House Extension Ideas: 7 Tips for Making a Kid's Room

 Kids these days love to have their own spaces. So, this can be the time for you to consider house extensions. You can make a playroom for your kids. However, a kid's zone has to be different from the other rooms of your house. It should be a place where your kids feel free and enjoy spending their time.

So, in this write-up, we will talk about the various ideas for making a perfect play zone for your kids.

 

Things to Keep in Mind to Make a Playroom for your Kids 

Making room for the kids is difficult as they are fussy. So, you have to be careful when planning house extensions for your kids. A kid's room is more than just having toys and fancy things all around.

So, let's look at the tips for making a playroom for your kids. 

Focus on Colours 

Kids love bright, colourful things. Focus on the colours when extending your house. The new house extension is an open canvas for you to incorporate your ideas. You can add colourful hues different from the rest of the house. It is not only about painting the indoors; you can include colours in toys, furnishings and lighting. 

Use Wallpapers and other Decoratives

You can decorate the extensions with colourful and patterned wallpapers. Wallpapers come in a variety of patterns. You can also take suggestions from your child when choosing the wallpaper. However, this is preferable for your older kids. If your kid is small, they will enjoy painting on the walls. You can go with scrubbable wallpapers.

For accessories, you can choose beautiful rags, hangings, and toys to add colour to the extension.

 

Choose Furnishings Wisely

When building an extension for your kids, choose the furniture carefully. Choose sturdier furniture to ensure that they do not break or damage easily. If you are planning to keep a bed, do not go for small beds. Kids grow up fast and might not fit in bed after a few years. In the case of siblings, you can choose beds with lofts. A full-size bed is also a good choice, as your kids will be able to use it comfortably in their teenage years. 

Have Enough Storage 

Kids will have lots of things to stock. So, the house extensions should include plenty of storage options for their toys, crafts, homework, etc. Ottomans or trunks are great for stacking toys. You can also go with cupboards and shelves for a more organised look. So, ask your local builder to add plenty of storage options when building the extension. If you do not have a particular plan in mind, a reliable builder can always suggest ideas.

Create a Magnetic Wall

A magnetic wall is a great addition to feature artworks or paintings. You can create a wall with a magnetic board for hanging crafts, paintings and so on. Kids can also use the walls for sticking reminders or to-do lists. These walls also help you create an entire play zone surrounding it. You can decorate the floor with toys and cushions.

Go with Pop-out Desks or Floating Tables

If you are planning a small house extension, this is for you. You can go for multi-purpose furniture like beds with pop-out desks. A mid-size floating table attached to a decorated wall is also good. These are good additions for teenage kids. The kids can use the pop-out desks and tables for homework or practice art and craft. 

Utilise the Walls 

If you want to keep the extension small, use the walls wisely. You can use wall storage to prevent items from cluttering the floor. Adding separate storage like cupboards in small extensions occupies the entire floor. It can make the room clumsy and feel suffocating. So, you can ask the local builder to build the extension in a way that you have enough floor space. Pick a wall or a section of it to make floating racks or cube shelves to store books and toys. 

 
Conclusion

New builds or extensions for kids are an interesting idea. Having their own space gives the kids a sense of belonging. You can refer to the ideas mentioned above and make a great room for your kids. 

If you are from Wrexham, go for builders who have the exercise in making kid's rooms. A reliable house extension builder can also help you with a home office extension or kitchen installation.