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40 Imaginative Playroom Ideas - Fun Playroom Decorating Tips
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It's time to have some fun.
By Hadley Mendelsohn
Thomas Loof
Out of all the rooms in the house, the playroom is by far the most fun—that's its entire point, after all. But storage and organization solutions as well as space-saving design ideas are all secret ingredients to creating inspiring playrooms. From at-home climbing walls to epic arts and crafts stations, kids-only crawl spaces, playpens, and more, there's no shortage of playroom ideas here. In fact, they're so good that they'll bring out the kid in all of us (yep, even through the screen). Read on for designer examples to try these playroom ideas in your own home, whether you want to merge it with your child's bedroom, go over the top, or create a space that'll mature well and be a place the whole family can enjoy.
Jared Kuzia Photography
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Add Eye-Catching Art
Designed by Dane Austin, this playroom in a modern home is extra playful and kid-friendly, but it also stays true to the overall design objective throughout the home. “It was very important to the homeowners that we stay true to the home’s natural wooded surroundings,” Austin says—so there are plenty of earthy materials throughout. With clever storage cubbies, a modern crafting table, and striking artwork, everyone will be happy!
Paige Rumore
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Hang Dress-Up Costumes
Place a pretty clothing rack in the playroom to keep dress-up costumes and props organized. This way, they'll be just as easy to put away as they are to pick out. We're loving how April Tomlin added little house structures to make games even more immersive.
GORDON BEALL
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Enable Exercise
In this play gym, designer Darryl Carter added swings and a basketball hoop for a crew of growing boys.
Being able to get in real exercise is a major plus, especially in the cooler month when hauling to the playground requires a bit more effort.
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Think Outside the Box
There's just something therapeutic about making a mess, isn't there? This playroom designed by Kiki Slaughter includes drapes that enhance privacy and provide a very exciting canvas for scribbles.
Tria Giovan
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Set Up a Stage
This curtained stage, designed by Phillip Sides, adds drama to everything from guitar practice to spontaneous productions. If your kids love music and the performing arts, consider setting up a similar space that can double as a rehearsal and performance arena (those curtains and wall-to-wall carpeting help absorb noise for a makeshift "soundproof" room.
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Use Vertical Space
Instead of putting a mattress down on the lower bunk platform, design firm Marsh & Sea turned it into a dedicated "play zone.
" The warm wood and crisp white paint create a solid foundation, and though each piece feels kid-friendly, it proves that even the tiniest of spaces can still make room for playtime.
Read McKendree
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Scale Down
Decorate from a kid's perspective, especially if your little one is still little—like literally get on your hands and knees to see what height their toys and furniture should reach. Even the artwork in this cute playroom designed by Regan Baker is scaled at a lower level to accommodate kids.
AMY BARTLAM
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Head to the Garage
A converted garage by LH Designs has a wall storage system for activities and toys. If you can park on the street or have enough space in the garage for a separate play space, take note!
Nelson Hancock
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Repurpose an Underused Room
Once brimming with the client’s books, this wood-paneled library was converted into a playroom by designer Bruce Shostak, who added hot pink, turquoise, and raspberry accents to make room for some younger inhabitants.
Jane Beiles
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Make It Immersive
We all know that children love places where their imaginations can run wild, so design with this quality in mind! Brittney Bromely installed a classic wallpaper in a sunny yellow hue and applied it to the ceiling for a fully immersive experience.
Alexa Kaehler
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Opt for Timeless Pieces
When the play space doubles as a bedroom or might need to be repurposed into a family room, office, or anything else, use storage furniture and decor that will be timeless enough to go with the flow. In this sweet children's room designed by Alexandra Kaehler, storage bins with scalloped linens and a brass étagère will last for years to come.
Hilary Matt
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Focus on the Details
Even the hardware in this playroom designed by Hilary Matt is fun and kid-friendly! Opt for fun polka dot knobs like these on both drawers and cabinets for cute design upgrades that won't require a ton of money and effort, or eat into the floor space.
Donna Dotan
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Use Less Precious Materials
Designer Ariel Okin embellished this room for her daughter with Farrow & Ball paints green ground and citron in a wipeable modern emulsion finish to relieve the stress of discovering stray markings on the walls. Piles of cushions make the room cozier and allow for floor time.
David A. Land
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Embrace a Theme
For her family's historic Nantucket summer home, designer Elizabeth Georgantas drew inspiration from the island's seafaring roots to create a lower-level playroom filled with nautical details like a rope bridge, porthole-shaped cubbies and an overhead star map.
Annie Schlechter
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Pick the Right Finish
For a top-floor playroom in a Manhattan brownstone, designer Jenny Vorhoff of Studio Riga used an eggshell paint finish on the trim, which hides little fingerprints better than a flat or matte finish and is easier to clean.
