Updated for Family

Ideal for busy toddlers and sophisticated grown-ups, this room that once housed another family's vehicles now anchors this family's active lifestyle. With three sons, this couple needed rugged finishes that also had style. In an understated approach, designer Susan Nilsson masterminded the interiors with comfortable colors, fabrics, and furnishings. The paneled effect on the walls is an intriguing idea that gives a dramatic lift to the room.