Playroom layout?
ark23
6 years ago
I have a 3 yr girl and a 1 year old boy and I am trying to figure out the best layout for our playroom. I would like to have
1. kitchen area with a market next to it.
2. cafe with table that can double as an art area.
3. places on the walls for a chalkboard, magnetic board and space to color. I have the Ikea easel that can be used if I don't have space for this.
4. space for a tent or teepee
5. TV or drop down projection screen will go on the back wall eventually, so I want to keep that in mind, but not design the room around it.
6. space for a train table/track and table for Legos.
7. I have someone who is going to do a mural so I need to plan ahead for that.
8. Bin storage or similar for toys/games. I have a few Ikea ones that are on the floor now because we just moved in and don't have anything anchored yet. (my 1 year old is a climber).
9. guest space (doesn't have to be in playroom). We have one dedicated guest room but frequently have families or multiple people visiting and have plenty of rooms to use. I have an ikea daybed that pulls out to a king that we love for a second guest space, but it is large and I am not sure where to put it. The loft area is a good fit, but not private for guests. Either of the kids bedrooms or office would be a tight fit. It would fit in the playroom, but would take up a lot of space for something we wouldn't be using daily.
Thoughts?
1. kitchen area with a market next to it.
2. cafe with table that can double as an art area.
3. places on the walls for a chalkboard, magnetic board and space to color. I have the Ikea easel that can be used if I don't have space for this.
4. space for a tent or teepee
5. TV or drop down projection screen will go on the back wall eventually, so I want to keep that in mind, but not design the room around it.
6. space for a train table/track and table for Legos.
7. I have someone who is going to do a mural so I need to plan ahead for that.
8. Bin storage or similar for toys/games. I have a few Ikea ones that are on the floor now because we just moved in and don't have anything anchored yet. (my 1 year old is a climber).
9. guest space (doesn't have to be in playroom). We have one dedicated guest room but frequently have families or multiple people visiting and have plenty of rooms to use. I have an ikea daybed that pulls out to a king that we love for a second guest space, but it is large and I am not sure where to put it. The loft area is a good fit, but not private for guests. Either of the kids bedrooms or office would be a tight fit. It would fit in the playroom, but would take up a lot of space for something we wouldn't be using daily.
Thoughts?
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lazy_gardens
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Comments (12)Whatever you decide to do, I would, personally, want the toys as far away from the stairs as possible for safety reasons, and tucked into that lower left corner to keep them out of sight when the area gets a bit messy. :-) Of the layouts proposed by ER, my favorite is in the latest batch of 4 (upper left quadrant), right above my post, except I'd put the toys where the exercise equipment is, and have the exercise stuff by the stairs/bathroom wall. I especially like the symmetry of the TV/furniture arrangement with the windows....See MoreBasement layout - narrow and dark access coming down the steps?
Comments (20)Wow. You guys are awesome! After talking it over with my husband - we decided on swapping the playroom and office. We will also add double french doors that can bring light in to the entertainment area. We do need that full bath as my mom will stay with us (weeks at a time from overseas). The playroom will be at the bottom of the steps so I can peak on the girls while im upstairs clean/cooking/doing whatever. The staircase will be open so we can pivot furniture. This will bring light in immediately as well. Under the stairs will be added storage for their art supplies/school supplies...etc. The bath will be right off the bottom of the steps so people can quickly access the bathroom if the powder room is occupied upstairs. It also removes the bathroom from being open to the entertainment area....See MoreNeed Floorplan Help! Bedroom/Nursey/Office/Playroom
Comments (1)Lovely view. I think the bed and the crib are in the best places already. Try moving the tea getting ready station under the window behind your desk. Or on the end of your desk near the window. That way it is out of the way of you and the little one. Place the babies changing station/dresser along the same wall as crib, where the soft chair is now. Move the soft chair in front of your desk under the window at an angle facing view out slider and room. Put a beautiful rug in front of the slider, it will delineate the play/lounging space in front of desk. Properly use (one or more depending on your needed amp load) high quality power strip with surge protection for the computer and other office equip (mounted on the desk not under it for safety) and turn them all off before bed. https://shedheads.net/power-strip-buyer-guide No or a very limited number of plants and only on a desk or dresser not on the floor in pots....See MoreLiving room/playroom layout
Comments (1)Flooring will be replaced soon with beige carpeting....See More
ark23
6 years agoer612
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI would divide the room into sections with bookcases/seating. Can you post a pic of the IKEA daybed?
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