design your dream kids room

design your dream kids room

design your kid s room it s as easy as 1, 2, 3 Similar to your own room, a great child s bedroom provides a happy, cozy and nurturing retreat. It s a place where your child will spend precious hours playing, learning, sleeping and dreaming. At Pottery Barn Kids, we want to help you take your child s bedroom design from concept to completion. Follow the three easy steps in this booklet and create a bedroom your child will love. STEP 1 MEASURE YOUR SPACE Plot the bedroom dimensions on the adjacent room grid. You will need a pencil and a metal tape measure to complete this step. WALL-TO-WALL MEASUREMENTS Measure your room from wall to wall. Use your measurements to draw the room s perimeter on the grid. Note that each square on the grid represents one foot (1 ) or twelve inches (12 ). DOORS, CLOSETS & BUILT-INS Measure doors, closets and built-ins from the outside trim. Note whether doors open in or out. Mark on the grid. WINDOWS Note window heights, as well as window distance from the floor, as you might want to put cabinets and window seats below. Also measure and note the window height and width inside the window trim, as you might want to hang a window shade behind your draperies. CEILING HEIGHT Measure the main ceiling height. Measure and note any archways or anything else impeding the space such as a soffit. ELECTRICAL & HEATING VENTS Mark all electrical outlets with an X, all switches with an S and all heating vents with an H.

STEP 2 DEVELOP YOUR DESIGN DIRECTION Now it s time to get creative and craft the heart of your bedroom design. Involve your child in the planning process. The design should be a reflection of his or her personality. GIVE THE ROOM SHAPE WITH FURNITURE Start with a cozy and comfortable bed that inspires hours of relaxation, dreams and contented sleep. Although your child is probably still small enough to fit in a twin bed, consider a full or queen bed that is ideal for reading stories together now and keeping ahead of growth spurts in the future. Make the bed the focal point of the room. Then, add other essential pieces including a nightstand, dresser and desk. Finally, determine whether you have room for additional pieces like a bookshelf, armoire, toy chest or activity table. ADD SOME COLOR Ask your child about his or her favorite colors and activities. Have them help pick out sheets and a comforter that tie into these favorites. Be sure to let him feel the fabric; touch is one of children s most acute senses and they love feeling different textures. Next, select three hues from the bedding a light, medium and darker tone and use these as the foundation for your color palette for the rest of the room. PLAY WITH DETAILS Small details give the bedroom its unique personality. Choose a few fun pieces of wall art that tie back to the theme of the room. Add a thick rug to provide a soft surface for play. Try some novelty pegs on the wall to hang pajama sets, robes or jackets. Look for fun buckets, baskets or shelving to provide storage in an aesthetically pleasing way. MAKE ROOM FOR BROTHERS AND SISTERS Will your child be sharing the bedroom with a sibling? If so, plan this into your design and consider space-saving furniture including a bunk bed or trundle. Each child can still display their individual personality in the room with color and bedding choices. Many of our Pottery Barn Kids furniture and bedding selections coordinate well with one another.

STEP 3 CREATE YOUR FLOOR PLAN Now that you have your room dimensions plotted on the grid and a design direction, use the furniture templates available at the Pottery Barn Kids Design Studio to create your floor plan below. See the ideas on the back for inspiration. Each grid square represents one foot (1 ) or twelve inches (12 ) in your room.

tips for a great kids bedroom design GET INSPIRED What are your child s favorite colors, interests and activities? The best way to find inspiration for your room design is by considering those things your child loves. Whether the theme you choose is very elaborate or something as simple as polka dots, it should originate from something that makes your child smile. GIVE IT FORM Use furniture pieces including the bed, dresser and desk to create the building blocks of the room. Be mindful of overcrowding the space, and be sure not to block doors, windows or natural walkways. MAKE IT FUNCTIONAL Design a bedroom that is as functional as it is beautiful by adding elements that create an organized and serene environment for your child. Add furniture pieces and accessories that provide extra storage you can never have too much. Pick an overall theme and aesthetic that will continue to work as your child grows. Use a lamp to create soft lighting for bedtime stories. ADD A PERSONAL TOUCH Details like a colorful corkboard filled with your child s favorite pictures, a fun piece of artwork that ties back to the theme or the room, a cozy reading nook near the window or a shelving unit filled with antique toys makes a bedroom feel special and unique. THINK AHEAD Kids grow quickly. Design a room that will last by selecting furniture pieces that allow room for this growth and decor choices that your child will still enjoy a year or two down the road. KEEP SAFETY THE TOP PRIORITY All Pottery Barn Kids furniture, bedding and accessories meet or exceed U.S. and Canadian safety regulations. Remember to anchor any tall or heavy units to the walls; tip-resistance kits are included with all Pottery Barn Kids tall furniture pieces for extra safety.

design ideas Madeline 20 x 18 x 28" h Madeline 20 x 18 x 28" h Madeline Full 58 x 81 x 55" h Canopy adds 25 to height - 80 total Madeline Dresser 45 x 20 x 43.5" h Madeline 2-Shelf Bookcase 46 x16 x 37" h Thomas Bookcase Tall 28 x 14 x 60" h Cameron Cubby 29 x 14 x 24" h Thomas 20 x 18.5 x 28" h 42 x 19.5 x 32.5" h Thomas Dresser Thomas Twin over Full Bunk 63 x 84 x 81.5" h pottery barn kids www.potterybarnkids.com 800.993.4923 Revised February 2008 PI7084

