Rhinestone Shade or Damask Sconce Lamp? Chic Locker Decor Inventor, LockerLookz Lets Kids Design Their Day
In middle school, students happily discover they shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. The same can be said for their metal school locker. Because high fashion is just a combination away, thanks to the ingenious offerings of LockerLookzTM, the original inventors of lush wallpaper, shag rugs and even a chandelier for the standard locker! New for 2014 is an expanded line of color palettes and specialty finishes for lights, bins, rugs, mirrors and wallpaper. It’ll be tough call deciding between the rhinestone shade or the damask print sconce lamp for the ideal back-to-school look.
Once upon a time, algebra books where shoved next to gym sneakers and maybe a lunch bag as the locker door was shut. What was there to see besides the name on the book? Today, tween girls from 8 – 14 years old have an avenue of positive self-expression for the one spot they will see day in and day out over the whole school year. Why not add a little glam every time you open the locker door?
The LockerLookz brand, touted on the front page of the New York Times and seen on Ellen, TODAY and Good Morning America is getting its own updated look with a new name, LockerLookz Limited. The company, purchased by longtime family craft business Darice in 2013, plans to roll out a new logo and prominently brand all products with its signature “LL” stamp. Bright new colors like purple and green will be seen in mix and match sets of dry erase boards, frames, bins and mirrors.
Brand new items for the new school season will boast Magnetic Acrylic White Boards ($6.99), Peony Flower Magnets ($3.99) and Plush Fur Locker Rugs ($9.99) in prints and solids. Best of all, lighting takes on a new shade with choices of Locker Sconces ($14.99 to $18.99) — beaded or damask — and Jewel Locker Lamps ($18.99). Lamps with a round rhinestone shade with a beaded undercarriage can be hung at the top of the locker. Sconces are the perfect alternative to a chandelier in a smaller locker. And all are just gorgeous!

LockerLookz Limited has sprinkled a little glitter finish to its wallpaper, mirrors, boards and bins. Or choose accessory bins updated with double sided satin bows and princess cut gems. Whatever kids choose, moms and administrators are delighted to know that these school-friendly products are non-adhesive and won’t damage lockers.
Fans of LockerLookz share their designs, tips and suggestions for this pretty place meant for books and bags on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. With prices no more than $19.99 and many items at just $5.99, kids and retailers can’t help but gush about their love for all things LockerLookz:
“…One really fun item, this is targeted for tweens, but I love it for high school as well, is – the locker. Now, this contains wallpaper, rugs, a chandelier, clocks you can stick on, a dry erase board, all kinds of accessories for your locker in high school or in grade school junior high. How fun is that? I wish we would have had that. Ooh man, yea! And this is by LockerLookz.”
KCAL, CBS affiliate in Los Angeles
“We love these amazing women, started this very cool company called LockerLookz. They were very good friends, right, their kids were going into sixth grade and wanted to have cool decorations. They created this awesome company, you guys were friends and how did that evolve from there? ‘When we went to decorate our girl’s first locker there wasn’t a lot that spoke to them from a fashion standpoint and so we created some things and the reaction was kind of wild and we knew, boy, we have a business!’”
The TODAY Show, NBC, story about Mompreneurs
“My twins are entering 8th grade and that means they are the ultra cool, top dog of the school! This year, my cool 8th graders will be have an equally cool lockers thanks to LockerLookz collection of locker decor! Last year, we decorated Reagan’s locker with LockerLookz products. When we were decorating, a crowd of girls gathered around and went absolutely bananas over Reagan’s locker. I found myself jotting down the LockerLookz URL for the girls over and over again. It was a HUGE hit among the middle school crowd. This year, it is Riyan’s turn to jazz up her locker and she couldn’t be happier!”
Kate and Kaboodle, mom blogger
Look for these items in the 2014 back-to-school line at LockerLookz Limited:
Wallpaper with Four Panels • $19.99
There are no wallflowers in this pack. These 2014 designs have die cut perforations that punch out to accommodate hooks and locking mechanisms found in all school lockers. Each set includes one door panel, one back panel and two side sheets. Choose from eight styles!
Peony Flower Magnets • $3.99
Pretty peonies come in five striking colors. Each 4″ decorative flower has a neodymium magnet with a gem centerpiece that sparkles.
Locker Bins • $5.99
Every class needs “stuff” like pencils, erasers, paper clips and pens. These cute bins store them all in style. Choose among 12 pretty prints and colors. Bins hang securely with three magnets positioned on the back.
Acrylic Locker Frames • $5.99
Who is your BFF or secret crush? Show them off in these sweet frames available in five prints. Magnets on the back keep them in sight just inside your door.
Gem Magnets • $5.99
A girl’s best friend is a gem, right? Show off your favorite color or collect all five at this affordable price. Post your best Spanish test or hold up this week’s announcements by these magnets in the shape of gemstones.
Plush Fur Locker Rugs • $9.99
Super soft rugs come in three solid and two print choices in 2014. The non-skid backing secures rugs to the bottom of the locker.
Acrylic Magnetic Locker mirrors • $5.99
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the most fashionable of them all? See for yourself in these 9″ diameter magnetic mirrors. Choose from six appealing prints.
Acrylic Magnetic White Boards • $6.99
Better than paper, leave a reminder on this pretty board that comes with a dry eraser. Each of the six colors measures an ideal 8″ x 12″ so messages, doodles and formulas has plenty of room.
Locker Chandeliers • $16.99
Like a refrigerator light, this smart chandelier has a magnetic motion sensor so it’s “on” only when you open the door. Choose black or white and hang proudly from the top of the locker. Classmates will certainly be impressed with your fashion sense!
Jewel Locker Lamps • $18.99
Instead of a chandelier, try this new lamp look in three pretty colors. The bright LED light will guide you to find everything stored in your locker, even first thing in the morning when your eyes are not quite fully open!
Locker Sconces • $18.99 and $14.99
Fashion forward gals will love these pretty sconces in two styles — beaded and damask print. The hidden magnet attaches the lamp to the locker wall or door.
Locker Shelf • $12.99
Create a tier instantly with this white shelf with two legs for support of your heaviest books. Smart design has two side panels that slide out to perfectly fit the width of the locker and then locks in place.
In 2014 the company plans to host mobile marketing campaigns, a blogger outreach and enlist brand ambassadors to promote the LockerLookz brands – real-life LockerLookz users who will regularly post on the products they adore.
ABOUT LOCKERLOOKZ LIMITED
LockerLookz Limited was born when two moms, Christi Sterling and JoAnn Brewer, went looking for locker decorations and couldn’t find anything specifically for that purpose. Knowing how excited their own daughters were about customizing their school lockers, the two moms immediately realized they had to create a ready-made locker design system with coordinated items that were easy to install. To accomplish this, Christi and JoAnn felt they needed to create an entire locker “look” which ultimately led them to their company name… LockerLookz, now LockerLookz Limited under its new partnership with craft company Darice. Visit the company’s website www.LockerLookz.com for product information and a virtual dressing room to create a locker look.
