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I’ve been busy transforming our gameroom from a toy-covered kid-centered room into a stylish spot that our whole family can enjoy. I got rid of all the toys the kids have outgrown, rearranged the furniture, and added some stylish storage to corral the kids’ items and add some colorful decor.
This room has been decorated in orange, green, and blue for a while and I wanted to continue with those vibrant, kid-friendly colors. I recently painted one wall with a geometric design and, when time allows {if it ever does}, I’ll paint the rest of the room in a pale almost-white blue.
To make this large room a little cozier and a lot more manageable, I divided the room into three distinct areas: a sitting area, a creative area, and a play area.
In the play area, I added some fun storage to house the toys and books. I bought a four cube organizer and used it sideways to double as a window seat for the kids. I love the idea of the kids having a sweet spot to sit and read. To make it more comfortable and add a little texture, I added two furry toss pillows on top along with a DIY no-sew cushion.
To make a no-sew cushion, all you need is a large piece of foam from the craft store cut to the size of the bench and a piece of fabric large enough to wrap around the foam. Simply wrap the foam with the fabric the same way you would wrap a gift …
… and use lots of hot glue to hold it in place. Super easy and super quick … which is the best kind of project, right?
To hide the toys from plain view, I bought two colorful fabric storage cubes that fit perfectly in the cube organizer.
To give the storage cubes a little jazz, I made vinyl stencils with my cutting machine, placed them on the front of the storage cubes, and painted around them with orange paint. When I removed the stencils, the cubes had fun labels to tie in the cushion color.
The cubes are my favorite. The kids just have to throw their toys inside and there’s no excuse for a messy play area.
The other two cubbies are perfect for holding books.
To pull the space together, I added a colorful fabric and pom pom garland over the windows. I love the little touch of whimsy it adds.
Doesn’t it just look like the perfect little play space?
I also added some extra storage to the creative space. Our chalkboard paint game dresser is now being used as a craft supply dresser and its drawers are full of pom poms, wood pieces, foam stickers, yarn, and all the things that kids love to craft with. In addition to that storage, I need some containers for holding paper and coloring supplies and all those other little art goodies. I bought three galvanized bins and placed them on my rolling storage cart {they look great with the metal handles on the cart} …
… then added washi tape numbers to each.
To make the washi tape numbers, I laid strips of washi tape on a cutting mat then cut out numbers using my cutting machine. I love the way the washi tape looks on the metal surface.
This room was really needing some storage and organization and I just love the small but significant changes that cost less than $100!
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I love the idea of using a rolling cart for storage! I also love the orange you used!
Such a fun room! I love the washi tape numbers- what a great idea!!!
I would love to use some colorful bins to hide toys for storage
I like the idea of using the organizer as a bench!
I’d like to use nice looking bins for storage in our family room to hide some of the clutter and toys.
These are great ideas! Love the colorful playroom!
Debbie
I would add some stylish shelves for my closet and room
I LOVE the galvanized bins and rolling cart!!!!
I would get some stylish containers for the kids bedroom
This is great, Randi!!! I love the bright colors and those galvanized bins are my very fav!!
You did such an amazing job! Love the colors, bins….everything! 🙂
I love the bench that doubles as storage! I really want a window seat with storage in my new house!
I would add shelves and bins to my laundry room.
I would love to add some stylish colorful storage to my home office, like some storage cubes and baskets.
I need new containers in my office area, and I would add the stylish containers! They look so awesome!
What a cute idea! This is such a cute organizer for a playroom. It looks perfect with the tent and I love how you stenciled the numbers on the cubes.
I love the fabric storage cubes.
The organizer would be great for my craft room.
Good way to keep yarn and crochet supplies together.
thank you
Oh I would love to add the storage cubes! My New Years resolution is so organize the toys! Those would be so great!
I’ll add some bamboo baskets.
I like the no-sew cushion. I can add that to my sunroom.
I would like an ottoman or coffee table that has concealed storage space.
I need an ottoman that has storage in my living room. I would love a stylish look to it, that would hold blankets, magazines etc. 🙂
I would really like to add some storage bins to my bathroom. It needs some organization;)
I love the cubbies for the kids rooms. I always need more cute bins and cubbies for organizing! 🙂
I would love to have some really cute cubbies and crates!
I could really use a bench with storage bins underneath for my classroom!
Storage bench
Love the bench with storage. Looks great and is so functional.
I LOVE this playroom! I would love to be able to organize my son’s room!
I would love to get some stylish bins to help organize my kitchen and pantry.
I’d love some shelves for my pantry.
This is such a fun play room! The colors and light are perfect.