Monday 25 September 2017

Creating the perfect playroom

Playroom ideas
We're lucky to have enough space in the house that Noah now has his own playroom. It's been a while in the making, there is never any spare time with a little one to plan, organise and buy. But I'm really happy to say we are finally finished and we love the end result. 

As soon as Noah was on the move he has been into everything. He loves playing with my makeup, perfume, pulling my books from the shelves, oh and chatting on the phone that he has only recently pinched.

He is incredibly inquisitive and loves exploring his surroundings, nothing is safe, he has no fear so will climb on anything to reach something that sparks his interest. 
Playroom ideas
His favourite pastime over the last few months has been emptying out all his toys over the floor, me dodging the minefield and spending many an hour constantly tidying them up. So I knew finding the right storage would be important.
Playroom ideas
I deliberately waited over a year to create his playroom, so I had a better idea of his character and personality. I have tried to create a space that gives him the opportunity to explore, play and inspire his creativity with defined zones so that we don't have total chaos! The room will also grow with him. 

The room is lovely and light so I have left the walls white, they are decorated with pictures of Noah out on adventures enjoying himself. 

The playroom has a dedicated area for reading, where I have kept books at Noah's height on small shelves with perfect bookends (OrangeTree £19.99) and a book stand at his height (KidKraft £49.95) 
Playroom ideas
Playroom Ideas
He has his own bean bag (Asda £20) to sit on, to relax and read. It's a lovely blue with white stars which runs through to his storage (Similar £5.49) for toys and rugs on the floor (Stars Asda £16 and Rocket Similar). The storage unit is from Ikea and the table is perfect for arts and crafts. 
Playroom ideas
Playroom ideas
For the reading area I also bought some lovely bits from Etsy: Personalised metal sign £11.53.
Playroom ideas
Playroom ideas
The play area has a colourful Dwinguler playmat £145 perfect for avoiding bumps and scrapes. 
Playroom Ideas
The mat has also helped Noah play imaginatively, he can often be found with characters marching along the playmat on some adventure. 

His love for creative play also extends to his teepee tent (WayFair) and kitchen (Tildo £79).
Playroom ideas
Playroom idea
He loves whipping up a FoodieForce storm in this kitchen. It's true what they say that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. 

What was your favourite space when you were little? Share your ideas for the perfect playroom in the comments below.

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7 comments:

  1. This is an AWESOME playroom! When we were younger, our "playroom" was just the boxroom with a load of toys in amongst the mess ahaha. Noah is getting so big, it's crazy, I feel like he should still be a tiny bubba! (I guess the time must be going really quickly for you too!) Also, I love that he has a kitchen, so nice to see a little boy with one for a change :) xxx
    Lucy @ La Lingua | Life, Travel, Italy

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  2. A box room with toys sounds great, we didn't have any play space in the house most of our adventures happened in the garden. I wish Noah would slow down growing too, I blinked and he is all grown up. He loves his kitchen more for cascading the food on the floor but we all have to start somewhere Lucy x

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  3. This is a lovely room! It's such a good idea you waited a year to see his personality before. I love the shelves.

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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  4. Waiting has worked a treat it means he has a room that fits his personality. The shelves are perfect for storing all his toys and books Lucy x

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  5. I love the way that you've carried the stars theme throughout the room...and I'm envious of the teepee too, so much fun! Such imaginative decor and I bet Noah loves playing there

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    1. The teepee I can see growing with him. It’s perfect for making dens and creative play. This week I will be busy decorating it all with Halloween bits. Hope your well Lucy x

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  6. This is such a lovely room, Noah is very lucky! I love that you'll be able to change the room as he gets older :) xx

    Toasty

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