
Award-Winning Playroom Design
Design Services for the Modern Playroom
Meet Your Designer
Founder-Led. Educator-Designed.
Karri Bowen taught preschool, elementary and middle school before founding Smart Playrooms® more than a decade ago. She holds a Master's in Education and was the very first designer to mount monkey bars on a ceiling.
Today Karri designs every Playroom Edit® and Smart-E® EDesign plan, joins your Zoom personally and leads every commercial design review. You are not handed off. You design with the person who built the method.
As a boutique, founder-led studio, we keep our founder, Karri Bowen, M.Ed., at the center of every design. Whether you are starting with a few products or building from scratch, there's a service designed for exactly where you are.
The Playroom Edit®
Expert Layout Guidance. No Renders. Real Results.
$1,500
Before your Zoom, our founder, Karri Bowen, M.Ed., a former classroom teacher, reviews your questionnaire, photos and product wishlist and prepares your color directions and initial layout concept.
She then joins your 30-minute session personally to refine the plan with you, so your time is spent deciding, not explaining. Your layout and shopping list, in our chosen designer color scheme, arrive within 3 business days.
This is not a product list. It's a fully prepared, expertly guided design plan — built around your children and the products in our store.
SMART-E®
SMART-E® EDesign Packages
Full Virtual Playroom Design, Delivered Remotely
For families ready for a design plan without the in-person process. Choose from two package options — Climbing EDesign (focused on active and movement-based play) or Full Playroom EDesign (comprehensive multi-zone design across sensory, active, imaginative, and aesthetic elements).
Every SMART-E® project begins with a kickoff Zoom led by Karri Bowen, and Karri designs your space from that first conversation through your final plans.
Climbing Edesign $4500 | Full Playroom EDesign $8500
Availability is limited each month by design.
White Glove Playroom Design
White Glove Playroom Design
Full-Service. Fully Handled.
Consultation: $750 | 30 Minutes with Karri Bowen
For families who want everything handled — design, sourcing, purchasing, and installation oversight. White Glove begins with a private consultation with Karri, the required first step for all White Glove projects.
Primarily serving Westchester County, New York and Fairfield County, Connecticut, with a limited number of select projects accepted nationally each year. Budgets (including design fees, contractor services and products) start at $150k.
This is not a design consultation. It is the beginning of a complete transformation.
Commercial Playroom Design
Commercial Playroom Design
Built for Shared Spaces. Designed for Real Children.
Apartment complexes, clubhouses, stay-and-play spaces, neighborhood community spaces — Smart Playrooms® brings the same intentionality to commercial environments that we bring to family homes.
Every commercial project is developed through our proprietary design process and led by our founder, Karri Bowen, M.Ed. Karri leads each design review meeting so the same educator-informed eye that shapes our family playrooms shapes your shared space. Built-in revision rounds keep the project on track from concept to final plan.
Why Choose Us?
We don't just create playrooms - we thoughtfully design spaces that inspire growth, imagination and joy. Learn why families across the globe have put their trust in us to bring their playrooms to life.
Safe & Durable Products
We use premium, child-safe materials that ensure long-lasting enjoyment.
Founder-Led Expertise
Every design is created by Karri Bowen, M.Ed., a former classroom teacher who designs around child development, not trends.
Play with Purpose
We create environments that promote open-ended, creative play and learning.
Custom Solutions for Every Child
Our designs adapt to your child’s unique developmental needs and interests.
Beautiful & Functional Designs
Our playrooms seamlessly integrate style and function within your home.
Get in Touch With our Team
Kid-Tested, Family-Approved
“All of these products are beautiful! My kids and their friends always want to come to my house and they love playing in their playroom! Thank you Smart Playrooms® for all of these amazing products!”
Years of Experience
Successful Projects
Happy Customers
Ready to Make Your Vision a Reality?
Let us bring your dream space to life or Visit Our Shop — Explore our hand-picked collections to add the perfect finishing touches!
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Customer Service
We are available from Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm EST via shop@smartplayrooms.com
Returns & Cancellations
Almost all our products are custom made just for you, and therefore not returnable. Read full policy.
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