When you have little ones, a playroom can be a true gift. It’s a place your kids can go to feel safe, to study, to use their imaginations, to read — the options are nearly endless. But like any space kids occupy, it’s important to create one that is as smart as it is fun. And if it’s also beautiful? Well, that’s a big bonus.
In our pursuit of the most perfect playroom, we did what any red-blooded mamas would do: We turned to Pinterest. There, we perused and perused (and perused some more) until we found 17 playroom ideas far too clever to ignore.
From color-coded organization to whimsical wall art and everything in between, these ideas will make your playroom irresistible to the kids in your household. In fact, these ideas are so fantastic they might even lure you into the playroom on a regular basis too.
Color-Coded Organization
Say goodbye to colored pencils haphazardly strewn about, and say hello to this deeply satisfying color-coded organization created by Project Nursery.
Sure, you’ll probably still have to pick up art supplies off the floor, but at least you’ll get the satisfaction of reuniting them with related hues.
A Chic Corner Nook
If we’re really being honest, we kind of want this cozy canopy-covered floor nook by Katie Lamb for our grown-up rooms.
A Wooden Wall Art Display
Tired of seeing messy stacks of your kids’ artwork all over the playroom? Turn that clutter into a makeshift art gallery with these clever display boards by Craving Some Creativity.
Cushy Floor Space
Seriously, what kid wouldn’t love a soft place to land after playing?
Featured on House of Turquoise, this space makes clever use of various types of cushions and pillows to create an ideal area for kids to pile up and wind down.
Ikea Tabletop Hack
When you’re a mama, you get smart about where to spend money on your kids and where to save a buck. And when it comes to anything in your kid’s playroom, you know it could eventually wind up covered in sticky handprints and scribbles.
That doesn’t mean you don’t want it to look cute, though. This custom Ikea tabletop hack by Milk & Mascara is the ideal solution: you get an affordable table, but thanks to the addition of pretty mint floral wrapping paper, one that’s pretty too.
A Mountain Mural
How do we love this graphic mountain mural I Spy DIY Design stenciled on a playroom wall? No. 1, it’s super-easy. No. 2, it adds a woodsy, adventurous element. And No. 3, it just looks cool.
‘#Play’ Marquee
Obsessed doesn’t feel like a strong enough word to describe how we feel about the hashtag marquee light wall art here.
In using it, Style Your Senses created a lighthearted, modern space that is #goals.
Seussian Style
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish! What could be more perfect for a playroom than a Dr. Seuss theme like this one by Grillo Designs? After all, his beloved books encourage kids to see the word as a place full of whimsy and adventure.
A Vintage Metal Vibe
Who says a playroom has to be created using all primary colors and plastic furnishings? The Sarah Joy Blog expertly shows one way to give your child’s space more aesthetic flair: vintage metals!
Here, accessories in different colors and finishes add tons of interest but still feel fun.
Wild Designs
Could this adventurous playroom be any cuter? While we don’t condone big-game hunting in real life, there’s no harm in having Hunted Interior’s precious “safari animal” mounts… especially when one’s a unicorn!
The addition of a boho-chic teepee and pastel pops of color round out this adorably wild design.
A Work Table
While pint-size table sets are certainly cute in kids playrooms, we adore the idea of giving little ones a larger surface area upon which to do artwork or have a snack.
Green Wedding Shoes keeps it kidlike with sweet throw pillows and a charming palette of punchy color.
Art (& Artful Vignettes)
It’s never too early to get your kids interested in art, and The Sweetest Occasion proves that the playroom is a perfect place to start.
Not only is this trio of prints a beautiful addition to the space, but they also complement the cute vignette right below.
DIY Book Bin
This DIY book bin by This Little Street makes for one super-easy, super-useful craft for your kid’s playroom. Bonus? It’s highly customizable and a tame enough project that you can enlist the little ones to help.
Giant Flash Card Art
Art that doubles as an educational tool? Where has this been all our mom-lives?! Little House of Four makes it easy to create these charming playroom wall additions on your own with a fun DIY.
Mini-Jungle Gym
If you want to really be a hero in your kid’s eyes, you can’t go wrong with installing this monkey bar-style swing in their playroom. Fun at Home With Kids has all the deets, and you don’t want to miss them.
Numbered Entertainment Center Crates
We’re big fans of anything that pulls double duty, so you can imagine how excited we were to stumble across these numbered storage bins by Blesser House. Clearly, they make great storage receptacles. But they also serve as a clever educational tool for kids learning their numbers.
Storage for Days
You know how the saying goes: “A place for everything; everything in its place.” There’s nowhere adage proves more important than in a playroom.
Valley and Birch nails it with a cute combo of storage bins, baskets and cubbies.
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