Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Swinging into the new year

Happy New Year! I hope your 2012 is filled with great health and much happiness!

I find interior swings especially charming when incorporated into children's spaces. Since this room isn't in a full-time residence I was able to push boundaries and do something truly fun that I wouldn't typically design for a day to day space. Weekend whimsical.       
Swing: the Home Port Collection (to the trade)
Rug: Pottery Barn
Dresser: custom
The key with swings in spaces for kids is to not hang them where they can become a "swing," but rather closer to a wall where they become a fun place for a kid to hang out and read a book or play with a small toy.  I had this one professionally hung into the ceiling beams about ten inches from the wall.     

Have you used swings in interior spaces?    
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23 comments:

  1. Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)Tuesday, January 03, 2012

    Lisa- TOO fun. What a great room, for a kid or an adult. I want to curl right up in there wih a design book!

    Happy New Year!

    Loretta

    p.s. The Nate Show not picked up for next year! So sad! Went to a taping last September and had so much fun!

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  2. arrielle_pTuesday, January 03, 2012

    I think this swing fit for my condo because I have a small space in a corner and I think I need to put a swing like that. Thanks for this! :)

    manila condominiums

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  3. The enchanted homeTuesday, January 03, 2012

    Lisa..that looks fantastic. I think you hit the nail on the head when you said the key is to hang them close enough to the corner so they don't become a full out swing, I could so see most boys wanting to play Tarzan! What a great room! Happy 2012!!

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  4. The Buzz BlogTuesday, January 03, 2012

    Love the thought of a swing and yours fit the decor to a tee! Happy 2012, Lisa!
    xxoo

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  5. Francine GardnerTuesday, January 03, 2012

    Love this swing, so perfect for the playroom. Recently I purchased a swing from Amaridian to install in a very contemporary building designed by Jean Nouvel. the swing made in leather by a South Africa artist was perfect...however, very sadly, the ceilings, thanks to the construction technique, could not support the swing... You just inspired me for my next project.
    happy new Year!

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  6. H.G. The CountessTuesday, January 03, 2012

    Filing this one for the future, awesome!

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  7. annie@mostlovelythingsTuesday, January 03, 2012

    What child (or adult) wouldn't love to read a book in a swing? Love this idea...and excellent advice to hang it in a corner...I can just see my son swinging...from limb to limb...

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  8. Cristin // Simplified BeeTuesday, January 03, 2012

    What a darling room! We had a hanging chair like that as a kid. I loved it and know your little client will too!

    Happy 2012,
    Cristin

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  9. Amanda TealTuesday, January 03, 2012

    This room is so charming and whimsical! You've done a beautiful job.

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  10. HAMPTON HOSTESSWednesday, January 04, 2012

    adorable post-would love to put a swing in the girls room but they would probably take down the ceiling! Happy New Year, xxBarbara

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  11. Janell @ House of FiftyWednesday, January 04, 2012

    Happy New Year Lisa! I loved your comment on my blog yesterday, I can completely see you in Leopard and of course you can pull it off, even a lot of it!

    Here's to a great 2012~ Janell

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  12. Erin {House of Turquoise}Wednesday, January 04, 2012

    How fun is this?! What kid wouldn't LOVE having a swing! That wall is pretty incredible too. The room really ignites the imagination!

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  13. UnknownWednesday, January 04, 2012

    I don't have one but oh how my boys would love that!!!! That's the cutest indoor swing I've ever seen and the entire room is perfection.

    Wow!!!!
    xoxo Elizabeth

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  14. UnknownWednesday, January 04, 2012

    I absolutely LOVE this, so sweet.

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  15. Gwen DriscollThursday, January 05, 2012

    Love this! Great idea & I could sit there for hours & read books w/ a little one. Have a great day.

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  16. M.A. the 2nd ~ Frances RussellThursday, January 05, 2012

    Dearest Lisa

    Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas as we did full of fun and love and laughter. I have been out of internet range so just wanted to send you our best wishes. I will doing a post this week-end when I get back online. We have been holidaying up at Hayman Island in the Whitsundays and it has been magical.
    with love and best wishes always

    Frances xx

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  17. M.A. the 2nd ~ Frances RussellThursday, January 05, 2012

    PS love the room .... absolutely gorgeous! xx

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  18. quintessenceThursday, January 05, 2012

    Fun!! I know my kids would have loved this!! Happy New Year!! Wishing you all the best for 2012!

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  19. LiliSaturday, January 07, 2012

    how fun! LOVE the mural too!

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  20. Fashion-ishaSunday, January 08, 2012

    That's such a cozy corner. I love your great ideas!
    xo
    Sharon

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  21. LilacandgreyMonday, January 09, 2012

    That is a MUST for a child's room!

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  22. AnonymousMonday, January 09, 2012

    This is such a cute room. How fun to have a place like this to hang out and read.
    Hope you are having a fabulous start to the new year.
    xo E + J

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  23. Acanthus and AcornWednesday, January 11, 2012

    I had one in my room as a girl in the seventies, but it was no where near as stylish as this!

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