How To Create A Fun & Functional Child Playroom

Play is what being a kid is all about. By creating a fun and functional child playroom we give our kids the best foundation there is. Sure there may be other rooms in the house where your children hang out to watch TV, play on the computer or play a board game with the rest of the family but none compares to the value of having an actual child playroom.

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Having a room where imagination fuels the play is where it's at. Child playrooms are all about giving your children the space and the equipment needed to inspire play. All children need is imagination and a child playroom to be creative in.

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When it comes to creating a fun and functional child playroom it's important to consider your child's natural tendencies. What type of play does your child enjoy the most - is it arts and crafts, building forts, dramatic play, creating tall skyscrapers out of building blocks etc.?

Get input from the whole family regarding room design and set-up. Although it's important to accommodate current interests and activities a wise parent also plans the space for future use. This is where it's important to include adjustable shelving and incorporate lots of flat surfaces for future projects. A 5 year old will use a playroom very different from how a 10 year old would use it.

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For a versatile child playroom and one that grows with your children keep the permanent elements in the room like tables, chairs and wall units basic. That's the functional part.

The fun part comes in how you bring the room together with decorative accessories like fashionable slipcovers, wall decals, posters, and funky storage bins.

No matter their age, kids are natural magnets for stuff. Open shelving with lots of bins is often best way to go as it provides storage flexibility for now and in the future. Your shelving unit for the next few years may house a collection of storage bins filled to the brim with stuffed animals and building blocks and may later be replaced by books, board games and DVDs. As children get older many of them also like to display their collections of things. This is where open shelving comes in really handy.

If on the other hand, you prefer out of sight, out of mind storage when the kids aren't actively using their playroom you may wish to consider armoires or storage cupboards to keep everything behind closed doors. It's all a matter preference and what type of playroom you wish to create for your children.

Either way if you opt for open or closed storage you will want to make sure that any shelving units, storage cupboards or armoires are secured to the wall with toggle bolts and brackets.

Following are some creative ways to add a little fun to a functional child playroom space.

*In the craft area paint the chairs in different colors.

*Create a cushion floor using large multi-colored rubber puzzle pieces.

*Use a bulletin board for displaying artwork and posting special activity reminders.

*Turn baby wipe containers into great storage boxes for small craft supplies.

*For a great storage unit paint an old table and cover the sides with fabric to hide roll out storage containers of craft supplies.

*Revitalize old metal shelves with a little spray paint.

*Purchase unfinished shelves and paint them to match the room.

*To protect little fingers and bruises from hard edges consider padding your child's toy box with quilt batting and fabric that matches the rooms décor.

*Create handy little cubbies by installing a few wooden shelving boxes here and there.

*Since kids love to play in enclosures consider purchasing a lightweight nylon tent, or making one yourself in a fabric that co-ordinates with the room. Another great idea would be to add some nylon crawl though tubes and cardboard house than can by decorated by your kids using paints or markets. Catalogues and magazines are a great source for ideas that you can adapt and craft yourself.

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Staying Sane in a Small Space - How to Keep Yourself Organized When You Don't Have Much Room

So you live in a small apartment or house, and space is at a premium. Maybe you've recently downsized the location, but not your possessions. You have too much stuff, and you can't find a place for everything. It looks cluttered and you are tired of it. Is there a solution for getting organized in a small space, but still having an attractive home? Of course there is!

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The trend towards streamlining and paring down is becoming more and more prevalent in today's housing market - both out of necessity, and preference in many cases. People are enjoying a simpler, less-cluttered lifestyle and want to reflect that in their homes, as well. But many families and individuals come with a lot of "stuff" - possessions that they've had for years, things they've inherited or accumulated, or spoils from a shopping war. Lots of stuff is following them into the smaller space, and there's no place for it.

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Before you can organize and attractively display the things you need and love, you must pare it down to a manageable size. Let's say you have recently moved from a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home, into a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home. Your kids are now married and gone, and you just don't need that much space anymore. And yet -- every closet in the house is full, there's furniture in every square inch, and you have no idea how to fit all of that into your new, smaller place. Obviously, you will have to get rid of some stuff, unless you enjoy climbing over mountains and valleys to get to the door! You don't, or you wouldn't be here reading this.

