayley
      April 15, 2014

      Thank you Marley! It was truly a joy to put this room together and I continue to enjoy spending time in there daily with my kiddos.

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  2. Sheena
    April 16, 2014

    Wow!! This room is one of the most original and fun playrooms I’ve ever seen! Your kiddos must love it…and my kiddos are officially jealous. ;)

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    • hayley
      April 17, 2014

      Appreciate that, Sheena! If you’re ever in Virginia you’re welcome to bring the kids to play! :)

      Reply
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I'm Hayley. Wife and mother by day, DIY enthusiast by night. Fueled by sweet tea and jelly beans, I own power tools and know how to use them. Consider yourself warned.

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