Creating a fun, safe environment in your home, specifically for your kids to play is something every parent would like to do, but it's always easier said than done. Many of us do not have a large free space available in our homes we can dedicate to one specific purpose. Most of us have bedrooms for each member of the family, kitchen and dining rooms and the family living room. Others may have space available such as a loft, game room, formal dining room, extra bedroom or home office space. Here are a few ideas you can be inspired by that will help you create a fun play area in your home no matter how much space you have available. Creating a designated play area will help you to keep your home clutter free by dedicating storage space for toys and even help you keep your home clean by having a dedicated arts & crafts area. Another great advantage of a dedicated play space is safety. By covering unused outlets, keeping items that are not safe for kids such as scissors and breakables out of reach and creating an environment just for your kids, you will also find that you are able to relax a little more while your kids play. Check out the great ideas below.
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Ideas for Organizing Small Spaces:
Wooden Spice Racks from IKEA painted and repurposed into easy to access book storage. Wooden letters can be found at most craft stores including Hobby Lobby.
Display your child's works for art by attaching clips to pieces of painted wood.
Another great way to display works of art, painted clipboards hung on the wall in a delightful pattern.
Fun magnetic play board. This can be accomplished on a smaller scale using cookie sheets, or on a larger scale by checking your local hardware or home improvement store for items like drain pans.
Some really fun storage ideas from FancyFrugalLife.com
From the IKEA window coverings department, wire hanging set and clips.
Metal Tins and Hooks can be found at most craft stores, and plastic bins are avail. in many different places. Bookshelves and Toy storage bins can be found at IKEA.
Short on Space? For older children, transform a loft bed into a fun hideaway play place.
This is a great idea if you have a limited amount of space. Create a small loft style play area in an open space in your home. Use shelving to create a wall of storage.
Do your kids LOVE Arts & Crafts but you are short on storage space? Hang a shoe storage bag from a door to create a great place to store all of their creative tools.
This is an absolutely wonderful idea! Use an empty corner, a bookshelf and create an awning to make a fun play space with room to store toys! Shelves as shown can be found at Target, Wal-Mart and IKEA as well as many other popular stores.
Convert an unused or cluttered closet into a fun play space. Paint the interior of the closet, add some lighting, or even remove the door. A few shelves and creative organization can create a great play space any child would love to let their imagination free in.
Another great way to utilize a free corner of your home. Some curtains, a curved shower rod and a little bit of handyman work to create the stage and you'll have a fun place to pretend.
Chalkboard Paint on the walls is always a fun option!
Create separation in a room by using a small shelf to simulate a half wall. All items shown above can be found at IKEA.
Do you have an old wardrobe? Convert it to a craft cabinet! Check out your local thrift stores and resale shops to find something similar.
Do you have a larger space available? Plastic rain gutters mounted on the wall make great book storage. Make sure to get a nice strong plastic.
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