Dedicated Kid Space

Having 2 under 2, we have A LOT of big items that just take up space. When we were house hunting one of my NEEDS was having a space to create a playroom that was on the main floor (gotta keep an eye on those young babes). Whether that space was an extra bedroom, a formal dining room or a den, I didn't care, I just needed it.

In fact, I always felt that a playroom is important because it gives kids a dedicated space to play without interfering with the rest of the home.  I personally was not willing to fill up our main living space with all of those bright plastic jumpers and race tracks and a huge safari tent. That would make me lose the little sanity I still have, if you know what I mean.

We wanted this space to grow with this kids, so we added a futon in the playroom which is great for when they are watching a movie and relaxing. Eventually, it'll be a great place for sleepovers. BONUS, it's a great thing to have when guests spend a night since we don’t have an extra bedroom to dedicate to a guest room (total win-win).

Do/did you have a playroom area for your kids? Personally, we keep ALL of their toys in this area, literally. Their rooms have some books and stuffed animals, but we try to keep those spaces for strictly sleeping, and it works well for us.

Our’s isn’t “pinterest worthy” per say, but it gets the job done!