The boys have too many toys. I’m pretty confident that this is something that EVERY parent can say with absolution – there are just too many toys in my house. I am finding that I’m struggling to put things away in the playroom, I mean, there just isn’t enough room!
I want to introduce a reading corner so that Reuben can have his much demanded “peace and quiet” but at the moment the boxes upon boxes of toys are just taking over. I’ve been having a little look on pinterest at playroom designs and I’ve fallen in love with so many suggestions – my issue there being that I am *that* mum that will think she’s creative and try to take a little bit from every design and end up with something that would haunt the dreams of any interior designer. Alas, it’s still the way I roll, so I’ve put together a little playroom decor wish list.
Magis Puppy Chair £60
Such a cute chair, I thought this would be super cute for the boys to sit on while they play with their aeroplanes.
Magis Piedras Bench £326
I love the idea of the boys having a bench like area to sprawl out on and read their books or play on their iPads. It would give Roo the quiet area he wants to be on his own.
H&M Paper Bunting £9.99
Ideal for decorating because we don’t have to spend a fortune on something like this and we can change it at any time.
H&M Rhino cushion £3.99
Reuben adores Rhinos and he would love this cushion for his quiet time.
H&M Large storage basket £7.99
I just love storage baskets and bags, so much prettier than big block areas.
Ikea PS LÖMSK chair £45
This would be ideal instead of a bench, Roo would be able to close it off and have his peace and quiet, but Toby might well want to join him!
House Doctor striped storage basket £10
Did I mention I like baskets?
Fiona Walker Giraffe Head £45
We have a polar bear version of this for Christmas and the boys adore it! It is a really fun way to add a quirky twist to the room!
Oliver Furniture Large Low shelving unit with bench top £285
This would be my investment piece I think. I love the idea of a storage unit that actually has a bench area on the top – we’d just have to make sure we didn’t cram toys on it!
What playroom decor do you like the best?
H x
I love EVERYTHING you’ve selected!
I’m a bit the same, I have quite a scatty approach to interiors and am yet to master nailing any particular look without over complicating things!
Ps. We have toy storage from the great little trading company – their stackable toy cubby hole things are perfect!
Anna x
I haven’t even thought about how I would decorate a playroom, we have such a small house it’s not something we can offer the kids. When baby number 2 arrives he will be sharing with Lamb, but as they get older I suppose their bedroom will have to be a playroom too. Love the bits you’ve picked out though xx
Thanks Alex!
Beautiful items. I really love this kind of post for ideas.
Thanks Jodie!
So many cute ideas! I love the large storage basket.
Me too!
Very cute! I’m always looking for an excuse to buy decorations and accessories for the girls’ room – stop tempting me!! 😉
Me too Jacqui!
Lots of great items, I love the puppy chair. Very different and stylish! It would make a great addition to any play room! 🙂
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Wish list is right, I wish I had them all too. The chair is fab!!
We use Emma’s wardrobe for toy storage as well, as it is quite tall. I totally hate clutter and I would rather store away or throw out than have toys everywhere in the house. Good luck with your project!xx
Some great storage tips here! I wish we had a separate play room. Toys are everywhere in our house! X
Love these items , I am hoping to create a playroom for my little two once we move to a bigger house xx
We’ve got that doggy chair its very cute and I really love that bench and ikea chair
I need to do up my office. This has just given me some great ideas!
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What a lovely selection of items. I really like the stripped basket and the chair.
I have had my eye on one of those doggy chairs for yonks – There’s a shop I pass quite regularly that torments me every time!
Great picks – I love the pillow!
I want that chair, how amazingly cute and it looks just so comfy x
Oh what a great selection of things – I redid my boys room a couple of years ago and loved choosing everything. Kaz x
I love the bench! Perfect height for little ones too x
These are all cute items. I love ikea furniture and that bench is fab! It’s ready doing up rooms and making a home lovely! I enjoy.
You’ve chosen some lovely things and well coloured for a playroom too.
Thanks Beth, I love that seat!
Since we had children I’ve realised you can never have too much storage!! Lol
Amen to that Deborah!
I am loving the bunting! It really adds something to a room I think x
Isn’t it cute Samantha?!
I must admit I am a sucker for baskets and bags too. There are so many great ideas. I wish we had space for a play room! We’re in a two up one down house and it’s pretty cluttered with baby “stuff”. One day we’ll move and then I can plan a play room!
Baby stuff is a killer – its so big!
We actually have that puppy chair in my office! More of a decorative piece than something we use to sit on though..
Ahh love it Laura!
Aww what some lovely ideas – I would love to completely redecorate this place. x
I know, me too – I can’t help it!
Aww, everything is so cute! I love the puppy chair, that’s just adorable! A reading corner sounds great, too! 🙂 xx
Thanks Sarah! H x
I love that the puppy chair is minimalist but is in a cute shade of orange and the geometric basket is so cool very retro!
Thanks Ana! I love the chair too!
We have a corner of the lounge that doubles as a play area/ toy storage area and have gone for the ikea wooden box units with plastic pull-out buckets. We have floor standing ones and smaller wall mounted ones which hold toys, books, pens, arts and crafts. They are perfect for just chucking stuff in for a quick tidy up. I am however, in the process of reclaiming MY living room and transferring stuff into their bedrooms! xx
Yeah I have found stuff encroaching on the living room and I hate it! I’m not a fan of sitting on a transformer when I want to chill out! H x
I love that egg chair. I would even love one of those 🙂
It’s fab right?
I love the colours that yu have picked. I am not 100% sure on the bench but I have a girl so maybe thays why x
The ikea chair is so cute. Even I like the idea of having some space to get away from everything x
I love the bench too. T has way too much toys too and you’re right, I bet that’s also what most parents say. I guess the key there is storage and you’ve chosen some really good ones 🙂
I agree – it’s all about the storage!
The giraffe head is my favorite, somehow I feel that there is not enough giraffe in my life but maybe that’s because I don’t have kids? They get all the great things!