A great use of kids art in a cozy space

This is one of my favorite spaces. It happens to be a side entrance to my clients residence and far less formal that the grand foyer. This is also an great way to make a bigger open space feel more cozy while adding storage and a personal touch. The space was designed to serve as the homework area for the kids of the house. I had little platforms built in with drawers to store books, school supplies etc. Not seen in this photo is a matching platform on the opposite wall. We set on top of the platforms  the Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa. This is a rather expensive piece but so lush and cozy. The yellow was added to the walls as a contrasting pop and continues throughout the kitchen area and breakfast room.
To bring even more color into the space and to create a more personal touch we framed the kids artwork that their mom had collected over the years all in white frames. When creating an impact wall out of photos or art pieces like this, using the same color frame really can help pull the look together while not distracting from the artwork itself.  The coffee tables we found in Bali but were a bit too tall so we modified the leg by sawing a few inches off. It definitely helps to have a great team of guys to help me with this sort of thing. I used a sisal rug under the round ottoman to help create a more casual homey feeling. The chandelier was modified as well with family photos. This space is a little trip down memory lane for their parents every time they walk through the space.