This is a great time to PURGE. If you have clothing that you haven't worn in 6 months - donate. Those shelves and boxes of books that you've already read and have no intention of reading again - move 'em out. The cowboy bunk-bed that your 22 year-old son slept in as a kid - yard sale. You get the idea. There isn't going to be room for you to keep everything, and if you don't wear it, read it, or love it, you don't NEED it. You have a lot of options available - yard sales, charity donations, websites that pick up donated items, online stores, recycling. The hardest part of getting rid of things isn't logistical - it's emotional. Really examine your life - the reason you are in a smaller space, the things that bring joy to your life and the things that stress you out. Having more stuff than you can handle really is a burden every time you look at the clutter. So begin this new step in your life by purging.

Once you're down to a manageable amount of possessions - it's time to get it organized, and keep it organized. Let's use the bathroom as an example. Your old bathroom had a nice long counter, with 3 drawers, and a medicine cabinet on the wall. Your new bathroom? A sink, toilet and shower. No drawers, a tiny counter, and no medicine cabinet. Now what do you do? Take inventory. Your bathroom should be a room that immediately says "clean and serene" when you walk in. Keeping clutter down in this small space will be mandatory to evoking those feelings. Only have what you need in here. The shampoos and soaps should be in the shower/tub area. If there's no shelf in there, you can get an inexpensive one that hangs over the shower head or attaches to the shower wall. So what else is a must-have in the bathroom? Obviously, your toiletries. If there's no counter space, and no drawers or cabinets under the sink, try using a hanging shoe bag. This can be hung on the back of the door, and most of them have 12-16 pockets. Keep your toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, cotton balls, hairbrush, etc. in these items. Because they're behind the door, they are basically out of sight, and will keep your bathroom looking fresh. For other items that you may need to keep handy, get a small wicker basket and place it on the floor beside your toilet - after all, running out of toilet paper is no fun - keep it close by.

The kitchen is another area that can cause you major headaches with space. If you've been used to having all the counter and cabinet space you need, and find yourself with much less than you're used to, you know the first step is to purge. This may not be as easy as it was with the clothes and books, and you may end up having to store some really nice things (like your Grandmother's china or your Cuisinart tools) with family or friends temporarily. But for the day-to-day kitchen operations, once you've purged, you need to get creative with organizing options. Here are a few:

If cabinets are at a premium, make sure you are stacking things in the most efficient way possible. Biggest and least-used items on the bottom of the stack and on the highest shelf. Keep things as close to the area you use them as possible - glasses near the fridge, plates near the stove, etc. Don't forget that your fridge can be a storage area too! Many people have more space in the fridge that they aren't using, and you can keep things like flour, sugar, baking supplies, spices, etc. in there, and free up some cabinet space. Displaying cute knick-knacks is a space killer. Save them for that designer kitchen in your future dream house! Only keep out what you need and use daily. Hang things - pots, pans, baskets for potatoes and onions. When you can't go horizontal, go up!

Once you've found a space for everything, and pared down to only the essentials, keep it organized. Spending just 5 minutes a day to tidy up your kitchen, bathroom, or office will not only keep your stress level down, it will help that small space look and feel fresh and you will keep your sanity!

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Organize Your Play Room With Storage Containers

One of the best ways to ensure those expensive toys get played with and not forgotten is to keep them in plain sight. But that presents its own problems with dust and general disorganization, not to mention keeping all the little pieces together and out of the dog's stomach.

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I like the clean lines and symmetrical look a row of storage containers provide when stacked on a wall of shelving. After selecting several clear containers with lids, I set out to fill the boxes with complete sets or like items that are often played with together.

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It's a good idea to use one container for craft items like crayons, markers, scissors and hole punches. Another, wider box might be suitable for the paper items like construction paper, stencils, and tissue paper. The paper will stay flat and crease-free.

We also have a large assortment of toy cars and motorcycles. Each of my sons seem to have their favorites, so I let them pitch in and set up their own storage container with their own fleet of wheels.

Systematically work your way through to the Legos (consider a small container for each themed set, or one for each color), the Army guys, and down to the do-dads. You know, those odd bits of randomness that are neither real toy or trinket, but may provide some MacGuyver-like use at a later date.

Arrange all of those storage containers on low shelves that can be reached by your children. If you chose the clear plastic variety, then the stored items may be seen from the outside (which will help the little guys) while remaining organized and streamlined (which will help you and the state of affairs in your play room). Each storage container has a multitude of uses so even after the kids grow up you'll still have a use for them.

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Laundry Room Shelving Types - Eliminate Disaster by Choosing Appropriate Shelves

When you don't use proper laundry room organizers, your laundry room will become a total disaster. To avoid this, you have to find appropriate storage area for each item in your laundry space. You need a place to store clothes, washing detergents, iron boards and other washing accessories. Many laundry room shelving products are now available using which you can easily organize your laundry space. You should practice the habit of using appropriate shelves for storing stuff so that you can keep your utility room completely organized.

