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Our Playroom Makeover With Target’s Pillowfort Collection

July 27, 2016

I’m excited to share the project I’ve been working on over the last month, but I’m more excited that I don’t have to keep our playroom door closed at all times anymore. I pulled the space together using the navy sectional we already had, a bunch of great products from Target’s Pillowfort collection for kids, a fun wallpaper and an unexpected color palette. You can read more about the makeover on Good Housekeeping and over on Target’s blog, A Bullseye View.

playroom makeover Target Pillowfort activity table + chairs playroom wallpaper playroom bookcase styling

playroom_before_1

red + pink + navy playroom playroom decorating with Target Pillowfort

 

divide

colorful playroom with striped rug

Five kids means five different things going on at one time. I mixed up seating by adding two cute tuffets (love that name!) and an activity table. I also threw all of their crayons in wood bins for easy access and extra paper and notebooks in big, woven storage baskets stored on the bottom shelves of the bookcases.

playroom table + chairs from Target Pillowfort collection artwork Target Pillowfort storage bins playroom red white striped rug

theirs

kids' artwork gallery wall

Kids’ artwork is just too creative and colorful to not use in their play space (or around the rest of the house, as far as I’m concerned!). I also mixed in a fun lighted anchor. (A gallery wall can include objects—and nothing has to match.)

Target Pillowfort anchor wall decor

kids artwork framed framing kids' art

wall  angled attic wall in playroom

Angled walls can be tricky—especially when there’s a window in the middle. I decided to make ours a focal wall by using a colorful (removable) wallpaper. I had originally envisioned built-in bookshelves around the windows, but using two open bookcases was a way more economical fit.

open bookcases

wallpaper and bookcases in playroom

storage_1 Target Pillowfort storage bins

Striped fabric bins hold a slew of gaming equipment and games and DVDs. Closed storage = happy momma. A nightstand used as an end table provides a drawer for our (ever lost) remotes.

striped fabric cubes

Target Pillowfort nightstand Target Pillowfort dinosaur art Target red striped rug

Playroom TV wall

furniture

sectional (similar)  //  activity table   //  green desk chairs  // nightstand (end table)

pink scallop end table  //  tufted ottomans  //  bookshelf

storage

wood bins  //  striped bin  //  red basket

art + accessories

wallpaper  //  red pillows  //  pink pillows  //  wall anchor  //  pink lamp

striped rug  //  “One of a Kind” sign  //  unicorn  //  red floor lamp  //  dinosaur art 

Thanks to Target for partnering with me on this post by supplying the PIllowfort product used. All opinions and design are my own. Affiliate links used.

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Filed Under: before and after, Colonial house, design tips, kids' spaces, our home, wallpaper Tagged With: colonial, kids spaces, playroom, Target

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  1. Katie says

    July 27, 2016 at 11:38 am

    This turned out so well! It’s wonderful, thanks for the great tips, ideas, photos, etc.

    So inspiring and helpful. Thank you, thank you!

    Reply
  2. the cape on the corner says

    July 27, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    looks great!! i love that you worked around the navy blue sofa, and decorated with the kids artwork. looks like a great place for all ages.
    b

    Reply
  3. Mary says

    July 27, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    So cute, Emily! You mentioned the walls were pink. On my monitor they look white. It must be a very pale pink.
    Now that you’ve used temporary wallpaper, would you recommend it over traditional wallpaper?
    Target sure has cute things to help you stay organized & give you a cute space.

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      July 27, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      Yes, just a very pale pink painted by the previous owners. Happy it worked–saved me a big job :)

      Reply
  4. KATHYSUE says

    July 27, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    Emily you did a great job and you kept it both feminine and masculine, not an easy task. Kudos to you!! Love it all!
    Kathysue

    Reply
  5. Dirose says

    July 27, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    Love it! Love anything you do!!!! Thanks fir the ides.

    Reply
  6. Amy Tausk says

    July 27, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Absolutely adorable! You’ve done it again!! I always get so excited to see you unveil a new project – you never disappoint!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      July 27, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      Thank you, Amy :)

      Reply
  7. HeatherB says

    July 27, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    How are you liking the pillowfort chairs? I’m planning on getting one to go with my son’s desk and would like your family’s input.

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      July 27, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      Love the chairs. I’m thinking of order them for the table on our screened porch, as well.

      Reply
  8. Betty says

    July 27, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    Love everything about this room. I am finding myself drawn to light pink. What a fun room for your kids.

    Reply
  9. Alyson Mayse says

    July 27, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    This room is beautiful!!! I love pretty playrooms. I have worked on ours but can’t figure out how to hide the big toys! What do you do with play houses, play kitchens, etc? How do you disguise those toys?

