Well this playroom has been months and months in the making
I wanted this space to be magical, colourful, bright, fun and functional for Noah. Something totally different to how I normally decorate! And a place where his toys would hopefully stay put without sneaking their way into my lounge room each day (wishful thinking…) I’ve listed everything possible below that I have bought for this space as well as trying to include some handy tips and things to think about if you currently going through your own playroom design journey!
Tips for an awesome playroom in the making
-Are you stuck for ideas? Pinterest and Instagram were my biggest inspiration. I usually start with one little idea of what I think might work and then start researching like a mad woman. I usually like to make sure I’m quite happy with what theme I’m running with before I go out and start spending money on decor
-Strapped for cash? Well that’s ok because you don’t need to spend a lot to make your playroom a fun place for your kids. Heck, most kids would be happy with a damn cardboard box to play with! I bought a lot of things over time and stored it away, and I also shopped at a lot of big chain stores like Kmart, Target and Ikea. I completely believe in shopping and supporting small businesses when I can, however I think its also perfectly ok to mix chain store items in if that’s the way your budget goes
-Don’t have a lot of space or your room is not that big? I did a lot of research in what type of main storage I wanted to use for Noah’s playroom and found that the TROFAST system from Ikea was the best one that worked for us. This clever little design comes with a variety of different combinations on how to store your items. Your able to put these storage boxes on the floor, attach them to the wall (if space is also an issue), you can have the combinations vertical or horizontal and the plastic storage tubs can slide out easily which makes it super helpful for little hands
-Labels! Although Noah is still a little young to obviously read and know where his toys will need to go, it will be a huge help to know that once he is able to, he can have a role at the end of the day in helping put back them back to where they need to go. I have bought a lot of my labels in my kitchen and laundry from Little Label Co so I will be getting some for my toy storage tubs from here. Another fun option is to put the picture equivalent instead of the word onto your storage. For eg. If you have a box of puzzles, why not print out a picture of a puzzle to put on the box instead?
-Declutter and rotate toys regularly! I’m sure your 6 year old would probably prefer not to have to play with his old one year old toys so make sure every few months you go through the room and have a good clean out. Keep the toys your child isn’t using regularly anymore for either sentimental value, donate or throw them away if need be
-Shared playroom anyone? Although Noah is lucky enough to have a whole playroom to himself for now, there will come a time that he will have to share this space with someone else. Personally, I’ve tried to go for a design that I feel can work with either boys and girls and if need be, I can always add in other pieces for when we do add another child into the mix (and if that may be a girl) If your in the same boat and would like to make your nursery pretty gender neutral, have a think about what types of decor you could add in that will work for both genders. Animals, certain floral/garden decor, neutral paint colours, etc. And if your style is to have a playroom that’s full of just pink or blue that’s totally ok too!
Playroom details | Where to buy
Fashionell lion print – Hello Little Birdie
Woodland ABC chart – Adairs
Lion animal head decor (Sold out) CLICK HERE for similar items
Jeweled crown – Jack & Willow
Green leaf jungle wall decals – Little Rae Prints
Wooden height chart – Dapper Mr Bear
Toad stool wall decals – Little Rae Prints
Wood table and stool set – Mocka
Abacus – Ikea
Geen toys airplane – David Jones
Floor rug – Kmart
Speedster ride on car – Temple & Webster
Wonky rainbow – Pretty in Pine
Numero 74 garland – Bloom & Co
Rattan book holder – Vintage find
Pom Pom round grey rug – Adairs
Penguin soft toy – H&M
Bear face soft toy – H&M
Numero 74 star cushion – Jack & Willow
Grey star cushion – Kmart
Lion face cushion – Kmart
Grey/brown/black bunny’s – Miann & Co
Toucan soft toy – H&M
Octopus soft toy (Sold out) CLICK HERE for similar items
Mustard canopy – Ebay
Twinkle lights – Kmart
Noah wooden sign – Zilvi
Cane mirror (Sold out) CLICK HERE for similar items
Wood moon plaque – Nirvana dreaming
Boho garden wall mural – Ginger Monkey
Fruit stand – Kmart
Assorted fruit & vegetables – Ikea
Felt bacon – Mels Creative wishes
Felt donuts – BrookeyBelle
Play kitchen – Ikea
Assorted toy utensils – Kmart
Assorted wooden toys in tubs – Kmart
Le toy van vegetable and fruit crates – Lime Tree Kids
Felt llamas – SHOP SIMILAR Bed bath and table
Sloth pot with plant – Kmart
Letter N melamine cup – Design Stuff
Scrubber brush – Kmart
Wooden bowl – Ikea
Gingham tea towel – H&M
Rattan basket – H&M | Rattan table (Sold out) CLICK HERE for similar items
Rainbow stacker – Kmart
Happy go ducky wooden mouse stacking toy – Peppa Penny
Happy go ducky wooden truck – Happy go ducky
Combi van toy (Sold out)
Babynoise tambourine – Small supply co
Little Beau suitcase – The Ivory Fawn
Australian post box – Make me Iconic
Rocking horse – Freedom
Wooden rocket – Kmart
Shapes & colours puzzle – Kmart
TROFAST storage combination – Ikea
Gold hanging lanterns – Domayne
Rattan toy wagon – Tiny Harlow (not pictured)
