Rooms to Grow: Charlestown
It is always a joy to return to a family’s home and help their spaces evolve right alongside them. For this Charlestown project, we reimagined two girls’ bedrooms as they moved into new stages: one from nursery to big-girl room, and the other from toddler space to a more functional, personality-filled bedroom for a six-year-old.
The designs balance whimsy and longevity, layering soft palettes of pink, blue, purple, and fairy-inspired details with practical solutions for storage, sleep, play, and future homework needs.
One especially meaningful update was revisiting a painted-arch bookcase wall from our original work together. What once served as a reading wall and floor play zone was thoughtfully adapted by removing the lowest shelf and sourcing just the right desk, creating a homework nook that feels intentional, built-in, and ready for the next chapter.
The result is a pair of bedrooms that feel personal, playful, and polished — designed not just for who these girls are today, but for who they are becoming.
Let’s create something tailored to your home.
Credits
Annie de Castro
Owner and Design Principle
Lis Sartori
Design Associate / Final install & styling
Drone Home Media - Final Photography of the finished space