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      July 27, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      Fortunately, this room has a good-sized closet. Otherwise, everything would be out. There’s no disguising one of those plastic kitchens! :)

      Reply
  10. Erin says

    July 27, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    Hi Emily, this room is darling and I love how you incorporated your children’s artwork. I’m just curious about the the woven blinds…are they the same blinds you featured in your entryway area with the navy wallpaper and the navy mirror (from JCP)? For some reason these look much lighter, but maybe it’s because that was picture was taken at night and this one was taken in the day?! I’m considering the purchase and just wondering which picture is more of an accurate representation of the color. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      July 27, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      The one I used in this room is different. It’s this one from Overstock: http://bit.ly/2a0GUb5

      To be honest, I like the JCP ones better. They seem a little more substantial. http://bit.ly/2a0HGES

      Reply
      • Erin says

        July 27, 2016 at 10:08 pm

        Perfect. That’s exactly what I’m looking for. I have looked at those from Overstock as well as the ones from JCP and was wondering which I should choose. Thanks!

        Reply
  11. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    July 27, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    Oh, Emily. You’ve outdone yourself on this cute room! The wallpaper is amazing, you must have had a great helper to hang that up! ;) All of the accessories are darling, but my favorite part is the adorable kids’ artwork wall! And, the scalloped table. Love that too!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      July 27, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      Thank you, Jennifer! My helper is okay, I suppose ;)

      Reply
  12. Mary Jean says

    July 27, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    That pink was unexpected, but I like it and it ties in so well!! Are you SURE you don’t make house calls??

    Reply
  13. sherry hart says

    July 28, 2016 at 7:15 am

    Looks great Emily! And your kids are getting so grown up now:)

    Reply
  14. Miranda says

    July 28, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    Hi Emily,

    I love what you have done with the place. It looks amazing! I especially liked how you balanced out the colors to make it more gender neutral. I hope your kids have a great time in their new play area.

    Miranda from Home Decorative Accents

    Reply
  15. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    July 28, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    Love it! Such a fun looking space with great colors. I love the personal artwork too. I bet your kids are having the best time in there!
    Shelley

    Reply
  16. Caitlin @ thepicketfenceprojects.blogspot.com says

    July 29, 2016 at 9:10 am

    This turned out so cute! I love the gallery wall with their art and the wallpaper.

    Reply
  17. ann says

    July 29, 2016 at 10:00 am

    Emily,
    By chance where did you get the rabbit that is pictured in a cubby next to books?
    And did it come navy blue or did you spray paint it?

    We have those large Euro size red pillows already and enjoy them alot.
    The room is such a bright, happy space!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      July 29, 2016 at 10:21 am

      I’ve had that for years and am not even sure. I did paint it and at one time, had two, but the twins broke the ears off of the other one :)

      Reply
  18. Jen Reil says

    July 30, 2016 at 12:42 am

    Love! This room is just fabulous! My favorite is the wall of kids art! We have finally made it to India and I am anxious to put “our” mark on our staff quarters. The only thing is most rooms are filled with full-wall windows, so I don’t have much space. I still want to put up a small display in our kids’ playroom, maybe I’ll 3M adhere the pictures to the windows, ha!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      July 30, 2016 at 10:47 am

      India–wow!

      Reply
  19. Sarah says

    July 30, 2016 at 11:24 pm

    Is that an ikea expedit (or the new kallax) the TV is on? Just wondering since the super cute navy striped baskets seem to fit perfectly flush in them. I’ve lost track of how many expedits I have around here!
    The room is awesome and I never would have thought about that color combo. You are very inspiring!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      July 31, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      Yes–That’s the Expedit we’ve had forever. The striped bins are a perfect fit.

      Reply
  20. Michele says

    August 1, 2016 at 11:57 am

    I love, love, love what you did in the playroom! I have a similar space and was unsure how to decorate. You gave me some great ideas! I also have the same window with slanted ceiling on each side. Where did you purchase the bookcases you used? They would be perfect for our from and I like they its white metal – goes great with the craft table!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      August 1, 2016 at 2:37 pm

      Thanks, Michele. The bookcases are also from Target. The Pillowfort ones are no longer available :( but I included a link in the sources at the end of my post for one that’s very similar.

      Reply
  21. pauL says

    August 6, 2016 at 12:19 am

    I love the “high five!” dinosaur!

    Reply
  22. Dirose says

    February 2, 2017 at 9:02 am

    Absolutely perfect. So many great ideas. Thank you for sharing! I love love what you do in every room of your house!

    Reply
  23. Emily Dowling says

    February 2, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    What a great space! I have been working on putting together a art gallery of my kids artwork. Do you have suggestions for resources for good quality frames that don’t break the bank?

    Reply

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