Sweet Girl’s Playroom Makeover
Okay so maybe I didn’t steal it, but as I was designing this Playroom for my client I feel in love with more and more of the items…for my own daughter’s room! By the time I completed this design I had bought over a third of the Mood Board for my daughter’s upcoming bedroom redesign. She loves rainbows and unicorns as much as these girls do.
Let me start from the beginning: I got to work with the world’s nicest Mama and her two adorable girls. Although I didn’t get to meet them in person, I felt like I knew them and their sweet little personalities. They drew me pictures of their dream room and I sent them a photo of my own family when the youngest wanted to know why she couldn’t meet me in person. This family just moved into a new house, and they wanted to convert the space outside the girl’s bedrooms into a girly, sweet Playroom design. I can’t think of a much more fun project to work on (finding items for my own daughter’s bedroom was just a bonus).
Girl’s Playroom Design: The Mood Boards
Playroom Design: 4 Rooms In One
While this Playroom was about the size of a typical bedroom, we had a lot of different functions to squeeze in. These two sisters needed:
A Craft/Homework Table
Reading Nook
Playroom
Bed for Guests or Sleepovers
These girls knew exactly what they wanted in their room, and some of their requests were: pink/turquoise colors, unicorns, rainbows, purple flowers, and inspirational word art. I anchored the room with this sweet pink sofa (#1) and put this inexpensive white coffee table (#15) in front of it. The girls can use it for a play table, and can add extra storage baskets (#14) under it. These sweet aqua Land of Nod poufs (#9) are a faux leather that are easy to wipe down. The girls and their friends can pull them up for extra, soft seating.
Then we layered on fun pillows like this lumbar pillow (#7 ) and gold polka dotted ones (#8) for some fun color and pattern. And to help pull in their beloved pink and turquoise colors, we added this bold area rug (#11). When you have kids, I really like using area rugs with a lot of pattern and color to help hide dirt and stains. These metal scalloped tables from Target add some girly charm. Better yet, the metal finish will hold up well with little ones.
Playroom Design: Toy Storage
Any Playroom needs a LOT of toy storage-and different TYPES of storage. One place for toy/craft storage were these woven baskets (#14) for under the coffee table. This canvas stripe laundry basket (#4) works perfectly to corral stuffed animals. I also found a tall, open cubby storage unit (#28) with small baskets (#29) for the main bulk of the storage, without taking up a lot of floor space. A final storage option is this inexpensive bookshelf from Target (#26) that can be filled with gold polka dot baskets (#27). Giving multiple storage options allows for the most flexibility. One for books, one for small toys, one for stuffed animals, one for art/craft supplies….you get it.
Playroom Decor: Adding in the Fun Accents
The best part of designing any kid’s space is getting to add in fun, charming details. These Target Pillowfort lamps (#24 and #25) are such fun little accents. I mean…a bulldog lamp?! Be still my heart. Another Target find is this stuffed unicorn head (#3) for the wall, and this beaded light fixture (#2) from World Market. All of these add some sweetness and whimsy to the Playroom space.
Playroom Decor: Homework Station & Kid’s Craft Center
A big function of the girl’s Playroom Design was their double homework station/craft table. When I’m finding furniture for craft tables, I want to find something that is durable, inexpensive, and easy to clean. So it lead me to Ikea to build this simple double work station. These Ikea cabinets (#22) can hold a huge amount of arts and crafts supplies, and this easy-to-wipe-down Ikea top (#23) can simply be laid over the cabinets-no power tools needed. Aqua wood chairs from Target (#12) add a pop of color to the space, along with these gold crown pillows (#13). Similar to this inspirational image (#2o), I suggested also adding a long shelf across the desk: it provides additional surface area and a place the girls can display their artwork. For a bit of DIY bling, I suggested to Mom to spray paint the simple Ikea brackets in a gold hue, much like #21. Desk organization tools like #30 and #31 will help keep the girl’s homework station uncluttered.
Playroom Decor: Kid’s Wall Art Ideas
The #1 request from the girls for their new Playroom? A pink sofa! Yeeeees. This sofa actual doubles up as a pull-out bed as well. I paired it up with these sweet metal Target scalloped side table, plug-in gold sconces, and a simple Gallery Wall. The girls requested rainbows, unicorns, and flowers in their Playroom design. Using simple gold frames to keep it consistent, the frames are filled with sweet images-all from Etsy. These were all inexpensive digital downloads that Mom had printed and framed herself-creating this budget friendly wall decor. And the girls got their rainbows and word art as well!
