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A Playroom Inside This Hotel Was Designed With A Desert Theme

August 15, 2023

A modern kids playroom inspired by the desert, with sand dunes, sculptural desert mountains, camels, and palm trees.

Sarit Shani Hay Design Studio has shared photos of a modern playroom they designed for a boutique hotel in Israel.

Inspired by the unique topography of the desert landscape, the ‘Grow with Six Senses’ playroom emulates the natural features of the surrounding scenery, transforming them into interactive objects for play.

A modern kids playroom inspired by the desert, with sand dunes, sculptural desert mountains, camels, and palm trees.

The space incorporates natural hues and wood finishes to recreate the experience of overlooking the Arava Valley. Reflecting the outside environment onto the indoor playroom, desert motifs populate the space to create a family-inclusive desert encounter.

A modern kids playroom inspired by the desert, with sand dunes, sculptural desert mountains, camels, and palm trees.

Symbols such as sand dunes, sculptural desert mountains, camels, and palm trees create a region-specific escape from daily life. Translating these symbols into playful and functional objects creates an uplifting experience that engages children with their surroundings.

A modern kids playroom inspired by the desert, with sand dunes, sculptural desert mountains, camels, and palm trees.

A wall with hand-crafted wooden toys, hidden lighting, and a moveable play kitchen allows children to explore their imaginations. The play kitchen re-enacts cooking in the desert, including bespoke, kid-sized kitchenware and soft wooden logs that sustain the natural textures of the space based on sustainable materials. Nearby there’s a hand-woven desert hut, inspired by traditional Bedouin textiles’ color and craft.

A modern kids playroom inspired by the desert.
A modern kids playroom inspired by the desert.
A modern kids playroom inspired by the desert.

On the adjacent wall, there’s a desk for reading and playing.

A modern kids playroom inspired by the desert.

The playroom also includes a handwashing area and a bathroom, both of which include camel motifs.

A modern kids playroom inspired by the desert.
A modern kids playroom bathroom inspired by the desert.
Photography by Roni Cnaani | Design: Sarit Shani Hay Design Studio | Hotel Interior Design: Dana Oberson Architects | Hotel Architects: Plesner Architects

Source: Contemporist

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