Death by playroom
Hallie Goodfriend
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I have a bedroom on 1st floor that his been a playroom for about 12 years. I still have a little one who likes his toys and crafts so it needs to be functional but I'd like to be cleaned up, more storage, fit a better bookcase where he can see the books and have a reading nook (he also has a tent I'd love to fit in there) I'm going to get rid of the big leather couch and put smaller tween/teen seating in there, too. any help with paint color, layout, closet storage please...give it to me!!!
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoWell, don’t walk the plank. The room itself is great.
Take down all the art: little one can put it all in his special wicker basket (for safekeeping). She can take it down on a rainy day and take a look at her treasures.
Then have him get all his favorite toys and put them in the middle of the room, temporarily.
Mount the t v on the wall and surround with lots of storage, utilizing the baskets you have.
Add the sofa and a game/craft table which will work for older children, as well. Extra stools mean extra seating.
Put the tent in front of the window.
Now, youngest, can put his toys in the tent and take them out when it is time to play.
I wish you well. As a mother and once upon a time 2nd grade teacher, everything need not be displayed, just saved…safe and sound.Hallie Goodfriend thanked JudyG Designs- PRO
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoPaint color? From where does the natural light come?
B M CRYSTAL BLUE NORTH LIGHT
B M SPRING MEADOW EAST LIGHT
B.M TOUCH OF GRAY WEST LIGHT
B M WESTON FLAX SOUTH LIGHT
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