If you have kids that love playing around in your house, setting up a designated space for them to keep all of their toys and other playthings can be a great way to give them space to be creative while also saving the rest of your house from their mess.

To help you create the most ideal space for your kids in their very own area, here are three tips for setting up the perfect playroom for your kids. 

Be Realistic About Storage And Organization

As a parent, one of your top priorities for a playroom is likely going to be storage and organization, as you know how much stuff your kids have to fit inside of their playroom. 

While many popular organization shows or bloggers have shown playrooms that are organized by things like color or the exact type of toy or activity, in most homes, this detail in storage and organization usually isn’t sustainable. Especially if you’re making cleaning the playroom your kids’ responsibility, you’ll want to make the storage and organization much simpler for them to do on their own. So rather than using things like small, clear bins, you might want to opt for larger boxes or cupboards that can easily be filled and allow items to be stored out of sight. 

Give The Flooring A Lot Of Thought

The flooring for your kids playroom should fit exactly the kinds of activities that they’re going to be doing in there. For example, if you’re putting up any kind of gymnastic equipment, a climbing frame or Learning Tower, these can be a fantastic addition to a kids' playroom, allowing them to safely participate in movement-based activities at above-height levels while developing their independence and sense of accomplishment.

You’ll want to add protective padding for any sharp edges and have soft floors that will allow your kids to fall on them without getting hurt. 

Along with this, you’ll also want to consider how hard or easy it will be to keep the floors clean. Ideally, you should look for something that you can easily clean and that won’t trap dirt or other items. While you can use rugs, having hard flooring might be more ideal for certain types of activities that your kids generally enjoy doing at home. 

Don’t Overdesign It

If you look through magazines or websites for playroom ideas, you will likely find all kinds of examples of rooms that have been overdesigned. And while it can be cute to create a space that’s floor-to-ceiling a representation of your child, it can also be beneficial to give them space to learn and grow into the future. But if you’ve themed the room completely or filled every single square inch with something already, there’s very little space to move from here. 

If you want to have the perfect playroom in your home for your kids to learn, play, and grow, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you see how this can be accomplished with any amount of space that you have available.