Working from a Montessori perspective, CASA Design primarily uses neutral colors like white, tan, and gray for the walls so the children are drawn to their toys, puzzles, and books. "We try to keep it as simple as possible so their eyes are drawn to what they should be focusing on." When it comes to artwork, however, "it can be anything your family loves, but you want it to be at eye level to your children so they can enjoy it with you," Trimmer added.
At Smart D2 Playrooms, they view the play space as an extension of the home. "We are working on a space right now where the house is very neutral with a lot of reclaimed beams. We wouldn't do bright colors and a lot of contrast in a space like that. We kept it very organic with muted colors." They've also done rooms with multicolored, hand-painted murals, so it really comes down to what the parents and children prefer. "Kids want good design as much as parents want good design," Davies said.
