As your little preschooler turns into a young elementary school scholar, it is important to create a comfortable and organized space for her to do homework. Sure, the kitchen table and the desk in your own office are available, but that can lead to distractions as other family members leave and enter the room. Instead, try adding a desk and chair to your child’s bedroom, so that she can enjoy the peace and quiet while she attempts to master those fractions or reads over her notes for the big exam. At Pottery Barn Kids, we offer kids’ desks and chairs in a variety of styles, shapes and colors to match any bedroom.Before purchasing a desk, consider your child’s specific needs. You want a desk and chair that your child fits in comfortably. Ideally, her feet should touch the floor, and she should be able to climb into her chair without help from you and other adults. If your child will be using a desktop or laptop computer at the desk, be sure she can reach it without having to strain her neck or wrists.
While you might be tempted to buy an adult desk your child can grow into, a desk designed specifically for kids is much more comfortable and better your child’s health. When it comes to chairs, you often have a little extra flexibility because many desk chairs are adjustable and can grow as your child does.Other things to consider when purchasing a desk include how much space your child has in her bedroom. Larger rooms can accommodate grand desks with plenty of storage, display and surface space, while you need something more compact for a smaller room. We even offer desks that fit specifically in the corner of the bedroom to prevent them from taking up too much wall or floor space.As for the desk itself, surface space is an important consideration. Will you set up your child’s computer here or is it simply a place to draw, color and write? Do you need space for a lamp or is the lighting in your child’s bedroom sufficient? The desk can also double as storage for everything from books and toys to school and craft supplies, so take this into consideration when looking at those with drawers and shelving.
The more storage it offers, the less likely you are to need additional furniture in the room. At the very least, you will want one with one drawer so that your child can keep extra pencils and other supplies handy for those busier homework days. Many of our desks take advantage of vertical space to offer extra cubbies, drawers and display areas where you can place bulletin boards and calendars.We offer both swivel and stationary desk chairs in styles to suit every taste. Made from fine products like rubberwood, linen, steel, velvet and denim, each one is durable enough to stay with your child through the high school years. Depending on which chair you choose, enjoy features like gently sloping arms, padded cushioning, casters that roll 360 degrees, height-adjustment mechanisms and chrome and antique brass finishes.Once you have selected a desk and chair, consider purchasing a few accessories to complete your new setup. A clear surface mat is an excellent way to make your child’s study space fun and to protect your new furniture.
It fits over the top of the desk, and you can place photos and drawings beneath it. The acrylic material protects your desk from spills and scratches and makes it even easier to keep clean and dust-free. If you opted for one of our upholstered desk chairs, consider a cotton twill cushion for additional comfort.Step 1: Materials You'll NeedShow All Items IKEA Jules swivel chair 2 meters fun fur (63" inch length of fabric) 24" inch width of fabric 17" x 28" piece of foam 2.5 meters of cotton ribbon to make loops & ties Ballard Essential Pleated Couture Slipcover Parsons Chair Slipcover with Twirls Tape Ribbon Parsons Chair Slipcover with Greek Key Tape Ribbon Border Ballard Essential Cushion Covers Rebecca Chair Slipcover and Frame Vintage Vogue Loveseat - Slipcover and Frame LeMans Dining Chair Cushion Ballard Essential Cushion Inserts Vintage Vogue Club Chair - Slipcover and Frame Vintage Vogue Twin Sleeper - Slipcover and Frame
The Arillus features five dual-wheel casters with a hooded base design protecting the... read moreSo, first things first, you are either really into the idea of a furry pink office chair or really not into the idea – and that's OK! It's definitely a statement chair for sure, but that's exactly what I was going for. Our little 60s ranch house is really cozy, but the bedrooms are pretty boring (low ceilings and small high windows), so they need a lot of help when it comes to infusing them with personality. I love how our bedroom turned out, so now I can move on to turning my office/craft room into something a little more fun. A fun office chair seemed like a good place to start!I saw this grey office chair at Target and thought it was a little more unique of a shape than your standard office chair (and a pretty good price too!). The perfect base for a makeover chair!Before putting on the base and wheels, I spray painted the silver legs and the top of the wheels gold (use a primer on the metal first).
I left the shaft that goes into the base of the chair alone though. It's kind of greasy on purpose so the chair can go up and down. Not the most ideal paint surface... I bought two yards of this beautiful blush faux fur to recover the chair with and draped it over the chair (fur side down) with the excess fabric hanging over the front side. Once I did that, I basically made two big gatherings of fabric on the back (spaced equally apart) until the fabric fit snugly. I then pinned the gatherings in place. Then I smoothed the fabric down the front side of the back of the chair and pinned the excess bit of fabric above the arms of the chair as well. Make sure you think about which direction your fur is going when you are doing this so it's not "upside down" when you flip it all over! Once I knew what fabric was "extra fabric", I sewed down those pinned lines and then tried the shell back on the chair to see if any parts needed to be taken in a little more for a snug fit.Once the fit was right, I cut off the extra sections, leaving about a 1/2" seam allowance.