A child’s playroom should provide a place in the house where a child can have fun and enjoy having his or her own space. Although getting your child’s toys out of sight and into one room is an attractive prospect, that doesn’t mean the playroom should not have functional decorating. Follow these great ideas for decorating a playroom that’s perfect for your children and functional for you.
Have Plenty of Storage Options
To keep the playroom neat and organized, you need to have plenty of storage options. It’s decidedly easier for kids to keep things clean when everything in the room has a proper place. Without organization and storage, your child’s playroom might end up looking like a tornado blew through it every day.
You might find pieces of furniture such as mission chests that also provide extra storage, or storage items such as plastic bins and shelving units.
Any small items, such as puzzles, art supplies, and other small toys, need to be stored in individual baskets or bins.
Make the Playroom Room Durable
A child’s playroom is no place for your favorite piece of furniture, unless you want to get it broken. Whether they’re boys or girls, children tend to be rough on furniture and other decorating items. The easiest way to keep the room durable is to keep any décor items simple and kid friendly.
Not only are plastic bins and baskets great for storage, but they can also serve as decorations for the room. Find a rug with darker colors and patterns to hide any stains that might come. Also be sure that rug is easy to clean.
Keep Play Areas Safe for Your Kids
Any bookshelves, dressers, or wooden desks should be bolted to the wall to prevent them from falling on a climbing child. It’s not a bad idea to use only children’s size furniture, as furniture that’s too tall can be unsafe for younger children. Keep all small toys and art supplies out of reach of small children by storing them up high. If you have a baby or toddler in the home, be sure to baby proof the room by placing covers on all the outlets and getting rid of any hanging blind cords from the windows.
Let Your Child Have a Say in the Playroom
Your child is going to enjoy his or her playroom so much more if he or she has a say in its décor. It’s easy to ask your children’s opinion on such things as the color of the walls or what color carpet they want. If your child wants a themed playroom, this is relatively easy to accomplish with simple things such as stencils and stick ons added to the walls.
When your child likes the look of the playroom, he or she is going to be more likely to want to play in the room and keep it clean. It is far easier to allow your child a say in the room’s décor, at least to a degree.
The playroom should be your child’s favorite place in the house. It gives then their own space in which they can be creative and independent, and have fun. Follow these decorating tips and you’ll find that decorating a playroom can be much more simple and less expensive than you may have thought.
Author Resource:
Cathy Henderson is a writer for http://myHoustonDecor.com and is currently remodeling and decorating her brand new ranch style home. To learn more about improving the look of your home or interior design in general you can visit her blog at http://myHoustonDecor.com/
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