Fun and Unique Kids' Playroom Ideas

Do you have a child who adores books? Or are you looking for ways to make reading more fun for kids who would rather spend time on their electronics? Try creating a book reader's paradise with a playroom that's book-inspired and book-friendly.

Install one or more kids' bookcases in your playroom and fill them with exciting chapter books and brightly colored picture books. You can even create a reading nook next to a window where plenty of natural light flows in and illuminates book pages. When age-appropriate books are available and ready for kids to pluck off the shelves, it creates an atmosphere where reading and imaginative play comes naturally.

If you're looking for toy room ideas that will help you transform a boring room into a fun and energizing playroom, try infusing the room with color. Bright, invigorating kids' wall art can instantly take a space from drab to dynamic. Similarly, brightly colored kids' chairs (such as rocking chairs or accent chairs) can make the space more comfortable, lively and fun.

One of the best playroom ideas is to choose a theme and infuse it throughout the playroom. For example, if your kids like dinosaurs, choose pictures of them scaled to adorn the walls and select Jurassic-inspired décor.

If your kids prefer zoo animals, trains, unicorns or sports, look for playroom décor that includes these themes. Each time your children step into the playroom, they'll feel like they've been transported to another place and time. Incorporating a theme into your toy room is a great way to nurture imagination.

Boho is a popular style for adults, but it's also a great theme for kids' playrooms. Muted colors and breezy wicker furniture can create a space where children feel calm, safe and inspired. Include house plants to add a touch of whimsy and fill the air with soothing oxygen. If you have very young children, consider buying hanging plants instead of potted floor plants or you'll likely end up with potting mix strewn all over your playroom floor.

If you're working with a playroom that has limited space, it's important to make every available inch as functional and fun as possible. Some great toy room ideas for small spaces include felt-covered walls for imaginative play with felt cutouts, tables for games and drawings, and sturdy storage shelves to keep everything tidy.

Bean bag chairs are also great for small spaces. They are easy to maneuver and can be stored in a closet or against the wall when not in use.

If you're the creative type, you can create your own playroom décor to save money. For example, you could supplement store-bought artwork with paintings and drawings you and your children create. You can also save money on seating by making your own bean bag chairs. Refer to our article – How to Make a Bean Bag Chair – if you'd like to craft your own custom chairs for your kids' playroom.

If you can find multifunctional items to buy for your playroom, you can save money while maximizing functionality. For example, some bookshelves have an included seating area so you can save on additional seating. Some artwork easels are two-sided so you can draw with chalk on one side and color with markers on the other side without buying two separate easels for each purpose.

Whenever possible, try to purchase multifunctional items when you're working with a tight budget. That way you can save both money and space when furnishing and decorating your kids' playroom.

A few well-placed storage cabinets or organizing cubes can make all the difference for an unkempt playroom. Reserve some drawers or cubes for toys and others for crafts, coloring books, and other common playroom items. Try to include enough storage for all small items along with odds and ends so your kids' playroom looks as clean and organized as possible.

Do your kids have toys they never seem to play with but don't want to donate or throw away? One way to deal with this common scenario is to try rotating your kids' toy bins. Put some of the toy bins in storage for a few months while allowing your kids to play with a select few toys. Once your kids get rid of the current toys they're playing with, rotate the toy bins.

Rotating toy bins can serve two purposes. First, it can help you prevent your toy room from becoming a cluttered mess. Second, it can help you determine which toys your kids get excited about when they come out of storage and which toys have lost their appeal (and can be donated without a big fuss).