Between the piles of toys, stacks of books and bags of sports equipment, it can be a challenge to keep children’s hangouts neat and tidy — let alone stylish. We sat down with Los Angeles-based designer Linda Hayslett (who has helped style celebrities like Hillary Swank, Sandra Oh and Charlize Theron in her fashion days — no big deal) about her secret recipe for creating fun and functional kids’ play spaces.
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Author:Victoria Christie
Photographer: Christopher Lee Foto (headshot)
Designer: Linda Hayslett, LH Designs