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Play/music room layout help

6 years ago

Hi guys.
Please can you help me figure out how to turn this space from messy bomb state into a nice play/music room please?
Excuse the mess.. right now the kids literally just dump their toys in here. I feel I should maybe move the piano to the wall where door is and put the chaise where the piano is now, because it currently doesn't feel like it flows. Before I try get this heavy piano moved, what do you think?
Also, I would love some suggestions for how to best store a small warehouse worth of toys in this space.
TIA x

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Carolina

6 years ago

You could move the piano to behind the door and use the long wall for a play table with storage crates on wheels that fit under it?

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6 years ago
Mess??? It's a beautiful room I wouldn't change a thing personally (accept moving the small table)
rachelmidlands
6 years ago
Gorgeous room, love it. I think i would do as you suggested then maybe get an antique style trunk for the kids toys. I think the kids will love that too, (big treasure chest).
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Sarah Chalker
Original Author
6 years ago
Good suggestions all. Thank you x

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