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Kids Room Ideas: Creating a Place for Art in the Playroom
I’ve been creating a playroom for our first grandchild who’s due any day now. I’ve devoted a large section of the room to art and hope to have many hours of fun creating with her there. I started with an unfinished child-sized picnic table which I painted with the colors I pulled from the fabric I’m using in the room. The table isn’t quite finished yet, I plan to stencil pattern onto it and then sand it lightly all over for a distressed look, but I’m getting there.
Under the table I’ve placed a fantastic Owl Splat Mat ($19.95) by Bumkins. It just happens to have many of the same colors as the Petite Collage Organic Woodland Parade the fabric I’m using and it fits into the woodland theme beautifully.
It’s wipeable and washable and it folds up into a small little bundle should I want to use it as a table cover, picnic blanket, or to catch spills under her highchair. It’s generously sized and will protect the carpet I’ll be adding soon as well as the laminate floor underneath from our crafty spills.
It has a coordinating Owl Art Smock ($16.95) which I’ve hung on the wall to the right of the table on a fun red iron hook so it’s always on hand. The long-sleeved waterproof smock is available in a wide variety of patterns and even an adorable Dr. Seuss-themed print.
I used a set of Bumkins 3-Piece Clear Travel Bags ($12.95) with the same owl print (though others are available) to store art supplies. It keeps them neat and tidy and allows me to toss them into the diaper bag in case we decide to take our art outside. The see-through sytle means not having to dig to find what I’m looking for. They’re made from spot-clean only fabric that’s BPA-, PVC- vinyl-, phthalate, and lead-free! The fabric is odor resistant and they’re tSA-compliant if we decide to use them for their intended purpose. The large bag is generoulsy sized at 9.5″ x 8.5″, the medium is 9″ x 7″, and the small is 9″ x 5″.
The shelving, trays, tins, flowers, and hooks are from Ikea, the artwork is Petite Collage, the Woodland Animal Garland, cork bulletin board, and the round lined basket are available from Amazon.com. I plan to stencil the basket (it’s a set of three) to add a little more color. The flipping tabletop art easle will get a makeover soon – I’m sanding it down and painting it with the same paint from the table, and I’ll be adding a variety of art supplies in the near future.
I’ve still got a lot of work to do – I’m painting a mural on the walls, stenciling the corkboard, and I haven’t even started sewing yet, but I’m sure it’ll be months before we can drag this new little peanut away from her parents to come for a visit. But when’s she’s ready, her playroom will be too!
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What do you think of my kids room ideas for an art station?
I really would like to encourage my children to make more art, so this is a really neat idea.
Great space! I need you to make one of those for ME! I think a need my own creativity spot right now. 🙂
What a cute idea. My girls love owls and art. This is so creative.
I love this idea! Many parents should make a space for creativity for a child to explore their artistic side.
I need to do this for my son. He loves art, thanks for the idea!
This is a fantastic idea to create an art space for your kids. We always had a craft room when the kids were little. It is important for them too be creative.
Our son is an amazing artist. Keeping all of his artwork organized and presentable is such a challenge.
I love the owl pattern on that splat mat. Perfect for young kiddos that make a huge mess for the smallest of crafts!
This is a fantastic work of art. The owls are adorable and the colors, décor, and theme is sensational. Can you tell I’m enthused and love it? What a work of love for the upcoming grandchild.
A fun and workable art area. I love the look of this. Awesome!
What a great idea! My kids love to make art and we opened a sort of “gallery” in our office and in the kids playroom to showcase it all. I like to refresh it every few months – like it’s a new exhibit!
I seriously love the owls. That mat is such a good idea! It’s all coming together so well!
That is such a cool little art area! I love the mat, I love the easel. I love ALL of it.
Thanks so much!
We just had our kitchen redone and now we actually have a SPOT for art! We had that exact owl bib when Red was a baby!
Definately important to have a dedicated spot that’s always ready!
Love this! Owls are my favorite kid decor… I feel it can work well for various age groups.
That is the most adorable room ever! I love those owls on the floor covering. So cute!
Ah, thank you!
I love the idea of an art station in the kids room! What a great way to encourage creativity. The little owl patterns are super cute.
That is the cutest kids room ever. I love how colorful it is.