The interior architecture concept of the Estonian Children’s Literature Centre, “Our Stories and Pictures,” creates a playful, child-centred environment where the world of children’s literature unfolds through space, exploration, and storytelling. The exhibition does not follow a linear path — children can move back and forth through stories, explore freely, and reinterpret them through their own experiences.

The three floors of the building form a continuous narrative:

• The 1st floor is the starting point of stories and a source of inspiration,

• The 2nd floor reveals the behind-the-scenes process of how books are created,

• The 3rd floor is a creative attic where experiences transform into new forms through imagination and role play.

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At the heart of the exhibition is the fairytale room, which explores the roots of children’s literature in folk and fairytales. Visitors enter through a playful, castle-like foyer, opening into a calm and mystical forest environment. A moss-green floor, a winding mirrored river, felt stone stools, and soft lighting create a space that supports focus and imagination. Forest-themed cabinets conceal reading nests, peepholes, and fairytale details, inviting children to explore and tell their own stories.

The fairytale room is a place where nature, light, and imagination meet — so that every child’s own story can begin.