Fun Products to Bring Creative Playroom Ideas to Life

Joseph Kelley said:  If the kids can't write and decorate the walls in the playroom, where can they? This all-in-one paint will turn any wall into a chalkboard that is also magnetic. Non-toxic and child safe. Made in the USA.

Teach your kids about geography in a fun and subtle way with this beautiful, creative wall mural of a map. The colorful illustrations bring the globe to life and the large scale helps kids visualize the world they live in, big landmarks in different countries, and names of oceans and continents.

Lisa R said:  This is for the true DIY enthusiast, but the results are well worth it. If dreaming up cool playroom ideas is your thing, google "kura bed hack" for an endless list of ways to transform the IKEA KURA bed into the playroom accessory of your (child's) dreams. Slides, climbing walls, secret compartments: it's all been done. It's great for play and sleepovers too.

If DIY isn't your thing, you can find ready-made accessories straight from Ikea or independent sellers on Etsy.

Kelly R. said:  If space and budget allow, check out the indoor playroom ideas from Cedarworks. These modular playsets can be customized large or small for any space, and any age. The wooden sets are beautiful, safe, strong, and splinter-free.

Cedarworks also offers a playroom collection with indoor playhouses, see saws, slides, rockers, and more.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  When my boys were younger, our train table was the highlight of their playroom. One of the best things about the table is it keeps all the tracks and accessories off your floor and higher up at the kids' eye level. This train table comes with 120 colorful pieces that are also compatible with Thomas & Friends and Brio wooden train sets. Here's an extra tip: as your kids get older you can convert the table into a LEGO table. There are lots of how-to videos available online about how to make one!

Shila said:  For home decor, check out these faux rabbit fur rugs because they are SO soft! I have 3 in my house: 2 as walk-in closet runners (so plush on bare feet!) and 1 runner in my child's book nook area (under a staircase). It's so comfortable to lay on!

There are different price ranges and stores that offer this design style. I bought on Overstock and Amazon. If you were to feature this rug in a main living area, I'd recommend an in-person purchase to verify the quality isn't too slippery or door mat like.

Joseph Kelley said:  These colorful rock climbing holds are a great way to keep the kids active, without using a lot of space. Consider an easier and more difficult section that also allows the kids to climb across.

Erin P. said:  This fun teepee is a great place to stimulate young imaginations and also a fun spot for a cozy story time. You can also add a floor cushion to up the cozy factor.

Erin P. said:  This hopscotch rug could provide a colorful addition to your playroom as well as a fun option for burning some energy indoors!

Molly Weber said:  My daughter has recently discovered how much fun it is to jump on the couch cushions. In an effort to corral her to a safer jumping zone, I purchased this mini trampoline with a handle bar. She LOVES it. I don't even understand how she has a drop of energy left in her after spending an hour going back and forth to jump on it between playing with other toys. It was easy to set up and also has a higher weight capacity than other trampolines I looked at.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  This fun rug for your playroom will give the kids a whole city to zoom their toy cars around. It's big enough that a few kids can play at once and it's a great way to encourage imaginative play.

Erin P. said:  This easel is such a hit in our house! It has a chalkboard on one side and a dry erase board on the other side. It also has a paper roll holder for painting. My four-year old especially loves painting with it! The family portrait that he painted the other day in which the baby floats like a giant marshmallow over the rest of us brought smiles to all of our faces. :)

Gina I. said:  This adorable kitchen is the perfect playroom idea for your little aspiring chef! It features knobs that turn, a farmhouse sink, stove, refrigerator, and more. Best of all, the sink is watertight, just in case your little one decides to wash dishes.

Joseph Kelley said:  Inspire creativity and encourage your kids to be comfortable putting on a show. This wooden puppet theater has been designed with a sturdy, non-tip base and plenty of room inside for a puppeteer or two! As an alternative to this puppet theater, consider building in a puppet theater window into a closet in the play room. The closet can double as a semi-private play space for your kids, and is sure to be one of their favorite areas in the play room.

Jacki Quinones said:  love love love this rug! it's reversible, functional and stylish! One side is a stylish print similar to an normal area rug, the reverse side is a fun mat for the kids. The material is wipeable yet cushiony and comfortable.

Joseph Kelley said:  Available in a variety of colors, safety rated to 600 lb, and 39" in diameter, this swing is sure to entertain everyone, including the adults. Mount these swing hangers with heavy duty lag screws to the ceiling joists.

Joseph Kelley said:  No play room is complete without fun, comfortable seating. These chairs are great for kids and adults and are modular and flexible for any space.

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Looking for a unique touch to your play room? You've got to check these fun, colorful and elegant floor pillows! Perfect for sitting on the floor, they also encourage imaginative play and most of all they are so comfortable!! They are sure to be a hit with your kids and even make a great gift. The pillows vary in size and are suitable for quiet time and reading or fun playing!

Beth Wood said:  A cozy spot that's just their own! This swing with inflatable seat easily hangs from the ceiling and makes a great spot for reading, listening to music or just chilling out. It holds up to 100 lbs.

