Creating a Fun and Tidy Space for Kids
Easy indoor activities that'll keep the kids happy and your home organised.
As kids across the country spend extended periods of time at home this Spring, the question parents are asking is how do they keep their little ones happy and healthy each day? From arts and crafts to quality reading time, Wayfair's resident style advisor, Nadia McCowan Hill shares her top tech-free ways to effectively organise kid's rooms for both work and play.
Smart Storage
During long periods at home, structured and stimulating play becomes even more crucial, so make sure you’re set up for success. Box clever with smart toy storage as this enables you to organise and group toys and activities effectively, just like at school or nursery. Having a designated space to stash musical instruments, art supplies and building blocks will be a godsend as you navigate long days.
Art Attack
Your mini Matisse might love to paint up a storm, but an art attack can cause messy mayhem. Instead, opt for a tray desk easel - the perfect set up to stow pens, paints and more, enabling your little darlings to finesse their masterpieces without the usual chaos.
Reading Zone
A designated reading zone is an absolute must for long periods at home, creating space for quiet quality time while ensuring that kids keep up with their learning. Go for a cosy bean bag, some affordable task lighting a mini bookshelf or set of floating shelves, to turn any unlooked nook into the loveliest of libraries and let your kids get lost in their favourite reads.
Ground Breakers
An interactive area rug is perfect for encouraging imaginative free play. Go for a reversible town and country rug to help fire your little ones’ imaginations. Throw in a few toy cards and some farmyard animals and they’ll be happy for hours.
Teepee Talk
A cosy hideaway will help ensure that both your little ones (and you) can enjoy some much needed space. Try a mini teepee festooned with cushions and throws to create an inviting retreat that’s perfect for those all-important moments of quiet time.
Lego Lover
There can be few things more agnonsing than stepping on lego after a gruelling day with your darling offspring. Preserve your feet (and your sanity) with a lego storage table - the perfect perch for their cool creations!
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