What Inspires You?

In their new Exchange resource, Inspiring Spaces for Young Children, Jessica Deviney, Sandra Duncan, Sara Harris, Mary Ann Rody, and Lois Rosenberry offer this suggestion for collecting ideas for redesigning existing spaces or designing new spaces for young children....

"Many people do not know what they like until they see it.  Create an idea notebook, design board, or inspiration file to bring together potential classroom components.  Whether you manually cut and paste images from magazines or create a virtual design board by dragging images from web sites, these processes help to visualize the aesthetic appeal of the total composition.

"A picture, branch, rug, or curtain may inspire a color scheme, style, and focal point.  Many times, inspiration comes from designer or authentic pieces that can be recreated or altered.  For example, adjusting the height of adult furniture by shortening the legs makes the size appropriate for young children.

"You can establish a color scheme by choosing a favorite furnishing element.  If this inspirational piece has many colors, select one color that coordinates with your existing pieces.  When used sparingly, a pop of color generates interest.  A complimentary or coordinating color may also be integrated into the space.  Be careful not to create visual chaos by overloading your classroom color palette."

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