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Children's rooms should be colorful and vibrant and we've got the best products to achieve that perfect look. From Designer Paul Ocepek's crafted MoMa Clockphant (whimsical elephant clock) to cheerful Junior Jungle wallpaper by Jonathan Adler.
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1/9Spills and messes become easier to clean with Apricot Home’s Matthew rug, made of washable, non-fading, handwoven PVC material. Its bold, geometrical design offers style and originality with beige, navy and orange color options. $30 to $110, Surroundings, Greenwich, 203-422-5960, surroundings-greenwich.com, apricothomellc.com.Spills and messes become easier to clean with Apricot Home’s Matthew rug, made of washable, non-fading, handwoven PVC material. Its bold, geometrical design offers style and originality with beige, navy and orange color options. $30 to $110, Surroundings, Greenwich, 203-422-5960, surroundings-greenwich.com, apricothomellc.com.
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2/9With a turquoise buffalo-check front and complementary navy-and-white plaid on the reverse, Ethan Allen’s Bryson duvet cover looks like a classic boy’s button-down shirt. Starting at $159, Danbury, 203-743-8500, Norwalk, 203-846-9545, Stamford, 203-352-2888, ethanallen.com.With a turquoise buffalo-check front and complementary navy-and-white plaid on the reverse, Ethan Allen’s Bryson duvet cover looks like a classic boy’s button-down shirt. Starting at $159, Danbury, 203-743-8500, Norwalk, 203-846-9545, Stamford, 203-352-2888, ethanallen.com.
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3/9From the African savanna to your child’s room, these adorable, animated elephants adorn Country Swedish’s Elefanti fabric, made especially with little ones in mind. The animal print comes in orange, pink and blue. Country Swedish (T), South Norwalk, 203-855-1106, D&D, NYC, 212-838-1976, countryswedish.com.From the African savanna to your child’s room, these adorable, animated elephants adorn Country Swedish’s Elefanti fabric, made especially with little ones in mind. The animal print comes in orange, pink and blue. Country Swedish (T), South Norwalk, 203-855-1106, D&D, NYC, 212-838-1976, countryswedish.com.
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4/9The progressive Moda loft bed brings practical, space-efficient design to kids’ furniture with multiple desk and bookcase storage options, designed to grow with your child from grade school to graduation. Available in eight accent colors. Starting at $1,899, Room & Board, NYC, 212-334-4343, roomandboard.com.The progressive Moda loft bed brings practical, space-efficient design to kids’ furniture with multiple desk and bookcase storage options, designed to grow with your child from grade school to graduation. Available in eight accent colors. Starting at $1,899, Room & Board, NYC, 212-334-4343, roomandboard.com.
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5/9Clusters of lotus flowers form Worlds Away’s graceful Venus hanging pendant. A luminescent glow radiates from each dazzling petal made from hot pink tinted capiz shells with gold edges. $395, Lillian August, 203-847-3314, www.lillianaugust.com.Clusters of lotus flowers form Worlds Away’s graceful Venus hanging pendant. A luminescent glow radiates from each dazzling petal made from hot pink tinted capiz shells with gold edges. $395, Lillian August, 203-847-3314, www.lillianaugust.com.
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6/9“Make your bed” has a whole new meaning. For a clean, modern look, Penelope Junior bed by Clei combines purpose with aesthetic appeal, transforming a single bed into a fully upholstered sofa with optional closet and storage areas. Available in a wide variety of finish and fabric options. Prices range from $5,265 to $6,460, through Resource Furniture NYC, 212-753-2039, resourcefurniture.com.“Make your bed” has a whole new meaning. For a clean, modern look, Penelope Junior bed by Clei combines purpose with aesthetic appeal, transforming a single bed into a fully upholstered sofa with optional closet and storage areas. Available in a wide variety of finish and fabric options. Prices range from $5,265 to $6,460, through Resource Furniture NYC, 212-753-2039, resourcefurniture.com.
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7/9Step right up and enjoy the show with Galbraith & Paul’s Tents wallpaper, reminiscent of an old-fashioned circus tent and available in a variety of colors for young ringmasters everywhere. Seen here in Light Robin’s Egg. Through Holland & Sherry (T), NYC, 212-355-6241, galbraithandpaul.com.Step right up and enjoy the show with Galbraith & Paul’s Tents wallpaper, reminiscent of an old-fashioned circus tent and available in a variety of colors for young ringmasters everywhere. Seen here in Light Robin’s Egg. Through Holland & Sherry (T), NYC, 212-355-6241, galbraithandpaul.com.
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8/9Tell time with a colorful character from the animal kingdom. Designer Paul Ocepek crafted MoMA’s new whimsical Clockephant from sustainably harvested birch plywood, printed with nontoxic water-based inks. Displays on the wall or table top. $46, MoMA Design Store, NYC, 212-708-9700, momastore.org.Tell time with a colorful character from the animal kingdom. Designer Paul Ocepek crafted MoMA’s new whimsical Clockephant from sustainably harvested birch plywood, printed with nontoxic water-based inks. Displays on the wall or table top. $46, MoMA Design Store, NYC, 212-708-9700, momastore.org.
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9/9Lions, tigers and bears! Oh, my! Create a playful scene of bright colors and cheerful animals with Jonathan Adler’s Junior Jungle wallpaper, a perfect design for a safari-themed children’s playroom. Available in yellow, pink and blue. $250, Westport, 203-221-4547, Greenwich, 203-622-1476, jonathanadler.com.Lions, tigers and bears! Oh, my! Create a playful scene of bright colors and cheerful animals with Jonathan Adler’s Junior Jungle wallpaper, a perfect design for a safari-themed children’s playroom. Available in yellow, pink and blue. $250, Westport, 203-221-4547, Greenwich, 203-622-1476, jonathanadler.com.
This article appears in the April 2013 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
