When we moved into our home there was this odd little “room” right by the kitchen, attached to the family room. It’s considered a room but isn’t completely closed in as there are two large, half wall cut outs and no door. It’s separate from the family room, but still sort of part of it. It is very odd. But we have kids and therefore, the perfect playroom. I love it, it’s a great space for the girls to play, stay supervised and keep their toys.
We bought a rug (Lusy Blom Ikea rug) an awesome kids table (Land of Nod) and then it basically got filled up with toys. It’s an adorable little space, but lacking in some order. I have art hanging on windows, random letters from a set of “ABC” prints on top of some closet trim, animals living on a window ledge and a leftover piece of furniture with 4 storage cubbies filled with randomness. Every playroom should have the following: FUN, FUNCTION & STYLE (in no particular order). This room is visible from the moment you walk through our front doors, it can’t look like a sloppy mess.
A playroom is their space, a place to read, imagine, build and create. I love a good . . .
- book nook where books are easily accessible – with a floor pillow, window seat or comfy chair to read
- play table to color, write or have a tea party
- wall decor/art display something to inspire and show case all that creativity
- floor space to play
- storage to put it all away. . . to organize, provide structure & get the most of those toys
So I really need to work on wall decor & organization, oh and something for the windows. My plan is to finish the ABC wall project I barely started with my cute ABC prints. Buy a cork board or something to display art. I need a better storage system . . . Ikea Expedit has great options, Pottery Barn Cameron Storage Systems have always been my favorite or these knock off Baby Mod Walmart Systems also look like a good alternative. Stay tuned . . .
*random photos taken by Stehlik Photography during Amelia’s infant photo shoot
Some playroom inspiration . . .
Traditional Home (we have & love that Ikea train set!)
Real Simple – love all the organization!
A Sloan Mauran design . . just simple, classic & adorable (I have those ABC prints!!) Check out this post by
Jacqueline Reese Baby & Kids on how to get this look for cheap.
by Steven Gambrel . . .lovin the yellow
Coastal Living – awesome cork board
Elizabeth Dinkel design – great roman shade for this space
Project Nursery – that’s a lot of chalk board
Now, kitchen project #2 – window treatments. I think roman shades…flat, relaxed? white or patterned?? hmm….
