Phase 1- Construction
Brown Interiors hired carpenter, Johnny Hammack to do the actual construction on the project. A unique tree house structure where the children could escape into a world of fun and imagination. The tree house is a two story structure with two small interior play areas. Storage steps lead the way to the second level, which doubles as a stage for the children to perform for their parents. The children can exit the second story via the staircase or the slide.
In this part of the club house is a secret room for the children play. Designer, Jody, had cut outs made in the shapes of the exterior rocks to allow for plenty of natural light and airflow in the shape of pee-a-boo rocks for the kids. Here is Alex looking out one of the cut outs before the rocks were painted.
Paul, Alex and Mr. Hammack building the multi-purpose stairs. Each step is a drawer that may be used to store coloring book, crayons, art and crafts.
Each step has recessed finger holes instead of handles. The finger holes are a fun way for children to open the drawer, yet also prevent injury by not having dangerous hardware for clothing to catch on or toes to get stubbed on.
Storage is always a major concern for our clients. The trunks of the tree are not only decorative they are also functional. On one side the trunk is hollowed out and shaped like a squirrel hole to serve as a toy box. The opposite tree trunk opens to revival hidden shelves.
Phase 2 -Painting and Design
Rhonda Raley, a faux-artist, pained a beautiful mural, designed by Brown Interiors. Full of vibrant colors and exotic animals. After the first consultation with the homeowners about the mural; one of their children said she wanted to be sure the animals were friendly. We took much pride and care in designing friendly faces on the animals. Jody, selected the stone/ rock design and colors; and Rhonda, painted the realistic rocks on the exterior of the tree house. She added texture and stamped in fossils along the way. Adding to the custom design. The children will be able to search for new treasures in the rocks, such as fern fossils, butterflies and lizards. The tree trunks are also textured and faux painted with texture. A clear blue sky was added to the ceiling to add ambiance and character setting the perfect scene for the tree house. By painting the walls around the tree house we were able to designate the spaces between adult and child.
Phase 3- Finished Project
The Tree House is complete with plexi-glass railing, front and back so that the children can’t fall. The rope that is around the railing is 3 1/2 inches thick and adds to the detailing of the tree house. A new sofa sleeper folds out into a queen size bed for guest. The fabric on the sleeper sofa is a performance fabric which is nearly indestructible. Jody added the storage ottoman that doubles as a coffee table. Behind the sofa the home owners displayed some art work from their children. The homeowners had art display lighting added to set it off. A new ceiling fan and light kit was installed in place of the original one. A life size Eagle is suspended from the ceiling a long with a monkey hanging from the railing. Both the first and second floor of the tree house was carpeted.
