The Concept
We were very happy to be entrusted with creating the very first Kid's Concept at the Columbus Monte Carlo hotel
The Planning
Planning such a concept takes a lot of time and many discussions took place between us and the hotel's marketing team. The idea was to offer a very fun Kid's Concept during the summer months, a place where children would have fun, play, eat so it would be the time when parents could relax!
The key element was to create a Kid's Concept that was not filled with plastic toys, to create a much more aesthetic play space for children that matched the Columbus environment - the beautiful sea! A large hotel suite was to be transformed into this space and a balcony turned into an outdoor play area... completed with beach toys to reinforce the seaside theme. Les Petits only offers premium sustainable brands and also provides an interior decoration service, so the combination was perfect!
The main backdrop of the space is a magnificent Munks & Me Under the Sea mural. Since we couldn't wallpaper the entire room, we had to get creative.
All the toys and decoration were chosen based on the colors of the mural - very fresh navy blue tones, aquamarine and turquoise were mixed with splashes of sand and some sparkling accessories of course.
Once the key elements were chosen, the fun begins with the toys and decoration.
The Installation
The room installation took place a few weeks before the launch of the Kid's Concept.
First of all, there was the underwater mural. The Munks & Me murals are delivered in panels, labeled A-E, which greatly facilitates hanging and installation.
Once they were laid down, we were able to install the Toddlekind play mat. It comes in squares and is modular, which means you can add or remove pieces as much as you want to create a play mat that fits exactly your space!
Next comes the Kid's Concept Tipi Tent, then the sea-themed plush toys from
Meri Meri. Who wouldn't love to see Cosmo the Giant Octopus hiding in his tipi tent or Louie the Turtle playing on his Wobbel board?
Play Zones
The key to fun and constructive play for children is to create dedicated "play zones" in a playroom.
As part of the kids club, we created distinct zones: an Active Play area, with a Ball Pit, a Rocking Horse, and a Wobbel Balance Board.
We then created a reading and relaxation area, ideal for children who want to unwind.
A role-playing area with the Kid's Concept Wooden Kitchen, Miniland Educational Dolls, and the Kid's Concept Pram.
Outdoor space
We didn't miss giving a nod to the Monte-Carlo Grand Prix by including the Way to Play Toys Flexible Grand Prix Race Track. The Candylab cars - wooden cars with a very kitsch vintage Americana style - are perfect for racing on the track.
Since it was summer and the theme was the sea, we had to create a beach area on the outdoor balcony. It's amazing how much a small space can be transformed by adding fake grass and decorative seaweed.
Liewood beach toys created the perfect atmosphere, with the Striped Blue Inflatable Pool filled with sand - essential for building sandcastles with the Liewood Sea Creature Beach Set. You will also find beach games, including the Ring Toss Game and the Wooden Mini Golf Set.
Costumes
No playroom or kids club is complete without a Dress-Up area!
Do you want to become a superhero for the day with the Meri Meri Superhero Set or would you rather swim under the sea with the Mermaid Costume or the Meri Meri Shark Costume?
Wings, rather fairy wings or dragon wings? They are perfect for children who want to transform quickly. We love the Dragon Wings from Fabelab and the Glitter Fairy Wings from Mimi & Lula.
Columbus Hotel Kids club Booking and details
The Columbus kids club is back this year for July, August, with a space available for the little ones outside the hotel (preference will be given to hotel guests).
You can book a full day, full of games and activities with a delicious lunch also served.
For reservations and more details, contact resa@columbus.mc or +377 92 05 92 22.
