Worried parents are always searching for ingenious ideas to keep their kids entertained at home. It is not easy to fulfill a toddler’s wishes or keep up with the changing demands of your child as he grows up. In an ideal case, you will have a huge mansion with a dedicated playroom for your kids where they can play fun games and mess around without any fear. In the real world, however, having a house with a full-time play area is quite rare. Not everyone can afford to have it. However, you don’t need a full-fledged playroom to keep the kids busy. A small dedicated corner for kids can simply be created in any room of the house. In this blog, we will discuss how you can set up a play area for kids in a small space without breaking the bank.
So, let’s get started.
How to Set up a Play Area for Kids in a Small Space
There are plenty of ways to set up a play area for kids even if you don’t have enough space in your house. If you are willing to sacrifice a weekend or two, you would be delighted to see that there are some easy ways to set up a small playroom for kids. Take a look:
- Organise toys
- Set up a play corner
- Space under the stairs
- Plants and the play area
- Use colourful floor tiles as dedicated play area
- Add some fun elements
Let’s discuss them in detail
Organise toys
When you are setting up a play area in a small space, remember to organise first. If the toys are lying helter skelter all over the place, your playroom would never look neat and tidy. In small spaces it becomes even more important to organise things in order to make more space for the actual ‘playing.’
Make sure you have a dedicated storage area for toys where each item has its place or else you will find books scattered everywhere and the crayons lying on your living room floor all the time. Teach your kids to store their supplies in the right place. As they say, everything needs a home of their own. Use an open rack to stack books, toys and puzzles on each shelf.
Set up a play corner
If you don’t have a separate playroom for your kids, then pick a small corner in the living room. Decorate it with toys, a tent, a bookshelf and a small table with chairs. Your child will know where to go once he makes up his mind to play. If you all are having a family time in the living room, your child can enjoy playing with his toys in the play corner. This way you can stay connected with your child and get involved in his play.
Place a study lamp on the table so that your child can sit and read at leisure. The play corner also adds up to the living room decor and even if you have to entertain guests at home, you don’t have to worry about keeping kids busy. The kids can have some fun time in their dedicated play area while you can serve your guests and keep an eye on your kids at the same time.
Space under the stairs
There are plenty of ways you can utilise the space under the stairs. If it is a small area, then convert it into a play area for kids. Place a storage rack where your kids can place their toys once they are done playing. Add a colourful mat under the table to make it a dedicated play area for kids. The different toys and the play mat can spruce up the decor of the play area under the stairs.
Plants and the play area
One of the best small playroom ideas is to use the vacant space on the terrace or balcony and place the toys amidst green plants. Your child will also learn how to take care of plants and the greenery will have a calming effect during play time.
Keep a tent and a ladder where the toys can be displayed. Whatever mess the children will make can be easily cleaned outside and your house will always be clean and mess-free.
Use colourful floor tiles as dedicated play area
In order to set up a play area for kids at home, make use of colourful floor tiles to demarcate the area. Instead of having a divider or a screen to create the partition, which can make the room look smaller, use a colourful play mat or a different set of floor tiles to set a separate space for your kids. A vertical space with colourful and patterned tiles can make the room look more spacious.
Add some fun elements
Don’t forget to add some fun elements to the play area for your kids. How about placing their favourite stuffed toys, games, puzzles and colouring books on a ladder? This will create a wonderful display and also add up to the decor of the room. Hang your child’s paintings or any piece of creative art on the wall. This will give a personal feel to the play room. It is also a great way to display the art pieces hand-drawn by your child and at the same time encouraging him to do more of such creative activities while at play.
So, these were some of the best ways to set up a playroom for children at home. You can also check out how to decorate a shared siblings’ bedroom and the different study room ideas to make learning fun! Make sure to subscribe to the Zameen Newsletter appearing on the right hand side of the page. Do write to us at blog@zameen.com and we will surely get back to you. Stay tuned to the best real estate and lifestyle blog in Pakistan.
