If you have kids, you understand the complete whirlwind your home can go through when your little ones are playing. And now that it’s summertime, your kids are home full-time ensuring you’re working 24 hours t o keep them fed , safe, and also entertained. If you happen to work from home, keeping the children preoccupied can be even more difficult, so we have a solution for you: it’s time to make a rec room for them!
With one room for recreational activities, you can prevent widespread messes, know where the kids are most of the time, and provide a fun and educational space for them to play and learn. The awesome thing is, this is a DIY weekend project that shouldn’t take you too long to do! Follow our suggestions below on how to get this rec/kids room created!
Choose a Room
You may be wondering where to put this room and there really is no right or wrong answer: just wherever you feel most comfortable to share a play space with your kids will do! If you don’t have an extra room, the living room, basement, or even your child’s bedroom are all great places to create a room for playing.
Make a Chalk Wall
Give your children an immense amount of space to be creative with the help of a chalk wall! It’s an easy DIY weekend project to do, just check out this video for more help . Your artistic kin will be able to draw to their heart's content, not wasting a single piece of paper and not making even the slightest of messes. And with a simple swipe, they’ll have a clean and blank canvas for their next masterpiece. Plus, when the chalk is completely wiped away, you’re left with a dark, bold wall that will continue to look sophisticated even after the kids are all out of the house.
Put in a Game Console
The addition of a game console will definitely be a crowd-pleaser amongst your kids and their friends. Of course, if you don’t want your kids playing video games all day , be sure to make rules that work for you and your family regarding the amount of time they get to play. Aside from that, having a game console is a fun way to mingle with friends. Games such as Nintendo’s Mario Kart is good for a little friendly competition or Xbox’s Just Dance is great for showing off their moves (not to mention getting a little workout while they’re at it). Or maybe you have a little thinker on your hands who likes to play it solo, grab a game that helps them explore strategies and interesting storylines like Nintendo Switch’s The Legend of Zelda : Breath of the Wild. Don’t forget to choose games with your child so that you can enjoy them together !
Kids will play video games on the floor, but just because they would, it doesn’t mean they should. Provide their new rec room with a couch to not only give them some comfort, but also support their back and neck for better posture.
Stock the Bookshelf
Video games are fun to have for instant enjoyment, but reading can be an enlightening and educational pastime for your little ones. Be sure to insert a bookshelf somewhere in this rumpus
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fantasy novels to coloring books to even encyclopedias – but be sure to leave some space for them to add their own collection over time!
While kids will read anywhere, sometimes giving them a dedicated spot to nestle into will make them more likely to actually read. Add a comfy sofa next to the bookshelf to create a cozy nook in the playroom.
If you’re looking to furnish your new playroom during your next DIY weekend project , you’ve come to the right place. Check out our catalog online or give us a call today to find the right pieces of furniture to fit your set up today!