2006-02-01

chic kid's quarters

Sophisticated rooms and child's play aren't often thought to be synonymous. But New York interior designer David Kleinberg is overturning that notion, eschewing cute, clich�d motifs and jarring colors that are easily outgrown in favor of whimsical furniture (like a 1940s botanical-print dresser by Josef Frank) and a more restrained palette. As a result, his fun and intelligent spaces are an integral part of the home. An organizational nut, Kleinberg believes the best way to encourage kids to clean up is to have a "self_explanatory system, with lots of cubbies and shelves." We like the sleek Austin credenza from ducducnyc.com.