How to section off a playroom space in a living room?
Hi,
My husband and I just bought our first home, a beautiful condo. It’s a split-level, with two bedrooms, kitchen, and living room upstairs and a large family room downstairs. Since we’re moving from a tiny apartment, I’m excited about having “adult” space. However, we don’t have a designated play room. I want my daughter to have some space for her painting easil, kitchen, and other toys where I’m not freaking out about the carpet or what not. We’re thinking about using a part of the large downstairs living room…block off a section somehow or designate a piece as her area. Has anyone done that? Or should I use a different part of the house as that is the lower level? (I don’t want it to feel like she’s banished to the corner of the basement.) How can I make a kid-friendly space without losing all of my adult space? How do I block it off enough without making it seem unaccessible to a toddler? Does anyone have any creative storage ideas?
Thanks!
Kristy W
Hi Kristy,
Since you have 2 areas that can be used I suggest to use your upper living area for smaller items for your daughter.
Look for a Multi Use piece of furniture that can house games, coloring books, puzzles and movies.
Place her larger items such as easel, kitchen and etc in the lower living area. Designate a corner for her.
Place a painters cloth/canvas under her easel to catch her spills.
You could also create a decorative cloth. Your daughter could help out with this fun project. You could have her hand and foot prints around the outside edge creating a border. This is done using acrylic craft paint and a sealer. This is a great way of making a keepsake piece that you can pass on to her when she is older.
I wouldnt suggest to section off or block an area for her. Incorporate it in your room. After all a home is meant to be lived in. Enjoy!.
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