What's the most ingenious thing you've got in your playroom?

Question

My baby's only 9-months old and my once uncluttered living room's current decorating theme can only be described as "urban toystore."

I'm about to make a playroom. It's in the basement and it's carpeted. There's an entertainment unit with a TV and some shelves of Disney videos in there already, but other than that it's a blank slate.

I know I need lots of storage and I'm thinking about a little desk/craft table or easel and a couple comfy kids chairs (maybe beanbags or those foam ones that flip open, kinda like a bed...)

I know lots of people say chalkboard paint on the walls, but I'm not sure about that... is it really a good idea to tell your kid it's alright to draw on the walls? Also, is it easy to paint over when you don't want a playroom anymore?

Any tips would be appreciated!!
Thanks!

Answer 1

I've found that the best addition I made to my son's playroom was a short set of shelves that held brightly colored plastic bins. The bins are greatly for storing loose toys of all sizes so that the rest of his playroom doesn't appear cluttered, and are easily accessible by young children. My son loves the fact that he can see and get to all of his favorite toys, and the fun colored bin encourages quick and easy cleanup (even by my toddler!).

Here's an example of what I am talking about:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2342897&cp=2255956.2273442.2257861.2257864.2257877&view=all&parentPage=family

I love the idea of chalkboard paint on the walls because it encourages creativity, but I think you need to keep in mind that young children can't always distinguish when a behavior is appropriate and when it isn't. I'd be afraid that my son would transfer his wall writing skills to other venues - other people's homes, school, even your other non-chalkboard painted walls.

Answer 2

The most ingenious thing in a playroom ever?!? Boxes!!! My daughter played under boxes, in boxes, set things on boxes, drew on boxes, and even tried to sit on them (that was always good for a laugh). They really helped with standing up and trying to walk from one box to the other. I took large boxes and reinforced them with duct tape and painted them different colors. They would break, but they were also easily replaced! Hopefully this helps :)

Answer 3

those theory are large you've already theory-about. bypass to "Discovery Toys" internet website wonderful youngster stuff it really is also tutorial. I were given countless of those for my childrens even as they were youthful and they are so sturdy i have packed a number of them for my gr childrens (this is really a lot time the first were given the following this previous April.) i will't watch for her to play with a number of an same issues her daddy did. :-D have exciting

Answer 4

For a 9 month old you need a lot of soft toys. Care Bears have come out with a cub and it is very popular with little ones.

Answer 5

Stacked plastic milk crates, colorful and useful as open storage for games and toys, helps keep the room in some kind of order.