Designer Colleen Simonds joins us to offer some expert advice on how to design a fun and cozy kid’s room that will age with your little one (spoiler alert: you won’t find many neutrals here!). Plus, browse through some of our favorite new collections to fill your own kiddo’s space.
Sources | Quadrille Climbing Hydrangea wallpaper • West Elm desk • Serena & Lily bed • PBTeen nightstand lamp • Minted artwork • Serena & Lily bedding
Sources | Quadrille wallpaper • Stark carpet • Ochre vintage dresser • FLOU trundle bed • John Robshaw quilt • DWR wall shelves • Melissa and Doug giraffe • Amber Interiors vintage throw pillows
Petit Bella collection | Bella Notte
This summer Bella Notte introduced Petit Bella, a collection of baby blankets and bedding designed for little ones in luxurious, machine-washable textiles designed to grow with your child from crib to college. Pictured above: the Eucalyptus colorway
Colleen’s tip: Color, color, color! It doesn’t have to be pastel pink or baby blue – all colors are fair game. Bold, happy color brings joy, just like children! So set the mood for fun and joy.
Sources | Quadrille Happy Garden wallpaper • Target table lamp • PBTeen nightstand • PBTeen cubby shelf
Sources | Galbraith & Paul ceiling wallpaper • Benjamin Moore Marry Me paint
Sea Wonders collection | Lorena Canals
Sea Wonders brings the ocean to life with soft-colored rugs, interactive designs, and handcrafted accessories to play with.
Colleen’s tip: Skip the themes. Forgo the superheroes and princesses in favor of ‘real’ art. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but don’t make it juvenile. Pro tip: wallpaper counts!
Sources | Quadrille wallpaper • FLOR carpet tiles (installed wall to wall) • Oeuf NYC crib • Duc Duc rocker upholstered in Quadrille outdoor fabric • Jonathan Adler zebra rug
Sources | Cole & Son Trees and Stars wallpaper • West Elm dresser • Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue paint • Jonathan Adler lamp • Bunny Williams lampshade • FLOU trundle bed • DWR box shelves • Jenni Kayne alpaca throw pillows • Custom window seat cushion with Perennials fabric • Jonathan Adler leather pouf
Disney Home x Sanderson
In celebration of Disney’s 100th year, this collaboration delves deep into the Sanderson archive to sprinkle a touch of magic on a newly discovered selection of classic Disney fabrics and wallpapers. Pictured: 101 Dalmations design
Colleen’s tip: Curate the comfort. Adults want cozy bedrooms and kids do, too. Wall to wall wool carpeting (also super durable), blackout shades or drapery, bedside lamps, a proper desk – all of these things make a bedroom a real retreat, for everyone.
Sources | Farrow and Ball striped wallpaper • DWR leather sofa
Sources | Oeuf NYC Perch Loft Bed • Cavern Home wallpaper
Artist in You | Edgar Plans x Lorena Canals
After the success of their first collaboration, textile designer Lorena Canals and renowned urban artist Edgar Plans are teaming up again to present this new limited-edition piece. A unique handcrafted rug with only 250 numbered pieces, where the artist’s scribbles and icons are transformed into wool yarn that is hand tufted on a cotton canvas.
Kid’s room project photography by Emily Gilbert.
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