A Room with Two Destinies

Children’s Room vs. Serene Adult Bedroom

Lausanne

Switzerland

Client Overview and Design Brief

Property: 3+1 apartment near the lake in Lausanne
Objective: Showcase the versatility of the extra room to appeal to a broader buyer audience
Strategy: Offer two interior layout options that reflect distinct lifestyle scenarios
Target buyers:
Families with one or more children
Couples or singles needing a calm, guest-ready space

Project Objectives

•Create fully-staged dual-use concepts to inspire prospective buyers

•Ensure both scenarios maintain the design language of the apartment

•Highlight the room’s spatial flexibility, natural light, and potential for long-term adaptation

•Balance functionality and visual emotion in both proposals

Design Approach

Scenario 1: Children’s Room – Play, Learn, Rest

•Custom bunk-bed system with integrated storage and playful curved detailing

•Elevated play zone includes a niche with pegboard for climbing or hanging accessories

•Study corner with sleek desk and child-appropriate task chair

•Book display installed at child’s height to foster early literacy habits

•Organic rug and whimsical lighting for a playful, cozy ambiance

Scenario 2: Adult Bedroom – Calm, Soft, Inviting

•Neutral grasscloth wallpaper adds warmth and texture

•Statement upholstered bed with soft curves for a restful focal point

•Elegant vanity-desk hybrid with curved velvet chair for versatility

•Sculptural flower wall décor and soft lighting reinforce spa-like calm

•Subdued tones and tactile layering enhance emotional connection

Implementation Considerations

Wall, door, and electrical layouts remain unchanged between both scenarios

Furniture dimensions chosen to optimize circulation and flow

Both setups require minimal structural change, allowing buyer flexibility post-sale

Designed for easy conversion between the two versions

Outcome

A single room becomes a multi-audience asset within the sales narrative
Buyers see potential to adapt the space across life stages—young children now, guest retreat later
Visual storytelling enables buyers to project themselves more vividly into the home
Reinforces House of Moods’ expertise in strategic, emotion-led design