No playing favorites, but playrooms are a ton of fun to design! That said, the first checkbox is still practicality
We were ready to expand our living space, and finishing our basement was the easiest way to do that. In addition to guest space and storage, we wanted to create a playroom that was fun and inviting. But like many old basements, we have a lot of mechanicals against the ceiling and support columns throughout the space. They left me at a loss on how to transform the space into one that would draw the kids in.
No playing favorites, but playrooms are a ton of fun to design! That said, the first checkbox is still practicality. In a playroom, I prefer a few smaller closets rather than one or two larger ones. If there are separate closets for keeping little kids’ toys, bigger kids’ games, craft supplies, and books, that can help ensure that the little ones don’t take out things that they shouldn’t. All those basement nooks and crannies are perfect spaces to turn into smaller closets. Additionally, I like to leave enough space for comfortable seating in the playroom for mommies and readers. For some clients, we also take things like climbing walls and ceiling-mounted activities into account. Once we have a great layout, the options for color schemes, themes, and general design are refreshingly endless!
I personally love hanging out downstairs. I didn’t expect that! It is so comfortable and enjoyable to be down there now.
All the different paint colors that we used really made the room. I love, love, love, love, love it. I get so many compliments on it. I know my contractor hated it and thought I was insane. He even told me to tell anyone who sees my basement that he didn’t choose my paint colors.
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