Camp 19.5 x 18 x 26" h Larkin 25.5 x 18 x 24" h Madeline 20 x 18 x 28" h Kendall 20 x 17 x 26" h Thomas 20 x 18.5 x 28" h Berkeley 20.5 x 17 x 27.5" h Olivia 20 x 17.5 x 26" h Olivia Chiffonier 25.5 x 21.5 x 64" h Kendall Drawer Chest 39 x 19 x 50" h Camp Short Dresser 38 x 19 x 33" h Larkin Dresser 44.5 x 21 x 34.5" h Madeline Dresser 45 x 20 x 43.5" h Kendall Dresser 38 x 18.5 x 32.5" h Kendall Extra Wide Dresser 54 x 18.5 x 32.5" h Camp Dresser 44 x 20x 41" h Camp Extra Wide Dresser 59.5 x 19 x 32.5" h Madeline Extra Wide Dresser 55 x 19 x 34" h Berkeley Extra Wide Dresser 56 x 18 x 31" h Kendall Twin 44 x 82.5 x 48" h Kendall Full 61 x 82.5 x 48" h Kendall Bunk 44 x 82.5 x 72.5" h Kendall Twin over Full Bunk 61 x 82.5 x 72.5" h Larkin Sleigh Twin 43.5 x 90 x 41" h Larkin Sleigh Queen 65 x 95 x 41" h Larkin Sleigh Full 58 x 90 x 49" h Thomas Full 60 x 84 x 54" h Larkin Trundle 40.5 x 74.5 x 8.5" h Thomas Twin 45 x 84 x 54" h Thomas Twin over Full Bunk 60 x 84 x 81.5" h Thomas Storage Bed Twin 45 x 78 x 54" h Thomas Trundle 40.5 x 75.5 x 8" h

Thomas Armoire 39 x 24.5 x 66" h Larkin Armoire 40 x 24 x 66" h Madeline Armoire 44 x 24 x 68" h Madeline Storage Desk 47 x 25.5 x 30" h Kendall Desk 44.5 x 26 x 30" h Thomas Drawer Chest 38 x 19 x 49" h Larkin Drawer Chest 42 x 21 x 52" h Berkeley Drawer Chest 38.5 x 18 x 48" h Larkin Storage Desk 44.5 x 23 x 30" h Kendall Small Desk 36.5 x 26 x 30" h Thomas Dresser 42 x 19.5 x 32.5" h Olivia Dresser 44 x 20.5 x 32.5" h Berkeley Dresser 38.5 x 18 x 32" h Scallop Side Table 15.5 x 15.5 x 26.5" h Scallop Side Table 15.5 x 15.5 x 26.5" h Cameron Cabinet 29 x 14 x 24" h Cameron Cubby 29 x 14 x 24" h Larkin Extra Wide Dresser 54 x 21 x 34.5" h Cameron Media Base 38.5 x 27.5 x 15.5" h Cameron Drawer Base 29 x 21 x 15" h Cameron Base 29 x 21 x 15" h Olivia Daybed with Trundle 79.5 x 43 x 45" h Kendall Loft Bed 44.5 x 82.5 x 79.5" h Logan Queen Bed 65 x 92 x 45" h Olivia Full 57.5 x 80 x 50" h Olivia Twin 43.5 x 80 x 50" h Carolina Adult Chair 17.5 x 17.5 x 37" h Catalina Twin 42 x 81 x 42" h Catalina Full 57 x 81 x 42" h Catalina Bunk 42 x 81 x 71" h Catalina Storage Bed 42.5 x 81 x 49" h Farmhouse Swivel Chair 27 x 27 x 35.5" h Taylor Swivel Chair 26.5 x 24 x 34" h 5 x 7' Rug Thomas Bunk 45 x 84 x 81.5" h Thomas Queen 67 x 87 x 54" h Thomas Daybed with Trundle 46.5 x 84 x 46" h

Thomas Extra Wide Dresser 56 x 19.5 x 32.5" h Madeline Dresser Tower 24 x 18 x 48.5" h Camp Bookcase 44 x 15.5 x 40" h Open Side Table 15 x 15 x 28.5" h Bookrack 29.5 x 6.5 x 24.5" h Madeline 2-Shelf Bookcase 46 x16 x 37" h Thomas Bookcase Wide 43 x 14 x 33" h Thomas Bookcase Tall 28 x 14 x 60" h Logan Trundle 40.5 x 75.5 x 7" h Logan Twin 42 x 85.5 x 44" h Logan Full 57 x 85.5 x 44" h Madeline Daybed 80 x 44 x 42" h Universal Guard Rail 46.5 x 1.5 x 21" h Universal Trundle 40.5 x 75.5 x 7" h Camp Storage 42.5 x 80 x 49" h Cameron Full Storage 56 x 79 x 40" h Cameron Twin Storage 41 x 79 x 40" h Cameron Under Bed Rolling Storage 36 x 20 x 6" h Cameron Under Bed Rolling Storage 36 x 20 x 6" h Camp Bunk 42 x 80 x 73" h Camp Full 58 x 80 x 47" h Madeline Trundle 41 x 75.5 x 9" h Madeline Queen 65 x 85 x 55" h Canopy adds 25 to height - 80 total Camp Twin 42 x 80 x 47" h Camp Twin over Full Bunk 60 x 80 x 73" h Madeline Twin 42.5 x 81 x 55" h Canopy adds 25 to height - 80 total Madeline Full 58 x 81 x 55" h Canopy adds 25 to height - 80 total PI7085 Revised February 2008