Help me with my playroom?

[emjacobs]

I like the prints. Do you want to paint? I think that a different color, something that is out of the brown family would liven it up some. I also think a nice colorful and fun rug would look great vs the super awesome one that I would want in my living room, also the rug looks like it is too far under the couch.

What do you think about painting part of the wall over the train table to be a chalkboard and then frame it out with colorful trim to take up some of your wall space and make it useful at the same time?

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I think some patterned roman shades would go a long to dressing up that room.

I don't mind the prints. They're fun and cute. I just know in my own experience, I get tired of kid prints really fast.

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emjacobs DH just painted it not that long ago and would kill me for suggesting we change the color now The chalkboard idea is a good one. We were actually just talking about painting the outside of the boys' door so they can write on it with chalk. But we decided that we're not sure if we can trust them to keep the chalk limited to the board, lol. Do you have kids? Can you get them to stay within the lines?

@justdairy yeah I was thinking my H would get tired of them fast.

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Mar 25, 2013 12:43:52 GMT -5 @lcap said:

emjacobs DH just painted it not that long ago and would kill me for suggesting we change the color now The chalkboard idea is a good one. We were actually just talking about painting the outside of the boys' door so they can write on it with chalk. But we decided that we're not sure if we can trust them to keep the chalk limited to the board, lol. Do you have kids? Can you get them to stay within the lines?

@justdairy yeah I was thinking my H would get tired of them fast.

I have a big marker board in my playroom and my toddler is actually quite good about keeping it on the board. I was just really firm with her from the get go. I mean once in awhile we have an "accident" but it's never been intentional/big deal. Chalk is also easier to wipe off stuff than dry erase I'd say. I wouldn't give my markerboard space for anything. Keeps child occupied more than anything else I own these days!

[emjacobs]

Mar 25, 2013 12:43:52 GMT -5 @lcap said:

emjacobs DH just painted it not that long ago and would kill me for suggesting we change the color now The chalkboard idea is a good one. We were actually just talking about painting the outside of the boys' door so they can write on it with chalk. But we decided that we're not sure if we can trust them to keep the chalk limited to the board, lol. Do you have kids? Can you get them to stay within the lines?

@justdairy yeah I was thinking my H would get tired of them fast.

No kids, a ton of nieces and nephews and friends children.  We've never had a problem with anyone going outside of where they are supposed to, but they aren't here permanently either.  Maybe if you made it the width of the little wall and have it go halfway up so that they can't easily reach the top line? By the time they can write that high they should understand not to write on the walls. 

[TBM]

I am not crazy about the art, but only because I prefer the actual art from children's books. It is usually less cutesy to me and I enjoy it more and appreciate it for longer.

It is possible to buy prints of them, and is a great tie in to a favorite book for the kids. There are so many different styles of art presented in children's literature, that I am sure that you could find something that appeals to everyone in the family on some level.


The chalkboard wall would be fun. Alternately, you could hang a cork board there to display kid art. I think the wall suggested for it would look better with the ledges lowered and something a bit taller/brighter displayed. They are just too high and the stuff on them too tiny right now.


I like the suggestion of Roman shades on the windows. Something with pattern, and/or color could really bring some life into the space.

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TBM I thought they looked a little too high but DH insisted he wanted them there. How much lower should they be do you think? Like six inches?

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Mar 25, 2013 14:12:56 GMT -5 @lcap said:

TBM I thought they looked a little too high but DH insisted he wanted them there. How much lower should they be do you think? Like six inches?

As a general rule, things on walls should be hung centered at eye level, from where they it is being viewed.  People shouldn't have to crane their necks to look at it.

If you are primarily viewing from a seated position, (living room, dining room), then it would be lower than if you are standing (like in an entry or hallway).   Art in a child's space should be lower so that they can actually see it.

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Thanks for the input ladies!