If you’re a mom and have a designated playroom in your house, you can probably relate to my client Caycee’s dilemma of wanting a fun spot for the little one(s) and a stylish space at the same time. It’s often a challenge because, as many of you know, kids come with alot of “stuff.”
This was her little boy’s playroom before the makeover (not bad, if you compare it with the way ours looks right now!):
Caycee’s only requirement was that the window treatments stay in the room. With that in mind, this is the idea board I came up with for her:
Ideas for Caycee’s space that anyone can use in their playroom:
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Storage! I love incorporating a big storage piece (like the white armoire) that can hold lots of toys now, but could easily be moved to a living room or guest room down the road. Dressers with lots of drawers are also a great option.
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A fun rug can add alot of personality to a kids’ space. You probably won’t want (or need) alot of furniture, so they can have as much open space to play as possible. A rug can bring in alot of color and is a great, soft place to lounge, roll around, wrestle each other. . . . at least that’s what my kids do.
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A framed chalkboard or bulletin board provides function and becomes instant artwork on a large wall. Paint the frame a fun color!
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Wall decals are affordable and removeable once you want the space itself to grow up. For Caycee’s space, I suggested some cute alphabet decals that I found on Etsy.
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Low bookcases offer additional storage but can also be used as a TV console, for lamps, trophies, a place to display their crafts, etc.
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Don’t be afraid to use “grown-up” elements in a kid zone. For example, you can throw in a more adult pattern–like the storage ottomans I included on her idea board–for a fun mix. As long as the fabrics are somewhat kid-friendly, it’s a nice surprise to include some patterns you wouldn’t normally think of for a play space.
And, using inspiration from the idea board, here’s how Caycee pulled the room together to create a fun, inviting space for her little boy:
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How beautiful! Her gorgeous window trim stands out so much more now!
It looks so cute and pulled together! Great job Emily & Caycee!
You are very talented. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
This came out fantastic Emily! Amazing how the painted wall and organizers pull it all together.
Just the paint totally changes the room and makes the window treatment and trim pop!
Love it! We are about to transform our dining room into another playroom (our current playroom is on the smaller side) and I’ve been looking for inspiration. Thanks Emily!
That’s so cute! Loving the polka dots with navy!
GREAT job! I love the navy wall and bookcases!!!
Emily! Thanks so much for helping me create this magic palce for Carson to play! We love it so much, and as you know think you are amazing! We are enjoying our home so much more since we met you!
So cute, it really turned out wonderful! I love the blue wall especially :)
very cute.
I wouldn’t mind spending time in there no less my son! I am loving that blue wall, it is so dramatic.
Looks great! I love the blue wall. I really want an armoire or three. :)
Looks great! I love the deep navy accent wall and pops of yellow!
That’s such a great, simple make-over with really huge impact. Love it!
I really miss those days of simple and sweet playrooms. My son is almost 10 and is all about the legos…it’s a total land mine in his playroom (should start calling it a mancave soon :).
I love what the navy blue did to the room! Really popped the windows and white cabinets off the wall! So fun and practical, too!
Emily – It looks terrific! We have a couple of clients currently “doing” their playrooms. Thanks for the inspiration!! Becky
I’d love to know where she found the bookcases, i’ve been looking for cute ones like those!! Great collaboration girls.
WONDERFUL work! So cheerful!
I really like how you used existing pieces and added a few new ones. Great space.
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Emily I love EVERYTHING!!! Especially the blue accent wall with the white and the polka dots! And the red lamps…PERFECT!!!
Love this- we are having growing pains in my kiddo’s room right now too. Great ideas.
How fun! I am designing a playroom right now in a red, white & blue color palette.
Love your design!
xo,
Cristin
Absolutely gorgeous and perfect. Amazing what you do on-line. I love it, and your client must too!
So cute! And lots of storage! What a lucky little one:)
I really love the combo of the striped rug and the ottoman in your mood board.
The window treatments pop so much more against the navy wall!
I love this room! It’ll be quite a few years before I need a play room, but I wouldn’t mind having that one all to myself! And Emily, your knack for finding perfect navy paint never ceases to amaze me :)
PS: Where are those fantastic green lamps on the inspiration board from? I love them!
love the playroom!
This space is fabulous!!
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