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Make Use of Awkward Spaces
Faced with a "weird, unusable eave" in an upstairs sitting area, Elizabeth Georgantas decided to turn the space into a mountain-themed hideaway by lining it with a forest photo mural.
Kids can throw boulder-shaped rocks through the "Swiss cheese" holes in the wall.
Ben Gebo
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Think Vertically
Elsewhere in the house, Georgantas showed off more of her creativity with unexpected materials. Look closely at that bright blue wall—it's actually covered in Lego baseplates, so the kids can build vertically!
Laurey Glenn
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Use Double-Duty Pieces
For a client with young children, Tulsa-based Mel Bean designed a playroom with multi-function furniture. The Restoration Hardware Baby & Child playhouse is actually a lofted bed—perfect for sleepovers—while the Moroccan poufs can be rearranged for reading, crafting or lounging.
Laurey Glenn Photography
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Paint the Rainbow
Designer Bailey Austin Bird didn't pull any punches for this family's playroom, covering the floor and walls in a rainbow of hues.
Sara Tramp
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Choose Games Wisely
Investing in a stylish ping-pong table will ensure that everyone has fun but it also blends into the space and looks upscale.
In this room designed by Emily Henderson, the pin pong table reflects the dark hardwood floors. Just make sure no one ruins it with a game of beer pong (adults-only, of course).
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Build An Indoor Slide
One surefire way to make sure your home has the coolest playroom on the block? Build an indoor curly slide. When it's too cold to go to the park during the winter, your kids will still be able to slide all day long. Plus, it's visually unexpected, which gives the room an edge. No need to wait in a line at Six Flags ever again. We're also digging the whimsical upholstery on the ottoman in this playroom by Studio DB.
Regan Baker Design
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Convert a Tiny Attic
A small attic has so much more potential than just being a storage dump. Add a cool ladder so the kids can climb up there to play and cover the walls in the adjacent hallway with a fun removable wallpaper. Regan Baker Design went with a fun cloud and bird motif in this space.
2LG Studio
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Make Sure It Fits In
A playroom is the perfect place to loosen the design reigns and let your inner child take over. But that doesn't mean it has to veer too far away from the rest of the home's general style. In this space designed by Hecker Guthrie, the neon red coffee table, striped rug, and mobile all contribute to a sense of joy and youthful energy, yet they also outlast the playroom and can be repurposed once the kids get older since it speaks the style of the rest of the home.
Sara Tramp
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Use Every Nook and Cranny
Hello, playroom of our dreams. Designed by Emily Henderson, every little nook and cranny is being optimized in this fun-filled space. The pint-sized built-in hang out in the stairwell and the zone under the stairs are transformed into cozy, useable, and stylish sections. Then there's the climbing wall. The neutral tones ensure a more stylish aesthetic and the strategically-placed floor cushions lighten things up.
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Deck Out Their Bedroom
Just because the home isn't big enough for a playroom doesn't mean it can't be just as cool. Simply design their bedroom in a way that combines sleep and play. HAO Design built a little adventure-land in this Tapei apartment. You enter through a door disguised as a bookcase, there's a slide, and an upper level "house."
Studio DB
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Use Space Strategically
Just because you don't have a giant space doesn't mean there isn't room for play—it's all about using space strategically. In this manhattan apartment, Studio DB went vertical to create a play pen above a desk, which the child can use as a hang out spot or reading nook when they're older. The pocket door also makes the tiny room feel like double the size.
Regan Baker Design
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Add a Work Station
Once the kids get a little older, turn the playroom into a kid hangout and home homework space. Dark walls create a relaxing, chill space to work in.
The daybed is also the perfect place for sleepovers and catnaps and movie marathons.
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Set Up Different Zones
If you don't have enough room to build a slide, opt for an indoor swing instead. It'll make the playroom feel more personalized and unique. It's also a nice way to break up the space so each section has a different use. In this playroom designed by Studio DB, there's the craft table, the hang out area, and then the active play area with a swing.
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Think Outside the Box
Even the most basic of at-home climbing walls are incredible—add an light-up map of New York City as the backdrop and we're floored. It simply doesn't get more epic than this Studio DB-designed playroom.
Hecker Guthrie
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Use Bold Color
Even if the playroom doubles as a homework zone, there's still room for fun. Opt for colorful decor, accents, and artwork, and keep all the colorful books out in the open.
Even the floor lamp in this work/play kid's space designed by Hecker Guthrie offers a little cheer.
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Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
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Of all the rooms in your home, a playroom is one where function often trumps form. Your child probably doesn't care about matching color schemes or Scandi-inspired decor, so the playroom in your house is often an afterthought. But here's the good news: This fun room doesn't have to be wasted space. Whether you have a room dedicated to toys and play or you section off part of another living space, a cool playroom is pretty easy to achieve.
Click through to see some of our favorite design-friendly playroom ideas.
