Colby Hopper

Like a Dream is a home decor concept inspired by the development of a young girl becoming a teenager. What is considered to be a thrilling, yet confusing time filled with emotions and challenges as she identifies herself.

Tweens are between the ages of 9-14 and are members of Generation Z. During this life stage, they are more likely to focus on peer approval and acceptance. As a young girl, transitioning into your teenage years can be frightening. A bedroom is a place for friends to hangout but also a space used for peace and quiet. Therefore, I was inspired to create a bedroom that displayed one’s personal style through lively patterns, but also offered personal time and comfort with accent knits. Color combinations come to form their personal aesthetic, and products are created with the idea in mind to last longer. Mixing natural motifs with a modern twist of color and geometrics, this bedroom offers the child a sense of belonging while maintaining the integrity of the home.

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A good day is possible with a good nights rest. Ensuring your sleep is uninterrupted, cotton works to control the body’s temperature to keep you cool and dry. Along with maintaining body temperature, cotton is soft on the skin and great for those who face allergies with hypoallergenic properties. Standing the test of time, cotton will not disintegrate in your washer after a few cycles. A set of shams, two pillows, and a throw are knitted with 100% cotton yarn on the Shima Seiki SRY 14 gauge and MACH2XS 8 gauge machines. Three other pillows are digitally printed on plain weave cotton fabric using the HP 300 Latex Ink printer. To promote sustainable practices, the yellow pillow is dyed with turmeric and the knitted throw is dyed with red cabbage.