If there’s one thing people don’t warn you about before having kids, it’s the sheer volume of STUFF they bring. And every year it gets worse. With each successive birthday, Christmas, and well-meaning family visit, the stuff ramps up. Until it fills the entire house. You find yourself tripping on toy cars, sitting on dolls, and stepping on magnet tiles. But it’s their childhood and you can’t begrudge it. You just find yourself longing for more space to house all this STUFF. Which is where a playroom comes in.
If your house is large enough for a dedicated playroom, you probably don’t have this problem. But if it’s not, a garden room could help.
How to Create a Garden Room Play Area
Think about size and configuration
The beautiful thing about garden rooms is that you can create the space you need. So, if you like the idea of a dedicated garden playroom, you have a couple of options, depending on your space. You can have a garden room that is purely for your kids. Design it entirely around their needs. Then when they’re older, you can upgrade the interior. Replacing playhouses and car tracks with a pool table and gaming consoles. Or, if you have space for a larger garden room, you can create a shared space. This works particularly well for people with young children who work from home. With the potential to add room dividers, you can have your work or chill-out space in one area. And the children’s play area in another. You can even add a toilet and kitchen facilities if it suits.
Add in storage
Even if a space is entirely dedicated to your kids and their stuff, you do actually need to be able to navigate it safely. So, child-friendly storage is a must. Think accessibility, so they can easily find their own bits and pieces. And think organised – if there’s a place for everything, it’s much easier to tidy up.
Decorate accordingly
The best way to get your kids to use a playroom instead of dragging their stuff around the house is to create a space that they want to be in. So, consult them before you start decorating. Choose a theme that they can be enthusiastic about. Add in functional and mood lighting. And workstations for all. After all, what’s a playroom if there’s nowhere to do crafting?
Don’t forget a chill-out zone
Even the most exuberant kids can’t be constantly on the go. By incorporating a chill-out zone, reading nook, or sensory corner, you can extend the functionality of the space. And encourage your kids to really use it. By bringing in comfy seating, such as bean bags, you can give your children a chance to unwind. As well as providing somewhere for you to sit when you want to join in with playtime.
Bring on the toys
This is one area you’re definitely not going to struggle with, so we’ll leave it up to you. However, we’d recommend that you start with all the noisy and messy things that you’ll be glad to get out of the house!
A high-quality customisable garden room makes the perfect playroom for a whole range of reasons. It’s insulated, so suited for use all year round. It can be sound-proofed if you’re really worried about your neighbours. Garden rooms let in a huge amount of natural light, making them lovely spaces to play in. And, more than anything else, they provide a versatile and appealing environment that can adapt with the changing needs of your child.
If you’re interested in finding out more about building a garden room playroom for your family, get in touch with Garden Room Sanctuary.