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Design: Studio McGee, Photo: Kate Osborne
This minimalist playroom from Studio McGee has a lot to love, but the oversized chalkboard is by far the focal point of the space. Not only is a rustic chalkboard attractive, but it also provides a great place for kids to draw and write without ruining your walls.
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Ann Sage
Your playroom is by far the most fun room in your house (that's literally what it's for, right?), but that doesn't mean it can't be beautiful too. If you have to relegate your kid's toys to a wall in a shared common space, opt for furniture that can double as storage, like this neutral high chair. Pared-down pieces that can blend easily with the rest of your decor work best in shared spaces.
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Rikki Snyder
If you love bright neons but haven't really experimented with bold colors throughout your house, a playroom is a great place to start. Try weaving in some of those attention-grabbing colors you stray from elsewhere in your home.
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Ann Living
The best playrooms are the ones that have a bit of imagination behind them. Sure, opting for traditional furniture like bookcases and couches is easy, but consider something a little more special (like this tree bookshelf) or opt for floor pillows over a traditional couch. A touch of creativity can take your playroom from "a room with toys" to your kid's favorite room.
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Chelius House of Design
Revamping your child's playroom doesn't have to be an expensive overhaul. We love using cheap wicker baskets to sort toys and art supplies, as well as adding a few picture ledges to show off your kid's favorite books.
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inspiredtorevamp
This amazing playroom idea from Inspired to Revamp is definitely one of the most ambitious ideas on our list. An indoor climbing wall is one of the most creative ideas we've seen anywhere—not only does it give your kids a place to burn off energy, but it has such a small footprint that you can fit it in nearly any home.
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Home By Polly
Though adults tend to prefer a nice, comfortable couch over sitting on the ground, children love climbing and rolling around. Invest in some floor pillows and mats that can be easily tossed in a closet when not in use. This is the perfect go-to for sleepovers and movie nights.
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Kelsie Emm
What's better than going to the park? Swinging in your own playroom, rain or shine. If you have the space, we love the idea of adding a few swings or an indoor bubble chair to your playroom to give it a bit more personality and take it to the next level.
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Home and Tribe
Inspire your child's creative side by setting up their own art studio. Gather all of the must-have supplies and create bins for easy access to markers, crayons, and paper. Focus on easy-to-clean storage like plastic bins, set up a table and chairs, and voila—instant artist's studio.
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Rosemount House
Create a space as unique and individual as your child by opting for a little bit of wall art.
Whether you create a playhouse out of paint or work with your child to paint a beautiful mural of their favorite things, adding a bit of wall art is a great way to create a beautiful and kid-friendly space.
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Children's playroom interior - photo 50 bright ideas
Showcases - a combination of colors through incredible architecture, layout and interior design
Proper design of a children's playroom is an important and difficult task. There are several different components that you need to pay special attention to in order to create the perfect place for a child to develop.
Obviously, every parent wants to design a magical environment so that little ones can proudly call the nursery the best in the world. However, in reality, it is not easy to come up with a plan of action alone. nine0003
Safety, along with creating the right mix between activity area and reclining seats, is a challenge in itself.
In this post, our team on the site will help you deal with the main issues that arise in the process of work.
Modern trends lean towards minimalism with clean, crisp, defined design lines. Harmoniously combining a beautiful theme with a smart storage solution, the perfect nursery is a space that both adults and kids will appreciate. And here is the most important game room - an inspiration zone that combines extravagance, practicality and convenience. Good luck! nine0003
Designed slide and climbing wall
Creating ample space under the living room window with elegant decor
Enchanting forest theme
Modern theater under the stairs
Theater is a beautiful and compact solution
Open design makes adult supervision much easier
Bright and lively childlike, sporty, colorful look
Adorable little fan highlights the color scheme
Sleek, modern look
Creative themes and vibrant colors
The leisure room is much more than just a place for the kids to spend a few hours a day while you go about your day.
This is the space that allows them to use all their energy, creativity and imagination.
If you ever spend a little time with them, you will quickly understand why this little corner is so important to their full development. This is the only place in the city houses where they are allowed to be themselves without any interference! Make sure this space is fabulous and accommodating to create as much as possible. nine0003
An indoor wigwam is much more fun than a regular project
Marine theme in red and blue
Original entrance
There are many themes you can choose from. They can range from a cool nautical take to a Disney Princess theme that a girl will love. Regardless of the theme, make sure there is enough light throughout the day. Combine bright hues with chic geometric patterns for a fun and playful vibe. nine0003
Elegant furniture
Dare to bring together a spectrum of colors, Serena & Lily
A chalkboard on the wall surface gives your children a chance to express their creativity
Wall paintings give a special character
Design find inspired by nature
Iconic Sofa Togo - the perfect addition
Maskros pendant lamp and strong colors inspire
Maximum storage and shelf space
Storage space is the most important aspect.
