Melodie Rubin is the founder of the luxury San Francisco Bay Area interior design firm, House of Ruby. Her timeless interiors balance classic aesthetic traditions with personalized, custom details, resulting in spaces that are exquisite, yet approachable. I was particularly drawn to the children’s spaces Melodie has designed. Each wonderfully created with kids in mind, but still have a sophistication that mom & dad’s love.
In this boy’s room Melodie selects a charming daybed in navy with star detail. I love the layers of pillow in various colors, sizes and textures. Such an inviting bed!
In one corner a beanbag chair is placed in a canopy. What a great quiet time spot. A pair of red cubbies help keep books, games and collections organized – love that they are one wheels!
Yellow and pink is a beautiful color palette for a little girl’s room. Here Melodie chooses wallpaper in yellow with pink polka-dots covering the walls. The upholstered pink headboard with nailhead trim is a standout in the space.
I love every inch of this nursery! It’s layered in beautiful pattern and color. The white dresser with persimmon accents is so chic! The sweet elephant artwork hanging above adds a touch of whimsy to the space.
An eye-catching four poster crib is draped in exquisite textiles in a variety of patterns. I love the crib skirt!
Melodie also seamlessly mixing styles in the space. A traditional tufted back upholstered glider is accompanied by a modern lucite side table and contemporary fish lamp.
In a child’s bathroom, Melodie covered the walls in a darling fish patterned wallpaper. I am loving the shell and starfish mirror she added too!
Melodie is a master with the details. I particularly like the blue pom pom trim she added to the red Roman shade and the lucite rod and hardware for the shower curtain.
What kid (or parent) wouldn’t love these spaces?
*photo credit: Kira Shemano Photography
I am in love with the fish wallpaper!! Wonder if I can convince my girls to put it in their bathroom? So cute!!
I love that she is able to create spaces filled with the sorts of bright colors and fun pieces kids love, but with the chic patterns and textures that keep the home classy. Looks like she does great work!
Thank you Cristin for featuring my work. I enjoy creating nurseries as there is always so much anticipation and hope for the client, without as many rules. And toddler rooms allow me to explore bright colors and patterns which I love.
Thank you everyone for your positive comments
Wow! Love these! Great work Melodie!
Some of these spaces remind me of a project I recently finished. The daughter wanted a fun colorful space, and when you are young, the more color…the better! Great post!
Love, Jamie Herzlinger
http://jamieherzlinger.com
Love the sconces with the red and white striped shades next to the day bed and the white dresser with persimmon accents!
The yellow and pink girl’s bedroom is very beautiful!!!
Love it!
The room looks very cozy and bright and the girl’s bed is royal