#Collaborative post
Let’s face it. Any working mum knows how taxing it can be looking after young ones while taking on a room renovation. Add in a messy and overrun playroom project, and it can feel like an even more daunting task. But playroom DIYs don’t have to be drawn-out or elaborate.
Try using these seven shortcuts to recreate an entirely new playroom for your kids without spending large amounts of time or money.
Install an interactive wall
This is an exceptionally fun addition to any playroom and can easily cut down on painting. Interactive walls like a chalkboard, whiteboard, or magnet will allow your children to have fun getting creative in an educational setting.
Use magnetic paint on a portion of an accent wall and add magnetic letters to spell out new words. Install a small chalkboard and let your children take the lead in a pretend school lesson.
Whatever you decide, this hack cuts down ¼ of the wall space you would be looking to revamp with traditional paint.
Hang artwork
For many parents, there’s no shortage of drawings or artwork we get from our kids.
Make it a joint activity and fill up a large canvas with finger paint. If you’ve got plenty of work to spare, consider picking your child’s personal favourites and framing them.
You can mount one really large piece or fill an entire wall of different-sized frames for a colourful gallery look instead. You can easily rotate the pieces you frame as new ones are added to your collection.
This will personalise and brighten up any child’s playroom by seeing their work proudly on display.
Install new skirting
If you’re looking to refine your existing walls, consider installing new skirting boards. It is a straightforward process that is a generally simple job for the average DIYer and really helps tie a room together.
Try using decorative timber for a touch of style and character in your children’s play area. It can come in a variety of styles, colours, and finishes for a truly sophisticated and polished look, all without repainting an entire room.
Donate old toys
Out with the old and in with the new! Donating toys your child no longer plays with is a great way to declutter and organise their playroom. Be sure to use this opportunity to teach your children about giving back generously in their community.
You can work with local charity groups and get your children excited about sharing their old toys with other kids, all while opening up and brightening their happy space.
Add thrift furniture
If you’re DIYing on a budget, thrifting used furniture is a great way to cut down costs. Visit your local charity shop and pick up an old bookcase or wooden toy box to add more organisational space for your children’s things.
These older toy chests and shelves tend to be sturdier and made from more solid materials, guaranteeing they will last many more years for your family.
Change the curtains
Curtains have an incredible influence on the ambience of a room. Because they control the amount of light that is let in a given area, updating the curtains can make the space pop.
For example, if you’ve had thick dark curtains like grey or red, consider lighter and airier colours like soft yellow or lilac panels. Gentle and happy colours help stimulate creativity and learning in little minds.
Lay down a playmat
If you don’t already have a playmat, it’s an excellent purchase to have on hand. They can be found in just about any department store or online and are very affordable.
Whether it’s a soft children’s rug or foam puzzle pieces arranged in the centre of the floor, a play mat helps centralise your child’s play (and mess), making clean up significantly easier while adding fullness to an open room.
Conclusion
Redoing the playroom doesn’t have to be a week-long job. By adding just a few of these suggestions, you can fast-track your kids to an entirely transformed play space in under half the time. Be sure to get your children in on the fun to make a room that’s extra special for them to enjoy.
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