Crate & Kids and the Smithsonian Institution have collaborated to develop a collection of children’s decor and bedroom furnishings celebrating space exploration.
Product designs take inspiration from Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and extra-planetary exploration, merging archival images with chic styling to bring the wonders of the solar system to children’s bedrooms.
The Smithsonian Collection for Crate & Kids focuses on key moments in space exploration. Product highlights include the Space Shuttle Stitch Quilt embroidered with detail referencing the craft, a duvet cover inspired by the Apollo 11 moon mission, Earth, Rocket and Lift-Off pillows and an insulated kids’ lunch box featuring the moon rising. The collection includes abundant wall art. From archives of the Smithsonian, the collection also features framed photography of the Apollo 14 Pressure Suit and an X-ray view of a test Gemini Helmet.
The new collection marks the launch of a Crate & Kids Space Shop, a dedicated operation that encourages consumers to check out the Smithsonian Collection as well as other star, planet and space-themed pieces the banner offers.
The Smithsonian Collection includes 44 new, exclusive pieces starting at $30. It can be shopped in-store and online only at Crate & Kids.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with the Smithsonian to launch a collection inspired by the growing interest in space exploration that is meant to spark curiosity and imagination,” said Alicia Waters, president of Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids, in introducing the collection. “The entire collection is based on iconic space imagery guaranteed to bring out your child’s inner explorer.”