Jaclyn Keifer said:  The little climber/Pikler triangle is a beautiful open-ended toy to promote self confidence, gross motor skills, balance control, muscle growth, and expand creativity. Our children are 18m and 5YO and love climbing around on this. Accessories: rock climbing wall and slide.

Joseph Kelley said:  If you live in a cold weather climate or the kids seem to get stir-crazy on a rainy day when they can't get outside, rubber flooring is a great option to keep the kids riding and running around inside. Durable enough for a weight room, but available in a variety of flecked colors to match any playful decor.

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Want to display photos and artwork, but not much empty space on the walls anymore? These bulletin bars are compact and very handy, and you can personalize the design according to space! What I like about them most is how easily they are mounted with the included adhesive.

Kelly R. said:  Here's a creative way to display and save your kids' artwork. This frame's hinged front allows your child to easily rotate out the art as he or she pleases, and up to 50 backups can be stored within the frame.

Joseph Kelley said:  A set of whimsical wall hooks is perfect for a costume and changing corner which will spur your child's imagination for dress-up time. Don't be surprised if you get pulled into this activity!

Jaclyn Keifer said:  Our family hesitated on the Nugget for nearly a year but we finally took the plunge and it’s been used daily for three weeks. Not sure if the nugget is right for you? Google ‘nugget builds’ and see what others have created with this thing! It’s a blast for the kids and parents. My son LOVES when I surprise him with a new creation and I love seeing his creative mind at work as he tries his own ideas. Highly recommend for a wide age variety- even our 14 YO will sneak in and play with it!

Joseph Kelley said:  A slide is really bringing the playground inside. Not all playrooms are conducive to a slide, but if you have room for a raised platform, then a slide might be the perfect addition.

Erin P. said:  This fun house funny face mirror encourages singing, dancing and all manner of silly behavior!

Kristy Pepping said:  Reading is great for kids of all ages, but bookshelves can be hard for little kids to reach their books. This shelf is low to the ground and colorful! It makes organizing and selecting books easy and fun!

Amy S. said:  These are the ultimate tools for fort building, as the sturdy clips easily fasten blankets onto furniture. My toddlers have found myriad other imaginative ways to play with them, including using them as “grabbers,” crab claws, and pretend wrenches. They’re great for improving hand strength as well!

Katie G. said:  Add a giant ruler to the wall of your playroom and watch them grow. Moms and dads can mark the growth of their child on the ruler and kids will have fun measuring up to the ruler to see how much they've grown.

Erynn said:  This fort kit lets kids explore building and construction--without putting your dining room chairs at risk! The kit includes stick pieces and connectors, so all you need is some sheets or blankets to drape over the top. Then prepare for endless imaginative play!

christadiserio said:  When you walk into an indoor play area, what's the first thing the kids do? Often times jump into a ball pit! This is the perfect creative playroom idea, specifically for babies and toddlers. Older siblings will enjoy this as well. The added bonus is that this ball pit not only keeps your kids entertained - it keeps them contained. Note: plastic balls are not included and must be purchased separately.

Erin P. said:  How fun is this soccer rug for the little kicker in your family?

Gina I. said:  This sturdy art table with built-in paper roll is sure to bring out the artist in anyone! It features bench seating and plastic cups, perfect for fast cleanup of crayons, pencils or paintbrushes.

Kelly R. said:  These metal stools are incredibly durable and versatile, and a lot more attractive than most toddler chair options. Kids can carry them around to use at craft or coffee tables, or even use them as a playing surface. My set gets heavy use even as my kids are growing. Choose from a variety of nice colors to match your home's decor.

Kelly R. said:  These colorful storage boxes from Crate&kids come in a variety of sizes and fit well in popular cube shelving systems. They have held up really well over the years for my family. They're clear so that kids can easily view the contents, stack together nicely, and have lids that rest on top instead of snapping, so even younger toddlers can easily open and close them.

Kristy Pepping said:  No time to head to the park for a game of basketball? You can play right indoors in your playroom with this smaller-scale basketball net that goes over a door.

Kelly R. said:  I love choosing items that will grow with my kids, and this coloring table from Elfa will see us through many years. Composed of a large and sturdy desktop with ample drawer storage, you can feed a paper roll across the top for drawing. We use ours as the central table in our playroom, so it also acts as a play surface. The table can be reconfigured into a full size desk (with the purchase of additional components) once your child is ready to move on.

Alexandra F. said:  This ball pit and tunnel combo is a big hit with my 1 and 3 year olds, and keeps them both entertained for many minutes at a time, several times throughout the day - which at their ages is really saying something! I especially appreciate that it folds up easily, so it doesn't take up a lot of space when they're not actively playing with it. We got one set of these plastic balls to fill the pit, though I am considering a second set since they love them so much!

Alexandra F. said:  I can't speak highly enough of these tumbling mats, which have gotten many years of rough and tumble use at our house (including being stored in a covered outdoor area), and are still in excellent shape. They are pricey, but if your kids love to do gymnastics or tumbling of any kind, they can be an excellent investment. We got them years ago when our elementary schoolers were doing gymnastics, but our toddler and preschooler still use them daily for their random climbing and jumping games. We also got a Tumbl Trak cheese mat, which we love.