When you're looking for playroom furniture, it's easy to fall back on Mother Goose and Grim. However,
for those who see their playroom not only as a space for the kids, but also as an extension of their
normal household decor, things get a little more complicated. Here are some fun ideas for parents who
favor graphic prints, modern touches and funky conversation pieces to pastels.
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If your playroom doubles
as your own art gallery
These futuristic light fixtures will fascinate all ages and illuminate even the darkest
of corners.
($90, www.moderntots.com) |
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If your playroom doubles
as everything
If you're cramped for space, these small, wooden units are the ultimate in multitasking. Use them as tables, chairs, play-huts—the possibilities are endless. And at the end of the day, turn them into storage and stack them in a corner. ($245, www.moderntots.com) |
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If your playroom doubles
as a storage room
Keep your constantly evolving pile of toys organized and out of sight inside these bright
ottomans. No one will ever suspect that they're sitting on a pile of Tinkertoys or trucks. ($169, www.smallconcept.com) |
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If your playroom doubles
as a home theater
Iglooplay's Tea Pods display the type of comfy-cool sensibility that will have you watching Blue's Clues willingly, just to get a chance to sit in them.
($925, www.iglooplay.com) |
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If your playroom doubles
as your brag-book
Ditch the rows of mismatched picture frames and turn your favorite shot of your child
into a funky Warhol-esque pop-art creation.
($90, www.photowow.com) |
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If your playroom doubles
as a renting space
The best thing about these colorful, modern dots? They're temporary, making them perfect for young, fickle minds and older, value-concerned ones as well.
($58, www.urbn.com) |
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If your playroom
doubles
as a party lounge
During the day, this cabinet is perfect as a child-size bookshelf, but at night it could
easily be mistaken—and used, if need be—for a chic liquor cabinet. And with a number of color options, it can fit seamlessly into any decoration scheme. Just remember to return it back to PG before the AM.
($680, www.sparkability.net) |
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If your playroom doubles
as a conversation starter
This chair is pricey, but unique enough to drop jaws, but also durable enough to
withstand use as a jungle gym—it's made of steel. ($3,420, www.muleh.com) |
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If your playroom doubles
as a home office
This surprisingly sophisticated find will keep your kid busy at his or her own desk
while you actually get work done at yours. ($149, www.target.com) |
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If your playroom
doubles
as your kids' art gallery
Display your finger-paint masterpiece collection while simultaneously storing books
and videos.
($649, www.pbteen.com) |
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