Designer Projects - The Pirate Ship Bedroom

This article had to happen because this is quite possibly one of the coolest kids rooms I've ever seen.  It reminds me of when you used to watch those T.V. shows or movies as a kid that had other kids your age in them who had awesome rooms or toys and all you could do is dream of being that lucky. Being a full grown man, it actually made me want to pick up the phone and ask my parents if they really did love me growing up.  I managed to curb that urge.  However, the visceral response remains:  Childhood envy.

Designed and built by Steve Kuhl of Kuhl Design Build in the Minneapolis area and originally featured on ABCnews.com, I bet this just made parents all over the country feel like heels...and darn it, you all are if you aren't bringing this.  This guy better watch out for the PTA lynch-mob.  

The rope bridge can support an adults weight according to Steve, who I'm sure had his own motivation to make sure of it.  Don't worry Steve, we are right there with  ya *wink*.

The planks are made from 2x12 pieces of plywood and then faux finished to give it a weathered appearance.

A jail cell for those who trespass, like little brothers or sisters.  The ladder is how you get to the rope bridge.

The secret escape slide makes coming downstairs for dinner a cinch.  Wow.

There is a rope ladder that leads into the closet.  Naturally. 

Ahhh, the crows nest.  Master of all you survey.

Although this room was originally made for 6 year old, I can imagine there was an inner child at work on this as well.  If I wanted to go design-existential I would say that it is very interesting how great designs affect us from a young age.  It's only a matter of taste and aesthetic appeal that changes as we grow, but the excitement of living in something that captures your imagination is an inherent trait that never leaves us.  However, I choose to keep this one light, and thereby doing so will add only one last thing:  "Wow Dad, Cooooooooooooooollllll!!!!"