Showing posts with label playroom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label playroom. Show all posts

15 fun spaces that are child's play

We're lucky enough to have a playroom in our house. It comes at the expense of the boys each having their own room, which for now is fine, but I suspect it'll go at a later date when they start wanting a bedroom each. Until then though, it works well... for them. For me, it's my least favourite room in the house. Why? Because it's a major hazard. Simply by entering that room you take your wellbeing into your own hands. The floor is usually scattered with lego pieces, jigsaw pieces, cars, books and heaven knows what else, and no matter how many storage boxes, labelled drawers, shelves or threats I make, it always looks like a bomb went off in there. 
Finding images like these restore my sanity and fuel my hopes for a serene and orderly space where my imaginary angelic children play together without arguments or fights, and they tidy up after themselves before they leave the room.
Do you have a designated play area in your home? Is it like these? Or more like the one I described?
























I want...

So here's what I want to do in the boys room... I've seen a similar idea done once before but with a ladder that was positioned out of sight inside the wardrobe. The wardrobes were floor-to-ceiling built-ins so the space was truly secret. The access leads to a converted attic space where the kids can play, study or just hide out and read. I think it's a wonderful idea. Something the boys would love and would probably ultimately add value to the house. Still though, Joel thinks I'm out of my mind... Maybe I'll just get the saw out while he's at work one day...

A perfect sleep and play space

This place is the bees knees. It's big. It's light. It's bright. Oh, and it's stunning. 
How is it that our parents generation weren't this stylish?

Pretty to play in...

Every space in your home should be beautiful. As much as it should reflect your style. Here is a virtual menagerie of play spaces and styles, all as pretty and functional as eachother...









Offices for the kids

As the quote in the image below goes, "If the adults have an office, then the kids get one too." And I'm sure if we all had the space for it we'd be on board with this grand ideal. Each of these rooms has great book storage ideas that could be utilised in any kids space - be it an "office" or simply their bedroom... 


7 inspired kids room ideas

This post is all about inspiration, yes. But it's also about bravery. We can all look at these pictures and think "Oh! Isn't that divine!" but to add some of these ideas to our own living spaces takes courage. I admire families who take such leaps of bravery for their kids rooms. They look fantastic. I do feel for the kids who live in them though - their mums and dads are setting a pretty high benchmark for the future standards of interior design. Though, perhaps that's a good thing? Maybe 20 or 30 years from now when all these kids are adults they'll be creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing world that we now can only dream of...


Playful Palette: The fact that this is an attic space gives the room instant cool. The wedge of swiss cheese cubby leaves me speechless. I love the great zoning of space - there's a clear definition between sleep/study/play and reading zones. There's also a thoughtful plan behind the placement of each area - note that both beds are sheltered from direct natural light... and where the natural light is best is the zone for study... clever.

Lovely Lines: Another clever design with quirky lines adding interest to the ceiling and built-in bed. I especially love the custom designed under-bed box on castors - the triple compartment unit gives its owner a spot to sit while she investigates her treasures....

Modern Modular: This set-up is genius in the way it maximises not only storage but free space as well. By compartmentalising the beds and wardrobes like this, the designer has left ample clear floor space for free play.

Play Pad: A great design and any boy's dream come true - but where would you send them when they mis-behaved?

Room for Two: Even a small space can work for two with solid design. The loft style beds create ample storage space underneath with dedicated spots for display on the sliding doors and built in shelving. 

Clearly Creative: This dedicated feature wall for blackboard play inspires creativity and is only reinforced with the bold colour palette the owners have chosen for their girls twin share room. I love the use of the upside down lamp shades and roller blinds on the enclosed bunk beds. Again the modular built in wall that houses storage and sleep zones allows maximum free play space.

Zone Master: When it comes to zoning this room wins hands down. Not only are there dedicated zones, they are more than defined by the use of curtains, levels and partitions. Another chalkboard feature wall indicates this room is all about fun, and the use of natural materials give it a warm and friendly feel.

The secret passage - Narnia style

Every kid should have one of these in their bedroom!
It looks like a regular old wardrobe from the outside...
but really, it's a secret entrance to a Narnia playroom! Designed by the super-cool guys over at Maple Seed Renovation in Portland USA who specializes in custom residential remodeling projects. Do you think they could fit a secret tunnel to the Maldives in my shower?

Make it: Hop to it!

How good? And so so so so easy to make one of your own! 
Great to keep on hand for rainy days (like the ones they're predicting for this weekend...). 

Helpful tip: If you're using your fabric hopscotch on floorboards, polished concrete or similar, you'll need to add some non slip backing to your mat. Try drawing lines of silicone on the back of your fabric. It's cheap and works well - just allow it to dry completely before using...

Israel does kindy cool

I always love seeing the inside of other peoples homes, particularly when they're overseas. Be it because of climate or cultural differences, somehow they seem to approach things just a little differently to us. These pictures are of a kindergarten in Israel and it looks like the residents are having a ball!! We sure don't have anything like this at our humble council-run pre-school... It puts me more in mind of the play room at Ikea!  


Playroom inspiration

Two words. Peacock. Divine.
The whiteness of this space is enviable. It makes those saturated colours bounce around the room beautifully. And oh how I love a vintage trike!

Ikea. Ikea. I love you Ikea. I hope I'm not sick of my bookshelf Ikea hack before I get it on the wall!

Double window envy. If the picture windows weren't enough, that rose window is to die for. Wouldn't just love to have the space! Even with no windows this would make me happy. You could almost just lock the kiddos in there and go shopping! (just joking...) 
Lime love.

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