From social time with friends to physical activities that boost brain development and practical skills, playing is important to children as they learn and grow.

Having a playroom in your home is one of the best ways to encourage this, but how do you create the right space that works with their interests and keeps them entertained?

In this guide, we’ll be bringing you our top tips for the perfect playroom!

Work With Your Space

We understand that you might not be in a position to dedicate an entire room in your home to house your little ones’ toys, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t create a cosy and fun space that your kids will love, even if it’s part of another area like their bedroom.

For instance, you can use the towels and bedding from Absolute Home Textiles in the bedroom or wardrobe to keep it cosy without sacrificing valuable playtime.

Choose Bold Colours

Studies have shown that kids react best to bold colours, and as they grow up, having a playroom that utilises different colours and textures can be highly beneficial to their wellbeing.

Not only does colour look great in any room, but it will also keep your kids entertained for longer. 

Optimise Storage Space

One of the biggest challenges you might face when creating a playroom for your kids is clutter.

From scattered toys to leftover art materials, kids can be messy. That’s why it’s important to optimise the storage space you have to encourage your kids to tidy away after themselves and make it easy for them to do this.

After all, a clean space is always more cosy and inviting than one that is cluttered or dirty – set yourself up for success by using smart storage solutions that are kid-friendly. 

Try A Climbing Wall

We know what you’re thinking – a climbing wall, inside? We all know that kids love to move and play, but did you know that you can use the walls of your playroom for climbing and other physical activities?

By installing soft gymnastics mats at the bottom of the wall, and using safe climbing wall handle inserts, you can build the perfect space for your kids to get stronger and safely try new things.

Your kids will be the envy of their friends with their very own climbing wall! 

If a climbing wall feels a little too extreme, why not try some indoor swings? You can find a huge range of swings and play area items that can be incorporated into your overall design.

Pick A Theme

From their favourite tv shows to bedtime stories, kids often relate well to different themes or entertainment topics.

Picking a theme for the playroom is a great way to support their interests and create a space that is relevant and enjoyable.

For example, a pirate-themed room might include cubbies and ropes that are perfect for physical play, and a dinosaur-themed playroom may utilise naturalistic features for a Jurassic feel.

There’s no end to the different playroom themes out there, so speak with your kids to identify which one will work best for them! 

Include A Dress-Up Area

It’s no secret that kids love dressing up as their favourite tv show or cartoon characters, so why not include a dress-up area in their playroom?

This will give them hours of fun, and it’s easy to build a wardrobe area that can be tucked away from the rest of the items.

For an added plus, add a mirror to one of the walls near the dress-up area for the perfect finishing touch. 

Remember To Scale Down

When you’re creating the playroom, it’s easy to forget that kids are smaller than adults, and therefore need most items to be scaled down to suit their dimensions.

Use smaller pieces of furniture like tables, chairs and soft furnishings to give them a comfortable space to play, as this is the best way to guarantee that they’ll be able to use the room how they need to. If your kid is really little, try to choose furniture pieces that they’ll be able to grow into as they age. 

Choose Kid-Safe Materials

Decorating any room can be challenging, as you need to choose the right materials that suit your interior design preferences and colour palette, but for a space used by kids, there’s an extra layer of consideration needed – safety.

Unfortunately, a lot of decorating materials aren’t kid-friendly, so it’s vital that you research the paints and furnishings that you choose before including them in the playroom to make sure that your kids won’t be at risk. 

Creating a playroom in the home for your kids is one of the greatest ways to improve the daily life of your children while boosting their development.

By following these top tips and choosing the right textiles as well as the right theme, your home will come alive and your kids will thank you!