Enchanted Forest
a nature-inspired tween room that’s whimsical yet elevated
the Location
the Kiddo
Toronto, Canada
8
Features we love
Custom built-in wall unit with 6X the storage!
Hidden yet accessible stuffie storage
Updated drapery, cozy rug, soft bedding
Rounded full-length mirror
Upholstered bed and chair
Nature-inspired details: petal pendant light, mushroom lamp, accent pillows, pencil sketch forest wallpaper
Soothing and sophisticated sage green, gold and natural tones
“My daughter now says:
‘this room feels like me.’”
the tricky space
After a full-home renovation several years ago, my clients had beautifully updated every space—except their daughter’s room. Now 8 years old, she had been patiently asking for a refresh, and her parents were finally ready to make that last update to the room that got left behind.
But finding a designer who truly understood kids' spaces felt like a challenge—until they found me!
This room came with its quirks: a small footprint and no existing closet, making storage a top priority.
Their daughter is a collector at heart, with beloved trinkets, pinned-up notes, photos, and a growing stuffie collection—all of which needed a thoughtful, organized home.
She also has a deep love for nature, especially mushrooms and crystals, which had to be woven into the design in a way that felt magical yet elevated.
With a tricky layout and big dreams, this space needed smart solutions to make it feel both functional and uniquely hers.
the transformation
This room had so much untapped potential, but it needed smart layout planning to truly shine. The biggest challenge? Maximizing storage for both clothing and a growing collection of trinkets, notes, and stuffies—all while keeping the space feeling open, inviting, and uniquely hers.
The solution? An 8.5’ x 7’4” CUSTOM BUILT-IN WALL UNIT that added 6X the storage, ensuring every item had a home without overwhelming the space. A surprising feature of the design is its HIDDEN YET ACCESSIBLE STUFFIE STORAGE that’s tucked away into an otherwise unusable nook between the bed and wall unit!
A LARGE DESK with built-in storage created the perfect setup for creativity and homework, while an UPHOLSTERED BED AND CHAIR—perfect for a smaller space (no banged elbows!).
To bring in her love of nature, mushrooms, and whimsical details, we layered in ORGANIC TEXTURES, ROUNDED EDGES, AND PLAYFUL YET ELEVATED DESIGN PIECES—a wispy petal pendant light, a mushroom lamp, cozy pebbled rug, fun accent pillows, and a stunning pencil sketch forest wallpaper all helped infuse the space with creativity and warmth.
With a palette of soothing sage green (her favourite colour) and golden natural tones, the whimsical yet elevated space finally feels uniquely hers—a room she’ll love for years to come!
“Sophie excelled at translating my requirements and inspirations into a cozy yet sophisticated design concept.
Her team of tradespeople—such as the handyman and millwork specialists—were also excellent to work with. We especially appreciate the custom wall unit they created!”
Ready to tackle
the room that got left behind?
