Ideas on how to turn a basement into a little place for kids?
Q. I was thinking on creating different spaces for them. A kitchen/dining room, living room, office, and possibly a bedroom area. I was thinking of dividing the "rooms" with king size sheets, hung in a neat manner. Our basement isn't finished or anything (drywall/paint, etc) but is in good enough shape to have a little fun with it. I don't know if I am allowed to paint or put anything on the floor (except carpet...not tacked down) And ideas, thoughts, tips? It doesn't have to be perfect....my little ones are just happy to have a place to play. Budget is small~creativity is limitless. THANKS!
A. A table or old desk for a craft area. Then hang baskets or an old shoe organizer to put craft materials in:glue, paint, brushes, crayons, markers, scissors, glitter, stickers,etc.
Old file cabinet painted a funky color to hold materails like paper and finished projects. you can also hang a clothes line for them to clip paintings on to dry and to display finished works of art!
Maybe in one area, you could put a bunch of thick blankets and floor pillows down for a cozy pallet/nest to nap on.
Not sure how old your kids are or if they are boys/girls, but you could have an area with books, and puzzles, another make believe area with dress up stuff and "props" (umbrella, old high heels, old halloween wigs, feather boa, purses)... I loved to play "kitchen" when I was littel. If they have a play kitchen then when you run out of food, save the boxes/jars/containers for them to play "kitchen" with. Any old plastic dishes you don't use anymore... or if they don't have a kitchen, 2 chairs and table will work! A big box or set of shelves can hold the "food".
Lots of mirrors since I doubt the basement has many windows...Let the kids create the art and frame it in an old frame and decorate with those! You can even create with them and hang your work on the wall too!
Old file cabinet painted a funky color to hold materails like paper and finished projects. you can also hang a clothes line for them to clip paintings on to dry and to display finished works of art!
Maybe in one area, you could put a bunch of thick blankets and floor pillows down for a cozy pallet/nest to nap on.
Not sure how old your kids are or if they are boys/girls, but you could have an area with books, and puzzles, another make believe area with dress up stuff and "props" (umbrella, old high heels, old halloween wigs, feather boa, purses)... I loved to play "kitchen" when I was littel. If they have a play kitchen then when you run out of food, save the boxes/jars/containers for them to play "kitchen" with. Any old plastic dishes you don't use anymore... or if they don't have a kitchen, 2 chairs and table will work! A big box or set of shelves can hold the "food".
Lots of mirrors since I doubt the basement has many windows...Let the kids create the art and frame it in an old frame and decorate with those! You can even create with them and hang your work on the wall too!
How to split up the rooms between 4 kids?
Q. 4 bedrooms
-1 for parents
How to divide up the remaining 3 rooms between 19 yo boy, 14 yo girl, 5 yo girl, and baby girl
When they get older should we change up the situation?
Also we have an unfinished basement but no one really wants to live there but maybe storage? What could we do for that
Thanks
-1 for parents
How to divide up the remaining 3 rooms between 19 yo boy, 14 yo girl, 5 yo girl, and baby girl
When they get older should we change up the situation?
Also we have an unfinished basement but no one really wants to live there but maybe storage? What could we do for that
Thanks
A. I would say the baby should be in your room just because you are probably going to have to check on her a lot and don't want to wake the 5 year old constantly. Then everyone else gets their own room. Maybe the 5 year old can share when the baby turns 2 or so for a couple of years. Presumably the 19 year old will be moving out in a couple of years and then everyone gets their own room.
Any ideas for 2 girls and boy sharing 1 bedroom?
Q. We have a 4 year old girl, 2 year old boy and 11 month old girl. Pictures would be great to get some ideas!
A. Crib for the 11 month old, bunk beds for the 4 and 2 year old. 2 year old gets the bottom bed. Paint the room a gender neutral color, like yellow or a creme color. One side is for the girls to keep their things and the other is for the boy. Get separate trunks for their toys and let them help decorate too. Separate closets if available, if not, divide it equally, one side for each. Make sure there are no heavy items that can fall on the children. Bolt them down if necessary. Install child safety locks on drawers and doors if necessary. Kids are curious and will inevitably get into trouble at some point. Good luck.
how can you make a shared space separate?
Q. We have a 7 year old daughter and are now looking to finally have another child. Our concern is that we live in a 2 bedroom house. We have no intention of moving as this is not an option for us at this time. I have no issues allowing both children to stay in the same room, but I need some guidance as to how to make this space special for both. The room is only a 10x10 space.
A. Screens are the best...you can buy some really nice ones or use good old fashioned narrow louvre doors hinged 2gether...painted a nice bright colour. I used them to divide a room for an office...works well. If the kids don't mind seeing each other you could suspend door beads from the roof...pretty ones with butterflies or something...Good for BIG kids like me too!..or something more solid just a 3/4 panel enough to give them privacy where they sleep...and share the rest of the room...hope this helps :)
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