Containing clutter in the kids’ playroom can be a challenge….unless you have plenty of storage. And not all storage containers have to be boring square boxes. Why not try a few of these round ideas for containers. Why use round repositories? To add a little variety Little kids can wrap their arms around round [...]
Dolls…and stuffed animals. The two really are inseparable in girls’ rooms. Loveable and cuddly, they become imaginary friends or part of the family—and the reason dolls are often the largest collection in kids’ rooms. As loveable and cuddly as dolls and stuffed animals are, they can become a nuisance when playtime is outgrown. Setting [...]
Parting with cherished, yet outgrown toys can be hard for kids. (Remember “Toy Story”?) Toys have been a big part of their childhood helping form imagination, increase creativity, and provide entertainment while recording hours of memories. That’s why toys are part of our kids’ room collection series. They are important to kids. Just like other [...]
Kids love to collect stuff…..dolls, toys, cars, action figures, Legos. You name it. They want it. Age doesn’t matter. And teens want to keep it. That’s where the Kids’ Room Collection Series can help. Whether a collection is something to play with now or keep for treasuring cherished childhood memories, kidstuff needs an accessible place [...]
Stylish Storage Solutions. That ‘s what parents say they want when we talk kids’ room design. What they really want is stylish storage that serves two purposes—meaning kids’ room double duty storage. Double-duty storage is great for small spaces because it serves two purposes. The real trick is making sure both can be used simultaneously [...]
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 [...]
I’m sure you have heard the saying, “What’s old is new again”. It really applies to modernizing kids’ bathrooms in old homes with new fixtures and accessories. Thanks to manufacturers, you can update an old bathroom with new fixtures that look old….meaning old style design. From pedestal sinks to old-time fixtures to vintage lighting, old [...]
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 [...]
New uses….old ladders. There are a zillion ways to repurpose a rickety ladder, some very clever, but as a kids’ room accessory ladders are pretty unique. Using ladders in kids’ rooms is a little more challenging than other rooms. Kids think all ladders are for climbing….and it doesn’t matter what it reaches or where it [...]
What has been used for going in and out or going up and down but now has a new use? Doors, shutters, and ladders….and all three can be repurposed for kids’ room use. Salvage store shopping, garage sale grazing, or dumpster diving can all yield fabulous finds of materials that are too good to end [...]