A Fun and Functional Playroom Renovation
Meet Ali Gliadon
Ali is a nurse, wife, mother of a 1-year-old with one on the way. She lives in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she and her husband have been working to make their fixer-upper a family-friendly home. Ali loves to design and renovate and uses this as her creative outlet.
Ali participated as a Guest Participant for the Fall 2020 One Room Challenge. She decided to renovate a storage room into a playroom. “My style, at its core, is transitional. I love blending traditional design with modern elements to create an overall organic, comfortable feel. With that said, my design style is ever-evolving, and I’m inspired daily by other creators who evoke many different design choices. My style is a “feeling.” What feels good when you walk into a room? Do the design choices you made bring you joy, peace, a smile? That’s when I know I’ve done it right,” says Ali.
Inspiration
"When we found out we were expecting our second child, we knew our next renovation would be setting up a playroom for our kids to have a designated place to create and play. I wanted the space to feel cohesive with the rest of our home but unique and kid-friendly."
Ali’s playroom design tips:
Remember who you’re designing a space for.
This room was intended for our kids and I wanted to make sure I honored that without sacrificing style. That’s when form and function come into play.
Don’t be afraid to use beautiful, sophisticated lighting.
For instance, pair Crystorama’s wall sconces next to a kid’s toy kitchen. Those choices are a happy union that will ultimately please both kids and adults when hanging out in the room together.
Before
During
What were your must-haves for this room?
New flooring, windows, paint, storage, lighting, and the obvious- toys!
After
Why did you select the Crystorama Riverdale wall mount?
"The Crystorama wall mounts used in the playroom brought a level of sophistication and elegance that I was looking for to help elevate the space and the natural flow from our main living spaces. The aged brass compliments the color palette so beautifully, and they make a soft statement on their own. We love them!"
“Crystorama’s lighting exceeded any expectation I had. From the packaging, to the installation, the process was smooth. The lights themselves are simply beautiful. They are aged brass, with a creamy white shade and beautiful glass details on the very bottom. What’s not to love? They have made the most beautiful, sophisticated, yet simple impact I could have asked for in our new space! ”
