Practical Design Tips for Smaller Playrooms and Bedrooms for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Setting up a small playroom or creating a small bedroom play corner for your toddler or preschooler can be a challenge, but with a few smart choices, you can turn even the smallest space into a nice place to play and sleep.
In this blog, we'll share practical tips for an organized, cozy and creative décor that are perfect for the winter months, when indoor activities are extra important!
Smart storage solutions for small playrooms and small bedrooms
We all know it: a tidy room is a nice room. And in a small playroom, that's even more important. Because clutter? That only makes the room look smaller.
So make sure you have enough storage space if you are setting up a small playroom. For example, choose a cabinet with doors, so that the toys they don't immediately play with stay out of sight. Or use stylish and beautiful storage baskets.
A basket on wheels is also ideal: you can easily roll it out of the way or when it's crafting time. This keeps the room tidy, and it also looks nice!
Multifunctional furniture
Furniture that is smart and multifunctional? Yes, we do!
Think of the Clover Storage stool: a handy combination of storage space and a seat. Whether the Clover Wall Desk, which not only serves as a desk but also has a magnetic board – perfect for your little one's drawings and artwork. You can even detach this desk and temporarily place it in the middle of the small playroom, so that the children can play around it.
These types of multifunctional furniture are ideal for a small playroom or play corner in a small living room, as they combine multiple functions and thus save space.
Creating space with light colors
A small area appears optically larger with a light and neutral color palette. Therefore, choose shades such as cream and white for the walls and furniture. Do you still want some contrast in your small playroom? Then add dark accents in smaller items such as accessories or cushions.
This makes the small playroom look fresh and spacious, but not boring. This really helps to make a small playroom look bigger, making it an inviting place for your toddler or preschooler.
Efficient lighting
Lighting can do a lot for the atmosphere of a small playroom. Choose wall lamps, garland lights or ceiling lights to illuminate the space well without taking up floor space.
This creates not only a functional, but also a cozy atmosphere in the small playroom. This is especially useful for the winter months, when it gets dark earlier and good lighting is essential for a pleasant play corner.
Adding warmth with carpets
Carpets create a nice, warm atmosphere, and can make a room visually appealing without making it look smaller – provided you choose a subtle design. A beautiful carpet, like the one from Tapis Petit, can really complete the room and create an inviting play area. A rug also helps to make the small playroom warmer and more comfortable during the colder winter months.
Conclusion!
With these tips, you can turn any small playroom or play corner in a small living room into a place where your child enjoys playing and feels completely at home. Do you have any other smart design tips for a small playroom? Let us know in the comments!
