Now that our basement is finished, we have had fun using the space so far. It has become an additional family room for us… play zone, TV zone and loads of shelving/cubbies just waiting to get spruced up. For now, everything has just been brought downstairs, with no particular order or ryhme and reason. But, I have plans- big plans! Who says organizing kid’s toys can’t be fun and chic?!? Here is where our space is right now…
Currently
I would love a gallery wall down these stairs
Organized baskets with labels, top half will be ours, bottom half for the kiddos
Our massive chalkboard wall that needs a good cleaning
Luckily, we use dustless chalk that we found at Staples!
Dust free chalk = no messy clean up on the baseboards and carpet
Luckily, we use dustless chalk that we found at Staples!
Dust free chalk = no messy clean up on the baseboards and carpet
Oh, this is not how I pictured these shelves would look! ๐ My plan is for some large bins with a graphic print or stripe on them. I also want to do some type of modern decal on the right side wall.
And now for the inspiration images! I have been gathering these rooms since we started thinking about the renovation. I plan to pick elements/ideas from each of them.
Inspiration
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When I saw this image, I immedialtely fell in love with the striped bins. A small detail like that, takes this space to the next level.
The decal I plan to use is shown above. I love the graphic look to it, while it can also remind the kids to practic their math facts! ๐ Urban Walls on etsy has so many great options for wall decals. And I love that there is a smaller commitment/effort than using a stencil!

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Did anyone see Kirsten’s Land of Nod playroom post yesterday? Head on over here to check it out! I love the way she added color, pattern and a tent to the room! The tent will also happen over here. Such a cute idea! I also love the Dr. Seuss picture and quote she put on the chalkboard wall. Maybe she can come over to draw on ours?? I’m not too sure I have the same artistic abilities!
Since this is a space the kids will use often, I want to make a huge gallery wall of their art. We are running out of places upstairs to display the art, so this will be an extra spot to showcase what they have done. I wanted to hang it in a unique way, with jumbo clips/clipboards and colorful washi tape.
These are my thoughts for now. No idea when this will all happen, but it will happen! Next up, I will show the TV side of the space and my plans for all of that.
Wish me luck !!!
Simply LKJ says
Love! Especially the chalkboard wall (Katie has one in her room and loves it)…just be careful with the colored sidewalk chalk-it can stain (she has hardwood flooring so the dust just wipes up). I love the black and white stripe bins in the inspiration picture.
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
What great plans! This is going to be a great space!
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Melanie says
I am dying to know where u got the polka dotted rug in the playroom?
Melanie says
I am dying to know where u got the polka dotted rug in the playroom?
Amber B (Simple Dwellings) says
Hi Melanie,
The polka dotted rug is an inspiration picture from Kirsten's blog. All of her items in the playroom can be found on her detailed blog post here:
http://6thstreetdesignschool.blogspot.com/2013/06/our-land-of-nod-playroom.html