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Ideas for children's playroom

9 years ago

Can u suggest ideas to make this a cool playroom. Small-ish room?

Needs rug, artwork, light shade, maybe curtains or roman blind...

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Hillarys

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Hi there,

This is definitely a space with potential! A rug would be a nice addition - you can pick up some really fun prints, and they're great for little ones who are likely to be sprawling on the floor.

The idea of wall stickers is also a great one - especially with children's fickle tastes, as they're so easy and inexpensive to change.

Also, for a real homely feel, we'd recommend curtains or a Roman blind. We even have a children's range of fabrics, which would really add an element of fun to the space.

Looking forward to seeing what you do with the space!

Zoe

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9 years ago
Living etc had a kids special list of suppliers. You might get good ideas from going on the suppliers websites.
louisep2012
9 years ago
Maybe a funky wallpaper, there are loads on wallpaper direct and they will send you two samples free. There is one that springs to mind which is basically 'frames' and it's really quirky. You could encourage your kids to do there own artwork and then pin it inside the frames?
Plenty of storage I agree, maybe ikea is worth a look at? How about a reading area or a den like a teepee? Think that's how it's spelt :) and maybe add some bookeshelves and a comfy bean bag?
I would add a little table and chairs set too for messy play, keep aprons within reach and a sheet for underneath.
You could buy some chalkboard paint and paint a whole wall with that lol
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Hello, Every room needs a purpose - a function. I would begin by giving it a purpose. An idea of what you want to achieve out of the space. My initial instinct would be to create a relaxing, calm and light office space with lots of storage (this would hold the toys). The alternative is to create a play room.. With the office I would do a more adult, neutral pallet (working from the white) and would create a full run of built in units that go from just under the window down the the ground. This would be deep enough to hold storage boxes of toys and books. A desk could come out from this unit (about half way down). I would then mirror a book shelf either side to give it symmetry and order adding to the calming effect. I hope this helps. It maybe worth considering a designs on a single room design package or report style package to ensure you get the most from the space - and to your budget. All the best, Gina
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What age are they? If they are not old enough to read to themselves but you want books in there you may want an armchair for you to sit on and a couple of cream furry beanbags for them. I have had one of those indoor teepees and although they look nice they take up a huge amount of space, although some kids may like them. I would suggest a huge amount of storage as they have so much stuff at that age. Are they into lego? Mine still play with it every day and it absorbs them. We have a ton of those clip lid boxes (available from Rymans) and it's sorted into those. Also, I have never ever met a child who doesn't like art. A space to at least draw (if not paint) is really absorbing for children, and a display wall is a good idea. They also love fairy lights so that may entice them to use the space on an evening. Put in soft flooring, no one want to kneel on a wooden floor. Narrow shelves to display books are a fabulous way of introducing colour and good design. These put up against a deep toned wall would give good visual interest.
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Matthew Decorator
9 years ago
You can purchase pre-cut wallpaper feature walls with Disney, Pixar themes etc.
You can't really extend them as they come as a certain size so you have to be careful of wall dimensions but they look brilliant as a feature wall.
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Wallpapered
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Hi there! We have some super fun and quirky kids wallpaper designs, printed exactly to your dimensions - check out our website: http://www.wallpapered.com/wallpaper/kids
allthreeofus
9 years ago
LOVE the kids kitchen! How about using this colour as a starting point? Light blue and reds always look nice together. Check out notonthehighstreet.com for quirky stuff.
I'd get more baskets for your Expedit unit too as it will get too messy otherwise, I'd go for rattan baskets or white plastic. I love the idea of a teepee, they're generally rather pricey tho, I'd sugest making one from some kitch fabric and bamboo sticks.

Good Luck and let your inner child out - make it the toy room you always dreamed of having!!
jemlou85
9 years ago
I would add some book shelves with a little bean bag next to it as a cute reading corner, a kiddie table and chairs for art work, there's some lovely wallpaper with coloured hand prints all over! I'm desperate for a play room for my daughter, this is exactly what I'd do in hers!!!
Louise
9 years ago
A nice accent wall where the window is maybe?
*Light pastel type colours like the cute little kitchen
Sam Hill
9 years ago
Paint floor light grey, spotty curtains, vibrant radiator, circular rug, brilliant white walls.
louisep2012
8 years ago
Do you have any progress pictures? It's nice to see any changes
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Feioi
8 years ago
Depends on your budget but I would recommend painting the walls a neutral pastel like a pale blue and decorate with wall stickers. They're really fun, don't cost much and can easily be changed without damaging the walls.

Add a bright fun rug, pendant light and a cute roman blind! You might also want more toy storage.

Good luck! Let us know how you get on!
bookworm987
8 years ago
I recommend getting more toy baskets than you need for the shelving unit. Then put some of them out of reach ( I use the top of my wardrobe ). Every few weeks, swap some of them around. The kids have less stuff out at one time, so it's easier to keep things tidy, plus they never get bored of anything. They also invent new games based on the combo of toys available to them, which is an added bonus I hadn't foreseen!

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