reading room. Get The Most Out Of Your Spare Room

Design & Style How To Guides Get The Most Out Of Your Spare Room

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10/06/2008

There's nothing like a day-glo scatter of plastic toys or lolling teenagers to ruin the muted chic of your sitting room, so why not give the kids their own den? 'If you have the space available, this is a really popular option,' says Chris Brown of the NAEA.

play room. How To Get The Most Out Of Your Spare Room

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The Playroom Must Haves

  • If your children are young, you'll probably want them to be nearby - in most homes this means adjacent to the kitchen or living room, while upstairs rooms are better suited to older children.
  • Incorporate lots of shelving. The highest shelves - too high for young kids to reach - are ideal for storing bed linen. For safety reasons, attach any floor-standing shelves to the wall.
  • Add a sofa bed and a curtain across the shelving to hide the chaos, and you'll have a smart guest room.
  • Use a pale blue or green to help keep the kids calm(ish), or if you want them to be stimulated, try a bright shade, such as red. Avoid cartoon character theming if you'll be using it as a guest room.

Choose cheap shelves as they'll be subjected to a lifetime of hard knocks - we love Ikea's range of designs.

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  1. Lighting a mirror properly is a good tip, and something that many people forget. Thanks for highlighting it!
    Posted by Bedroom furniture on 09/09/2009 09:59:11
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