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Ironing station is now most commonly used in many laundry rooms as it has an ironing board, clothes hanger and shelving system for storing clothes. You can choose ironing stations in different colors. They are compact and extremely functional.

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Corner laundry shelves provide good value for the money you pay. In most of the homes, corners are usually unused for finding fitting proper furniture is difficult. You can make the corners of your room functional by installing shelves at the corners. These shelving are useful for storing supplies as well as piles of clothes.

Free standing laundry shelves are useful in all kinds of laundry spaces. Certain shelves have wheels so that they can be moved to any part of the room. You can find multiple storage shelves in a single unit that stands on the floor.

Wall mounted shelving is ideal for small rooms that need extra space. Laundry supplies can be stored above the washing machine and dryer. Drying racks and hanging racks are commonly available wall mounted shelves. Wired wall mountable shelves can be used to store laundry clothes before and after washing.

Before shopping for shelves for laundry room organization, measure the size of the room and determine what kind of storage shelves you need depending on the room space available.

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Types of Double Beds

Double beds are the standard-size mattresses in many countries. This size was originally made to fit in two average-sized adults, hence, the name. However, it only measures 54 inches x 75 inches, which is just 15 inches wider than a single or a twin bed. These days, a double is normally bought for a bedroom that's meant for a single adult. It is also known as a full-size bed in some countries.

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However you call it - double or full - this size can be found in various types in furniture stores. Bunk, captain's, four-poster, and canopy beds are just some of the forms in which you'll find double beds for sale in the market.

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Most bunk beds are used for children's rooms, camps, dormitories, prison cells, ship cabins, and many other places where space needs to be maximized. Its basic design is composed of two bed frames, with one frame stacked on top of another. Especially those made for kids, bunks usually have a ladder on the side to get to the top, which is surrounded by a railing. The most common model is one that has two twin-size mattresses. But in some homes with older kids, more members, or less space, they prefer bunks constructed with a double mattress at the bottom and a single on top.

Another design for a full-size mattress is a captain's bed, even though it's more commonly used for single mattresses. Captain's beds are also space-savers, like bunks. Their features include built-in cabinets, bookshelves, and other storage facilities. They're called captain's beds, because they were originally used in ship captains' cabins so that the captain can have ample storage space for his belongings even with the limited space he has in his ship. Since they're made with instant organizers and maximize a small area, they are also popular furniture for kids' bedrooms.

You'll also find double beds for sale in many shops as four-poster and canopy beds. These similar types of designs are definitely for those who opt for furniture that's more decorative than functional. A four-poster is composed of a sturdy frame with four pillars, one in each corner, that support a rectangular top frame. A canopy type is basically a four-poster with rich or decorative fabric that's draped over the upper frame to create the "canopy." Traditionally, four-poster and canopy frames were made with solid wood; however, these days, materials like aluminum and brass are also used to make them.

Double beds may be called standard by many, but that doesn't mean that they'll also look standard or void of any interesting design. You'll be surprised that, aside from the ones mentioned here, you'll still find other unique designs of full-size mattresses, from the traditional European to the modern minimalist.

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Top Three Closet Organizing Tips

No one likes the idea of tackling a messy closet. Yet, sooner or later, it will have to be done. If you are ready to dive in and finally get your closet under control, keep these three closet organizing tips in mind so you can achieve the best results.

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Create Piles

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The first of the three closet organizing tips is to divide everything inside your closet into five piles: giveaway, storage, projects, trash, and closet. The giveaway items are those that you will be donating to charity or giving to a friend, so they should still be in good shape. Storage items are those you won't be needing for a while but still want to hang onto, such as clothes for special occasions. The projects pile should consist of those items that are in need of repair while the trash pile is made of those that cannot be repaired. Finally, the closet pile is made of the items you will be putting back into the closet.

Categorize Your Items

Once you have established which items will go back into the closet, the second of these organizing tips is to categorize the items according to their function. For example, you might have a casual section, a special occasion section, a career section, and a sportswear section. Then, divide these sections into categories such as pants, blouses, skirts, and jackets. Finally, group these categories by color.

Utilize Organizers

The last of the closet organizing tips you should follow is really quite simple: purchase and use pre-manufactured closet organizers. Wall hooks, over-the-door organizers, and multi-level rods can go a long way toward getting you better organized, particularly if you have a limited amount of space. Before you know it, you will actually enjoy opening your closet door rather than dreading it!

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