KidSpace Stuff blog posts on playroom design for kids of all ages.
So far in our Series: Modernizing Old Buildings + Kids’ Rooms we have covered bedrooms and bathrooms. So what if you have an old home, love modern stuff, AND need a kids’ playroom? Just how do you make an “old room uniquely modern” for a play place? There is a way…… First, buy or move [...]
The majority of the world lives in “old buildings” meaning housing at least 50 years old. Some have outstanding architectural elements. Some just create challenges for day-to-day living…..especially in houses full of kids. It is possible to preserve historic accuracy in houses with a long history but still create modern living quarters. The Series: Modernized [...]
Dressing up and pretending to be someone else is often a big part of a preschooler’s day. From frilly frocks to firemen fit out, getting gussied up is super fun for kids! Storing all those costumes for kids’ pretend play is the fun part for parents, especially when you have some really creative ways to [...]
Google. Often found attached to ‘earth’, ‘reader’, and ‘it’. Even your kids know how to use ‘it’ to find stuff they need to know. Google Offices. Have you seen photos of the Google headquarters in Zurich? Their office is designed to be “comfortably inspiring” to boost effectiveness of employees. Ok, but what does this have [...]
Playrooms house a multitude of items of all sizes and shapes creating storage problems for parents and overwhelm for kids, often with too much stuff to put away. If you want to conquer playroom storage problems and clutter everywhere, divide the space into zones and organize each zone with multiple containers. Efficient playrooms are [...]
Quiz for the day. What is the difference between a playroom, family room, and a “family-friendly” playroom? Playroom: Kids-only domain full of plastic furniture and bins of toys, (where most adults have zero desire to spend time). Family room: Generally more adult oriented housing AV equipment, pool tables, and a mini-kitchen with a small corner [...]
If you’ve made it this far into the Kids Playroom Creation Series, you aren’t trying to keep visitors away or you are ready for more top tips on playrooms. Here are a few top tips to remember about furnishings needed for comfort and kidstuff control: Furniture It will be jumped on, climbed on, and turned [...]
Did you know that one of your visitors’ favorite rooms is the kid’s playroom? Yep. That’s right. Ranks right up there with the kitchen. Guess they come to play with your toys and eat your food. Is your playroom (if you have one) the most visited room in the house? Do you know what makes [...]
If it’s too hot, too cold, too rainy or too dark outside, kids are stuck indoors. That’s when a designated playroom would be ideal! But what if you don’t have a room you can devote to play? Take heart, there are still options available. Take advantage of room you do have by converting, dividing or [...]
New baby and a few toys in a basket. That’s where it starts. Before you know it, “kid stuff” takes over the house. Toys can be found in every room, sprawling all over the floor and tucked in every corner. When you get overwhelmed, what can you do to restore order and regain family sanity? [...]