With colder weather coming, I feel like it's a good time to get your basement/playroom organized for the kids (and you)! My ideal playroom would have the following:
1. ) inviting, bright, modern decor
2.) good storage that's easy to retrieve and doesn't clutter the space
3.) different activity centers- art table, train table, kitchen, reading corner, etc.
Lonny Magazine
I love the idea of having chalkboard paint covering the walls.
Attic Mag
Freshnist
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Wedding Bee
Here are some design tips to help create a perfect space for your child/children to explore, create and learn!
- Large Wicker Baskets – These are very inexpensive and can be spray painted any color to match your room and look fun for your children. It’s also very easy for children to toss their toys into these baskets to put them away.
- Empty Jars – Recycle your coffee cans, baby wipe containers and spaghetti sauce jars to hold small toys. You can label them with pictures so that your child knows which toys go in what jar.
- Hanging Mesh Hampers – These are great to hang in the closet and give your child a perfect place to put their stuffed animals.
- Arts and Craft Table – Hang fabric that matches your playroom’s design off the sides of your craft table. All your art supplies can be stored in bins and pushed under the table for an easy yet hidden storage solution.
- Recycle Old Furniture – An outgrown crib makes a great place to put stuffed animals. Check some local yard sales and you’ll likely find an old bookshelf that can be refinished and used to store your child’s books.
- Skip the Giant Toy Box – Toys will just get buried at the bottom and broken or lost. It’s almost impossible to organize a toy box, so sticking to multiple smaller storage options is a better choice.
- Use Curtains – Curtains are inexpensive and can be used to quickly hide cluttered cupboards and storage areas. Shower curtains work just as well and can be even less expensive!
Tips taken from The ServiceMagic Connection
