Ideas to make this common playroom a great playroom?
Hi guys,
We recently moved in our new house and yesterday at midnight I finally had the bulk of the playroom done. However, the finishing touches are missing:
1) accent wall color
2) wall decals
3) window coverings
4) A carpet that fits better the size of the room (just got the one pictured from ikea but it is too small- maybe just get a second one?). The small blue and green is going.
5) missing a table for drawing and arts & crafts but not sure where to squeeze it in...
Any ideas!!? I was thinking maybe a green accent wall (the back wall)? And maybe these dots in complementary colors? Also, I was thinking that it would be cool to replace the chalk board with a stick on chalk decal and maybe also a dry erase one? All suggestions are welcome but please note that we are on a budget. Thanks!!!
http://www.dezignwithaz.com/polka-dots-wall-decals-wall-sticker-p-843.html
We recently moved in our new house and yesterday at midnight I finally had the bulk of the playroom done. However, the finishing touches are missing:
1) accent wall color
2) wall decals
3) window coverings
4) A carpet that fits better the size of the room (just got the one pictured from ikea but it is too small- maybe just get a second one?). The small blue and green is going.
5) missing a table for drawing and arts & crafts but not sure where to squeeze it in...
Any ideas!!? I was thinking maybe a green accent wall (the back wall)? And maybe these dots in complementary colors? Also, I was thinking that it would be cool to replace the chalk board with a stick on chalk decal and maybe also a dry erase one? All suggestions are welcome but please note that we are on a budget. Thanks!!!
http://www.dezignwithaz.com/polka-dots-wall-decals-wall-sticker-p-843.html

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If an accent wall, definitely the end wall, a muted lime would be my preference, not acidic, the dots could then go around the room and switch colors on the lime wall, like darker blue dots around the room that turn light blue on the Lime wall, or something.
Also a floor lamp or two, can be white from IKEA
The arts and crafts table can double as a coffee table with ottomans tucked under.
Go to a preschool that is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and look at how the spaces are arranged, how the materials are stored, and what is on the walls, floors, and windows, or look at the information online.
As previously suggested, you could go "up" with your storage. YOUR storage. For the children, use low, open shelving with clear bins. When the child is age 30 months, you may begin using a color photo of the contents along with a label printed in one-inch or larger printed lower case letters. Do not use all capital letters for labels.
Look online at Lakeshorelearning.com. They are one of the leading USA suppliers of materials for children's play and learning development. Put "rug" in the search box for ideas for an additional rug for your playroom.
DwellStudio has a line of designs and prints for drapery/shades that would be perfect for your playroom. Take a look at the picture below. Might be a good fit. More information here: http://www.theshadestore.com/landing/dwell
Good luck with the room. Looking good!
Check out JCPenney.com for Roman shades etc. They have thermal style if you need help with insulation too.
You could hang your childrens art on the wall. Just mat and frame! It looks great. My son just recently bought reg. canvas at a sewing materials shop and stapled it to frames he made. He let his 4 and 5 yr old sons each paint (acrylic) their own painting. Or if you dont want to make canvas, Michaels always has a coupon online for 40% off 1 item.
Dont know what ages; but WII is a big hit when the kids come to our house even when they were younger.
If you do not already have them, check out Etsy.com for wall decals. Just input what you need in Etsy's search engine. I have a photography shop on there, nancyhehmann is the name.
Another thought for wall art, upload a picture of them to Shutterfly and they will make a decal of your child.
Have fun!
or just stay in the blues and greens like the small pottery barn carpet but in flor tiles??