How to Create a Beautiful Play Space for Children

Your child’s play area is the best part of your home, at least if you ask your little one. This is the place where they spend the most memorable moments with you or with other children and where they get to learn a bunch of new things and develop their skills. What can you do to make sure that your kid benefits from the best play space your home can provide? Read on and find out.

Before you start organizing any kind of space, you first need to clear the area and put away all the things you’re no longer using. The same applies to your kid’s play space. Whether this space is in the children’s room or in a different part of your house, start optimizing it by decluttering.

Your kid’s old cradle, some of the items you’ve been using during their first months of life, or any other objects you are no longer likely to use in the near future can be stored in a different part of your home such as the attic or the basement. Alternatively, you can even sell them and make some extra money if they’re in good condition or donate them to a charity. No matter what you choose to do with the objects you’re no longer using, you’ll be surprised to see how much extra space for toys or storage you gain by eliminating them.

The same principle applies to toys, if you want to create an awesome play area for your child, you might need to be a bit selective when it comes to their toys, especially if you’ve got limited space. Kids find it hard to give up on any of their toy friends, but they’re always eager to collect more of them. The result can often lead to a crowded place where your little one finds it hard to move at ease and you’re always struggling to find a particular item you’re looking for.

When selecting the toys that will remain in the play space, you should mind your kid’s preference. Keep all their favorite toys and games they’re using more often, and store or give away all those they haven’t been playing with in a while.

Also, if there are certain toys your kid has grown too big to play with anymore, you might want to give them to someone who needs them or donate them.

Now that all the objects are sorted out and you have a clear idea of how much space you’ve got for your kid’s play area, it’s time to make a mental or, why not, written plan. Think about the way you want this area to look and what atmosphere you want it to convey. This part of your home should definitely feel warm and cozy and if the color of your walls or the pavement rather look cold and elegant, you might want to make some changes, in case your budget allows you to, or to choose a different part of the home for the play zone.

If you can’t or don’t want to make massive changes such as repainting walls or putting new tiles, cheaper alternatives such as a colorful wallpaper, stickers, or mats can have a stunning effect and brighten up the area. Also, consider all the furniture and big items you’ll be using to decorate the play zone. Measure them to make sure they fit and think about where and how you want to position them.

The bottom line is that you should have a clear picture of how you want the space to look once you’re done. This approach always works better than improvising and it saves a lot of time.

Theoretically, the children’s play space should provide exactly what it promises – an area where kids can play. We all know how active little children can be, which means one of their main requirements is having sufficient room. Even if you live in a small house or flat, you can still optimize the available area and offer your child more space to move freely.

For example, you can try to choose furniture that’s not too chunky and can easily fit in smaller areas. Choose items that use the available space vertically, rather than horizontally and try to position each piece of furniture as close to the walls as possible and in the corners. This way, you save space as you clear the floor, which is the part of the area your kid is likely to be using the most while at play.

Also, think about the storage space you need for toys. There are multiple options you can choose from. One is to build or buy shelves where you can keep the toys. This allows you to maintain a certain degree of order and to gain visibility. By putting the toys on the shelves, you’ll have no problems finding the items your kid desires. Another alternative that’s quite practical and helps you keep the place tidy is storing the toys in boxes. You can find cheap boxes in different colors and styles that will also help you enhance the overall aspect of the play area if you choose the ones that blend in with the décor.

Another great option that tackles both the problem of toy storage space, but also of the play area itself is getting a teepee tent for kids. These tents can be set up in any indoor or outdoor environment, requiring little space and providing a comfy and welcoming area where kids can play, rest, and keep their toys.

All in all, there are numerous things you can do to create a beautiful play space for your child, and we are sure you are going to make good use of the suggestions above. For more ideas on how to organize your kid’s space and other useful parenting tips, check out the rest of our articles.