Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Clever Playroom Ideas For Kids

HGTV’s “Showdown – Battle of the Design Stars” designed these playrooms. The challenge was to create a playroom for two little girls. In the end, the parents would choose the room they liked best. In the above room the colorful, larger than life wall art is fanciful and fun. The colors are vibrant and energizing.There is lots of room to play which is important in a play room.

This room was chosen as the winner. I love the personal touch of naming the playroom after the two girls, "Hannah and Abbey Playhouse"--children love to see their names in print! Immediately as you enter the room you feel the invitation to create and imagine! What an inventive idea using butcher paper to "feed through" framed art for immediate access to drawing. The children will love designing and displaying their prized artwork here. Both rooms are inviting and kid friendly!



Another playroom from HGTV is this room that was designed for triplets (all boys)! The theme was somewhat automotive and definitely colorful. Incorporated into the playroom design was each boys color. The wainscoting is made out of yardsticks that have been painted.
Colorful crafting zone - complete with shelving and storage.


Separate reading cubbies were designed for each child.


A racetrack play table is made out of tires and Plexiglas. Notice the storage in the middle of the tire - clever! All images from here.