Girl’s Playroom Design Ideas
When designing any Playroom or Kid’s Space, look for items that are durable, easy to clean, and are multi-functional. Depending on your kid’s age, I tend to use less expensive products because you want their space to be a place they can FULLY enjoy and explore. If you are constantly worried about fingerprints and breakables, it is going to be less fun for everyone.
I love to use metal furniture items (like these scalloped tables) that are super durable. Painted surfaces (coffee table) are typically easier to wipe off than stained surfaces. When using fabrics in Playrooms or kid spaces, look for treated fabrics like Sunbrella or Crypton-which are formulated to be stain and dirt resistant. I also like using leather/faux leather furniture like these aqua Land of Nod poufs. While not in this Playroom design, slipcovered furniture items are also great investments.
Finally-you don’t want to worry about breakables if a pillow fight breaks out. Kids and glass just don’t go well together. Instead, I like to use plastic or metal lamps (#24) and sconces (#5). If possible use hard surfaces like wood, laminate, or vinyl in kid spaces: they are the easiest to clean, and won’t stain like carpet. But adding in a large rug gives kids a soft, warm place to play. I like using heavily patterned rugs to help hide stains and dirt, like our pink medallion rug.
Playroom Budget Friendly Finds
A lot of these inexpensive decor items came from Target’s Pillowfort line-it is fun and budget friendly. This rug was from Rugs USA and is inexpensive enough that Mom doesn’t have to stress about it. This lovely pink sofa? A Walmart find! All of the artwork was less than $10 each from Etsy stores. And like I mentioned before, the entire double Homework Station was crafted out of Ikea components.
Playroom Inside-a-Box: Order Your Room In an Hour
I love working with all of my clients, but this family was SUCH a fun one to work with! This Mom quickly ordered the entire Playroom, and the girls had their new Playroom just a few weeks later when everything arrived. I packaged up their entire room inside of a box, with all of the drawings, Floor Plans, shopping list, and even paint color samples. This Mom had everything she needed to order the entire Playroom in just one sitting.
Postbox Designs: Kids
For all of my kid clients, I have a special Postbox Kids package I send out. Included are Kid’s Questionnaires, a place where they can draw or write about their dream room, and other ways they can add in their input. Included in their box are bonuses like a special note to them and a special DIY project idea to help make their new room feel like home. (Don’t worry: Mom and Dad get full veto power!)
Here is a peek into the actual Postbox I sent out to the girls! Their entire Playroom inside a box right to their mailbox:
How Online Interior Design Works
I know you are busy and over-scheduled. And the idea of spending hours buying and returning items that don’t work for your space…not so fun. Plus the idea of tackling an entire room can be really overwhelming. That is exactly why I started Postbox Designs. All I do is Interior E-Design, which means I work virtually: saving you time and money. I get to know you, your style, and your budget through my Welcome Packet. Inside is everything you need to get started: a Design Questionnaire, a simple Measure & Photograph Guide, and tips for creating a Pinterest page for your project. Then I create your fully custom design in just two weeks.
I take all of that information and create TWO different mix-and-match designs for you. I create all of the drawings you need: Mood Boards, Floor Plans, Shopping Lists, Step-by-Step Instructions, even material samples. Then I package it all up and send your room-inside-a-box right to your mailbox.
You have everything to order your entire room in an hour…in your PJs.
You can pull together your room on your schedule and budget. And I’m here from beginning to end to answer questions and walk you through it.
You can find out HOW IT WORKS and check out all of my ROOM PACKAGES & PRICING
Have more questions on your project? Working on a whole house? I offer discounts when working on multiple rooms at once, we can chat all about your project at kristin@postboxdesigns.com
Postbox Designs: Free Resource Library
Not ready for a project? No problem! I also have a FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY full of Free Design Mood Boards, Shopping Lists, Guides, and more. I’m always adding to it, so check back often. When you sign up, you will get an email with the link and password for 24/7 access, plus you will get an exclusive discount on your first project with Postbox Designs!
Since today is all about Kid Design, here are just a few kid-centric freebies I created for the Free Resource Library, but there is plenty of stuff in there for the grown-ups as well:
See you back here next week!
Kristin
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