Are you a mom who is passionate about educational toys? Are you a designer looking to showcase your work? Considering becoming a blogger with A Perfect Playroom! Five years ago I started this blog to help educate parents on the importance of playtime in the lives of their children and have throughly enjoyed researching and…
Reinventing a Classic: A Wood Block Round-Up
Wood blocks are a childhood right of passage. Every kid has them, but sadly, very few actually play with them. Instead, the poor blocks sit idly by, desperately trying to get a word in amongst the loud and fast paced toys of today. There is however hope for the old-fashioned hero. A new generation of blocks…
Simply Organized Playroom
Samantha over at Simply Organized did more than create a playroom out of an awkward unused space in the attic, she created a play space that functions as well as it looks. One of the main features of the room are the amazing built-in playhouses. With two boys and a girl in the house, Samantha…
From Pinterest to Playrooms
One of the best parts of designing a playroom is making it your own. With the limitless ideas available on the Internet, it’s always refreshing (albeit overwhelming at times) how the simplest of things can be transformed into centerpieces of a room. As parents, it is easy to spend hours Pinteresting or Googling these ideas, but all…
Primary Colors & Playrooms
Nothing says, “play with me” more than simple primary colors. From crayons to cars, kids are drawn to the bright colors found in the rainbow. Inspired by a picture she saw online, Shirley of Motivated Mommy of Two, put her talented painter dad to work to create a truly colorful playroom. While bold, the bright colors…
Ontwerpduo Shared Bedroom
I want to live in this room! From bright colors to the room divider with doors, I would be sure to wake up happy everyday in this room. The good ‘ole folks at Ohdeedoh (love you guys!) came across this bedroom design project that design team Ontwerpduo, put together for the Netherlands TV program Eigen…
5 Clever Ways Reinvent Your Playroom Closet
We all have them, but never think much about them, until now. Closets are essential for organizing, but with a little ingenuity, they can also fun. From reading retreats to puppet theaters, closet’s have more to offer than simple storage space. 1. The Closet Door Bookshelf This bookshelf is actually mounted behind a standard folding closet…
Jen’s Ikea Playroom Storage Perfection
Jen at IHeart Organization demonstrates just how functional, affordable and easy Ikea storage can be. Using Expedit and Trofast shelves from Ikea she was able to organize the playroom in a relatively small place. My favorite take-home idea from Jen’s playroom is the clever and easy way she decorated the clear storage boxes and the…
The Sugar Bee Craft Edition Playroom
Mandy at Sugar Bee Craft Edition, create a truly “perfect playroom” in a small, awkward nook in her house. From the amazing fabric and paint wall mural to the peek-a-boo window into the family room, this playroom is truly swoon worthy. So cute! The small attention to details, such as the working doorbell and play areas make…
FamilyFun’s Ultimate Playspace
One room, hundreds of possibilities. When one mom set out to create a colorful and interactive playspace for her daughter, she was at first intimidated, but once she but her cares aside and simply started painting, she ended up with a room any child would love to call their own. From chalkboard walls, road and…