If you are careless about providing enough space to hide everything so that there is no clutter and mountains of toys, then you are in big trouble.
Always add the perfect shelf with plenty of space. Modern bookshelves are made in a large assortment. Fill them with colorful containers or even woven fabric baskets that are both elegant and effective. Ukraine has developed benches with compartments for hidden content or stylish stairs hidden in the corner. nine0003
Custom built bench offers plenty of room to hide toys
Stylish storage and decent layout
Wicker baskets are a great way to add some extra space
Make sure every piece of furniture is safe and secure. Do not hang anything dangerous and do not place the baskets high, it is better on the floor, in theory, here they will not turn over. Play items that develop memory are a fun way to teach accuracy. nine0003
Closed cabinets allow you to turn a room into an extra guest area or bedroom when needed at some point in the future.
Carpet tiles and stairwell - a touch of sophistication
Cool lighting used in harmony with shades
Colorful wallpaper - a great feature
Soft shades of pink and green colors go well
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Planning should ideally start with placement. This aspect is much more significant if your children are still young. One great idea is a home gym that allows you to keep an eye on your little ones as they have fun.
Open structures and floor plans are becoming much more popular because they are safe and easy to implement. You can use multi-colored carpets, carpet tiles and a special ceiling to delimit areas, which creates a sense of specialness compared to the rest of the house. nine0003
Gym and outdoor design - workout without worrying about the little ones
In an unusual location, by Barnes Vanze Architects
Metallic leather poufs add silver glitter
If you're considering an exclusive lounging unit, use the height of the walls by placing equipment for rock climbing, or a series of ladders that are safe for children.
Creating a variety of activity spaces and using the space under the stairs for a stylish theater is also great fun. If your house or apartment is too small, then you can combine the design of the nursery with the bedroom in an ergonomic way. nine0003
Simple and stylish, by FLO Design Studio
Smart storage units and a ladder that leads to a cool shelter
Climbing wall is a great exercise machine
Open design makes it easy to keep an eye on children
The most important component of the entire layout are your children's ideas. Talk to them before you start. Include the colors, themes and pieces of furniture they most want by adding their own safety and style solutions. After all, the gaming hall is, first of all, their territory! nine0003
Neutral color scheme allows you to quickly transform the space into a bedroom
With lots of pink, by Alexandra Lauren Wright
With soft chairs - for beautiful girls, Bianca B
Always add enough soft surfaces, Two Ellie
Loft is a great solution with a fabulous round window and pretty furnishings
Decor ideas for children's playrooms
Play time is an important part of any child's development.
nine0126 While playing, they develop cognitive and sports skills, as well as develop self-confidence and learn creativity. Television and video games will try to compete for your child's attention, but with the right playroom ideas and tools, you can create an environment that encourages active play (as opposed to passive entertainment).
Below, we've provided inspiration for some of the best playroom ideas that will keep your kids busy for hours. nine0125 A soft rug and plenty of storage complete this playroom option.
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This type of playroom is actually a small house with a basement, a main level and an attic! You can create traditional windows and portholes to add architectural detail. On the main level, there can be a tastefully decorated living room with furniture, small rugs and decorative pillows. There is also a work area with a desk and a lamp, and there are curtains on the windows. nine0125 Can you imagine building this in your home garage for your kids?
Hobbit House
This type of hobbit style playhouse can include a classic round door and hobbit style furniture.
With real stones on the path and a slide, this is definitely a great playroom idea for your kids.
It's important to have your child's interests in playroom ideas. If they enjoy it, they are more likely to spend time in that area. Include a variety of activities to keep your child interested and make sure they don't get bored. This room combines physical activity with the opportunity to sit and read or be creative. nine0003
Tent or tent
It is not necessary to build houses for children to play in their special room. You can even just set up a tent for them to play inside. You can build a small Indian tent or buy a tent from any sporting goods store that sells them. It can provide real camping experience.
So that your little one doesn't have to worry when the canopy is down, you can hang colorful lanterns on top so that it doesn't get dark inside. You can even create the appearance of stars in the sky. On the right side there is another exit so that no one gets into the store.
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Pirate Ship
If your child likes to pretend to be the captain of a pirate ship while sailing on distant seas, this is another great idea for a playroom theme. You can create a ship hull with gun ports and slide access. You can even create a small cage so he can play real pirates.
Rock climbing and slides
Children need at least 1 hour of exercise a day so it is important that they keep moving and that parents provide them with these activities for their good health. Thus, the playroom can help children with this. If the weather is bad, it is necessary that the playroom allows them to play sports, and there is nothing better than providing children with a climbing board and slides so that they can climb and ride as much as they want. nine0125 The climbing wall increases physical strength, coordination and balance, and the tube slides, well, it's just fun.
Miniature City
This type of playroom needs a lot of space and can hold everything.
