Guest Picks: Perfect for the Playroom
Design with Fun In Mind for the Happiest Room in the House
Playrooms can be a disaster zone, but I'm convinced that they can be pretty too. All it takes is one part stylish organization, another part modern flair and two parts magic. With the right pieces, kids' areas can be organized, inspiring and appealing to little ones and grown-ups alike. This ideabook features some great pieces that are fun, functional and — best yet — stylish. — Trina from La La Lovely
Aztec Collage by Liesl Pfeffer
I would love this in a playroom — okay, or maybe my room too. The bold colors and triangle shapes are perfect for a child's eye, but the overall look is super-modern adult cool too.
Great Plains Tepee
A tipi pretty much injects an instant sprinkle of magic into a play space for little ones. This simple one is just asking me to buy it.
Stockholm Rug, Black Stripe | IKEA
Sometimes, it doesn't get any better than black and white to ground a room. This pattern is playful enough for a kid's room or playroom but could easily do double duty in any room of your house.
White-Dipped Barrel Baskets
Plain baskets are boring. Baskets dipped in white are much more exciting, no? These would be perfect for hiding toys, while still being pretty for Mom to look at.
Astrobots Wallpaper
This metallic wallpaper is pure fun with a big shot of shiny — I'd love to use this for an accent wall in a playroom.
Cuckoo Clock
What time is it? Playtime! This cuckoo clock is one of my favorites and is perfect for keeping track of time in a playroom.
Guidecraft Natural Nordic Kids' Table and Chair Set
I love this modern Nordic kids table and chairs set from Wal-Mart (gasp). It's cool and the price can't be beat.
View From Here Hook
Hooks are great in a play space for holding onto dress-up clothes. I love the look of these.
Pink Bunny Kutelight
I adore night lights, especially funky ones. I'd love to have this color-on-color bunny light up in the playroom day or night.
Metal Lampshade
I would be over the moon to add these sunshiny metal lampshades to my kids' playroom. Perfect for that little reading nook or over kids' displayed artwork.
Rolling Storage
These shelves are perfect for books, of course, but also for toys or storage baskets. The wheels on the bottom make this shelf cooler than others similar to it, and hey, they also make changing the room up a breeze.
Ekorre Swing
Everyone needs a swing IN their house. This trumps a slide any day, and will add hours of fun during those cold winter months.
Giraffe Wall Decal
Pattern always defines a room. I would love this giraffe to grace a wall in my playroom — it's big and beautiful.
Moroccan Leather Pouf
Who doesn't want a pouf these days? These are perfect for kids to plop down on to read a book. Now you have a reason to order one: it will make your child read more!
Star Art Cable
I love when my kids create artwork, I just don't always know what to do with it. This system is great for keeping the pieces together for display, and it's super easy to rotate out the old for the new.
VIRRE Slide with Ladder and Guard Rail
A playroom just isn't a playroom unless there is some serious playing going on, and a slide brings that. This one is my all-time favorite because it's sleek, stylish and modern.
Perfect Twist Poster by Debbie Carlos
I scream, you scream, we all scream for a giant ice cream (picture). I love this big piece of art that will add whimsy and yumminess to a playroom.
Medium Chrome Locker Basket
I can't get enough of mixing in the industrial look, even in a kids' space. These baskets would be great for collecting blocks, stuffed animals or any other little things that need collecting.
Lucky Green Mobile
I heart this breezy mobile — it would add just the right amount of whimsy to a kids' area.
ASKER Container | IKEA
These little egg-like containers — along with their counterpart rod and hooks — are meant for the kitchen but are even more perfect for storing markers and crayons in a little art corner.
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