1. Start with the flooring
2. Consider a bean bag
We we're lucky enough to win a lovely brown faux-fur bean bag from a blog competition a few months back and it's perfect for our play space. It lives on the rug in front of our sofa and it has many purposes. We used to put it behind Ethan as support before he was sitting up completely un-aided, he now lays on it for naps. We also use it to put our feet up in the evening. It's just the type of thing that will stay with us for years to come as Ethan grows. And there are some really modern looking ones about these days, that blend into your everyday living room decor.
3. Toy storage
If you don't already have it, eventually you'll need to invest in some sort of toy storage solution. Babies and children have lots and lots of toys and in a playroom you can just shut the door on all of the toys but when their spread across your living room all through the day you'll want somewhere to quickly though them into when it's gets to the evening. If you don't want a bright blue/pink toy box in your living room.. try a trunk that blends in with your decor or a shabby chic basket big enough to hold all of the toys. We use a (very) small basket at the moment, but this is only temporary until we move and assess what works best for our new play space.
Whatever you decide to do with your play space.. make sure that it works for you and for your child/baby. Oh and remember to stock up on plug socket covers and locks for your drawers - you'll need them ;)
Do you have any tips to share?
Love your living room and great tips! We use the corner under the stairs for all of Amelia's toys which works well but would love to have a play room. Some day maybe lol! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Kerry. The bean bag is from the giveaway I won on your blog, hehe :) x
DeleteGreat tips....Looks like you've made a fantastic place to play x
ReplyDeleteaww Ethan looks so happy!! You're obviously doing something right :)
ReplyDeleteBea x
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Brilliant tips -- and that rug is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteTess x
I wish I had a room purely for play and Beau's toys. Instead they end up all over the living room!! Its something I'll consider when we come to buy a new house....xx
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! I hate looking at decor mags that just assume every young parent will have a separate room for the kids--most people our age just don't have the luxury of so much extra space! I especially love the oversized beanbag.
ReplyDeleteOh those beautiful eyes of Ethans, so dreamy x
ReplyDeleteBeautyqueenuk xx
I'm due my first child tomorrow (but I have a feeling she's going to keep us waiting!) and we have a three storey house and a large nursery but very limited space downstairs. As my bump grows I'm really going to have to use the little space we have. X
ReplyDeleteWe bought a coffee table that is fabric and opens up on a hinge, so it doubles as a storage bin for toys. Your little guy is SO cute!
ReplyDeleteLove this post, i'm always looking for ways to keep my livingroom tidy but with so many toys it is very difficult!
ReplyDeleteLaura
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