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 Play is what being a kid is all about. By creating a fun and
functional child playroom we give our kids the best foundation there
is. Sure there may be other rooms in the house where your children hang
out to watch TV, play on the computer or play a board game with the
rest of the family but none compares to the value of having an actual
child playroom.
Having a room where imagination fuels the play is where it’s
at. Child playrooms are all about giving your children the space and
the equipment needed to inspire play. All children need is imagination
and a child playroom to be creative in.
When it comes to creating a fun and functional child playroom
it’s important to consider your child’s natural tendencies. What type
of play does your child enjoy the most – is it arts and crafts,
building forts, dramatic play, creating tall skyscrapers out of
building blocks etc.?
Get input from the whole family regarding room design and
set-up. Although it’s important to accommodate current interests and
activities a wise parent also plans the space for future use. This is
where it’s important to include adjustable shelving and incorporate
lots of flat surfaces for future projects. A 5 year old will use a
playroom very different from how a 10 year old would use it.
For more ideas on designing and decorating child playrooms visit http://www.decorating-kids-rooms.net/decorating-child-play-room-decor-ideas.html
For a versatile child playroom and one that grows with your
children keep the permanent elements in the room like tables, chairs
and wall units basic. That’s the functional part.
The fun part comes in how you bring the room together with
decorative accessories like fashionable slipcovers, wall decals,
posters, and funky storage bins.
No matter their age, kids are natural magnets for stuff. Open
shelving with lots of bins is often best way to go as it provides
storage flexibility for now and in the future. Your shelving unit for
the next few years may house a collection of storage bins filled to the
brim with stuffed animals and building blocks and may later be replaced
by books, board games and DVDs. As children get older many of them also
like to display their collections of things. This is where open
shelving comes in really handy.
If on the other hand, you prefer out of sight, out of mind
storage when the kids aren’t actively using their playroom you may wish
to consider armoires or storage cupboards to keep everything behind
closed doors. It’s all a matter preference and what type of playroom
you wish to create for your children.
Either way if you opt for open or closed storage you will want
to make sure that any shelving units, storage cupboards or armoires are
secured to the wall with toggle bolts and brackets.
Following are some creative ways to add a little fun to a functional child playroom space.
* In the craft area paint the chairs in different colors.
* Create a cushion floor using large multi-colored rubber puzzle pieces.
* Use a bulletin board for displaying artwork and posting special activity reminders.
* Turn baby wipe containers into great storage boxes for small craft supplies.
* For a great storage unit paint an old table and cover the
sides with fabric to hide roll out storage containers of craft
supplies.
* Revitalize old metal shelves with a little spray paint.
* Purchase unfinished shelves and paint them to match the room.
* To protect little fingers and bruises from hard edges consider
padding your child’s toy box with quilt batting and fabric that matches
the rooms décor.
* Create handy little cubbies by installing a few wooden shelving boxes here and there.
* Since kids love to play in enclosures consider purchasing a
lightweight nylon tent, or making one yourself in a fabric that
co-ordinates with the room. Another great idea would be to add some
nylon crawl though tubes and cardboard house than can by decorated by
your kids using paints or markets. Catalogues and magazines are a great
source for ideas that you can adapt and craft yourself.
About The Author
Sherrie Le Masurier is an organizing consultant who helps
parents organize and decorate their children's rooms. She is a member
of Professional Organizers in Canada (POC) and co-owner of http://www.decorating-kids-rooms.net - Copyright.
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