Whether you’re a DIY-er or not, the key points to recognize are that creating a little oasis of play space doesn’t require excessive square footage or a wild imagination.
ILLUSTRATIONS BY LEA KRON
When we moved into our new home last year, I knew I wanted to make the playroom inviting and functional, without wasting too much precious floor space.
And, of course, I also wanted to keep it all on a budget. When COVID hit and we were forced to stay indoors, I knew all my efforts weren’t in vain — my kids spent hours in there, literally!
Here, I divided some classic DIY ideas by skill level — so whether you’re a novice or a veteran, you can find something that will work for you.
Matchbox Car Display
Whenever I walked into the playroom, the cars were out, so I finally said, “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em!” Displaying them on these picture shelves meant that even though they aren’t neatly tucked away, they’re pretty to look at. Hang up the shelves with the easy hardware that’s included, or you can even get lazy and use Command strips. Place the cars on the shelves, and you have functional room decor! You can even arrange the cars according to color to work within your color scheme.
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