Two questions that I get from viewers all the time: “How do you design a kids room that doesn’t need to be overhauled once they become a teen?” and “How do you tastefully put together a theme room?”

I’ve always been oddly drawn to Pablo Pardo’s umbrella lamp, but have a hard time seeing it in a truly “grown up” space. It is, however, playful without being straight up juvenile (a hard balance to strike) which makes it the perfect piece to base an adaptable kid’s scheme around. One that’ll take them from nursery to teen room. Then I found the Swingset photograph, and suddenly a soft and subtle beach theme was established.

The chair swing is fun without being silly- a great place to rock her when she’s a baby, it’ll later become the spot where she reads. The rope bed (an utter steal, by the way) is a great first bed after the crib since there are no hard edges, and is classic enough to move with her to her first dorm room or apartment . The terrycloth set of towels provide the perfect upholstery covering for anything from floor pillows to a bench seat, and are so practical (throw ‘em in the wash) and affordable. Trim the pillows and cushions with inexpensive natural rope, and you have a look that’s fresh and timeless!

-Design Public Pablo Umbrella Lamp, $120

-Crate and Barrel Driftwood Mirror, $199

-West Elm Capiz Window Panel in Frost Gray, $99 per pair

-Pier 1 Outdoor Swingasan Chair, $249.95

-Walmart True Colors 6pc bright towel set in Parchment, $24

-Walmart Aberdeen Green/ Cream Indoor Outdoor Rug, 5.5′x7.5′, $86.95

-wallblank.com Swingset by Aaron Feaver 11×14, $24

-Pier 1 Queen Rope Headboard, $199.95