Transform a playroom into a space that grows with the family

Parents typically make certain changes around a home to ensure it accommodates children. Childproofing is necessary, but entire rooms may also be transformed with children’s enjoyment and well-being in mind.

It’s common for homeowners to set aside rooms for children to play and explore. These playrooms may initially feature infant swings and bouncers and eventually accumulate the toys kids receive on holidays and birthdays. Easels, building block sets, puzzles, video games, books, and so much more fill these playrooms where young children spend most of their time engrossed in imaginative play. But as children grow, playrooms may no longer be necessary. Homeowners can ensure these rooms evolve with the family, and here are a few ways to do just that.

Make it a home theater

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The National Institutes of Health says children between the ages of eight and 17 spend an average of 1.5 to 2 hours playing video games daily. Parents should monitor their children’s gaming, particularly when kids participate in social platform games that involve people with an internet connection chatting and working together. One way to do so is to locate the gaming setup in a central location, like a home theater room.

Establish a hobby space

Trade in kids’ toys for “toys” that everyone in the family will enjoy. Turn the room into one where family members can explore their passions. This may include scrapbooking, painting, yarn crafts, collecting, photography, and more.

Create a quiet learning spot

As children grow up, they may need to spend more time studying. Transforming a playroom into a library or a study space can provide that out-of-the-way spot to get homework and studying done. Adults in the home can also use it for reading, paying bills, or doing any other task requiring quiet concentration.

Build a home gym

If the space is large enough, bring in some workout equipment and make the play space one that encourages exercise and fitness. You may not need large equipment and can utilize interlocking foam tiles already in the playroom. You can perform several beneficial exercises with some free weights, resistance bands, and even your body weight.

Expand your living space

If the playroom currently abuts another room that could use more space but is separated by a wall, remove the wall to increase the square footage.

Set it aside for guests

Clean out the toys and bring in a bed and nightstand. You’ll have a dedicated spot for overnight guests or a room that visiting older children (and eventually grandchildren) can call their own.

Playrooms are very useful areas for children when they are young. These rooms can evolve as kids get older and families’ needs change.