How to Create an Indoor Play Area
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An indoor play area is key if you are both working from home and supporting your children in their home schooling. It can be a multi-functional space creating an area for educational learning as well as some fun and games.
If you are unsure of how or where you can create these play spaces for kids of any age, then these tips should help you.
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Make Use Of an Exisiting Space
You may find that you already have an area in your lounge or playroom which may need changing up a bit in order to turn it into a combined learning and play space for your children.
Wide, long blank walls could be used for notice boards, stick-on white boards* or you could even paint the wall with chalkboard paint to encourage continued creativity from your kids.
If you are good at DIY, you could even consider building a desk* for both young and old to use as a space to work together.
Transform an Unused Space
Many homes have storage space which is not being used to it’s full potential. If you find that you have this, you may want to consider transforming the area in to a multifunctional play room and quiet space. Spare rooms, conservatories or even a loft conversion.
Loft conversion prices have become more competitive as people turn to converting these areas in their attics and it means that a previously wasted space is utilised in a much more practical and useful way.
The advantage you have with these blank canvases is that you are able to take advantage of decorating them with bright and inviting colours, fun furniture and combine the space with both adult and children’s sized items alike. You could even include a television and games area for the whole family to use together.
Make a Space Multi-functional
Many people may find that it is impractical to have a separate study area and another space for playing as they may not have the room.
You can combine the two and schedule in their times of use. For example, desks which have plenty of surface space can hold computers and have an organised area for school work. Later, these activities can easily be transformed into an area for board games and craft projects.
It is also a good idea to find practical shelving and colorful bins to keep your childrens’ belongings nearby – but out of your way!
Share and Share Alike
If you live in a smaller home or flat, you can easily find ways to share the space with your children.
Opt for neutral tones and use the organisational items to add colour and creation. Rugs, accessories and wall decals can help your little one feel like they are still a child at the same time as not encroaching on your adult space.
If you need to transform the space for grown-up time later in the day, opt for family-friendly furniture covers and colour palettes that still help your home to feel like a sophisticated space. Neutral colours such as chocolate brown mixed with blue and green can still feel like an adult area whilst still serving as an indoor play area for your children.
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