My boys are at an age where they don’t really play with many toys. Their playroom went from being a pseudo-toy store to a hangout spot with their friends.
I wanted to revamp the room, taking out some of the unused “clutter” and create a cool and comfortable place to chill out after school and on weekends.
I wanted the boys to have a say in the new design (of course with me having the final say).
Color Change
The walls most definitely needed a color change, so I headed over to The Home Depot and picked out a bunch of swatches for the boys to choose from. We chose a muted blue, which went well with the neutral carpeting.
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Furnishings
I was super excited to find out that The Home Depot, the nation’s #1 and most trusted home improvement retailer expanded their assortment into the home decor business online!
Shopping from the comfort of home (and not having to bring the boys to a store where they would complain 99% of the time) is right up my alley!
You can even shop by room, style, and color!
Seating
There could be as many as 6 kids in that room at one time (if not more), so I knew I needed to look for a sectional. I especially liked this 3-Piece Brown Tufted Seat PU Leather Sectional with Ottoman which provides the perfect experience we need. Ideal for medium to large living rooms it also includes an easy to use ottoman that offers convenient storage and seating space – and most importantly ease of cleaning!
Or this all-purpose cozy Black Left Chaise Sectional…I love that both options have an ottoman. That equates to extra seating, an extra table, chic design and/or storage!
Entertainment Unit
We are keeping the TV we have, but I’d like to find something fun and modern to frame the Television. Here is one I especially like, the City Life 50-Disk Capacity Wall Mounted Media Console in Black Oak finish will open up your living room space and give it a superb airy look.
It features 4-open storage spaces including 2-adjustable shelves that can support up to 10 lbs. and 2-lateral open spaces on each side for CDs, DVDs and Video games
I’ve been meaning to hang the TV on the wall, so this is perfect!
Extra Seating
You can never have enough seating, so I think I am going to grab two of these Belinda Teal Accent Poufs in teal! This perfect pouf will effortlessly radiate natural charm in your room. Handmade in India, the sleek styling and smooth coloring allow this perfect piece to emanate subtle sophistication.
Storage
Even though they don’t have a boatload of little toys, there are books, board games, and arts and craft items that need a home. I have a huge window along one wall, so I like this bench with storage beneath it. (Extra seating – you know I love that!)
With 4 wicker baskets and 4 drawers, the Oxford Bench provides additional storage as well as extra comfortable cushioned seating.
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This is what Home Improvement looks like now!
What rooms will you be sprucing up and what are you going to buy from The Home Depot?
PBJ Happy dogs says
Some really great ideas we will be using when we update our “playroom’. Home depot seems to be the place to go.
Czjai Reyes-Ocampo says
Who would have thought that this room was once a playroom? You did an amazing makeover job! 🙂
Steph Social says
Love all the seating and the bench with storage is a great space saver! My little one is 4 and there are toys everywhere but I could totally use some of these ideas and she would love to help me in the process:) super fun! I bet your boys so much appreciate their cool zone!
Linda Voltaire says
Wow looks gorgeous! What a great transformation. Love the storage and extra seating. No one can see it ones was a playroom!
Laura G says
Those are amazing ideas! We had such a hard time furnishing the kids’ playroom. I love that sofa piece!
Wander Women Abroad says
Yes this is great! Finding furniture safe enough for the kids has been so difficult. Im glad i came across this post. Cushions and rounded curves are key
Wander Women Abroad says
Yes this post is perfect! It has been difficult to find the proper furniture that is friendly to our little ones. So i stumbled across this post at the perfect time
Jenny MacKenzie says
Gosh these are really great ideas! Love the style and aesthetic. Great post, thank you!
Jenny MacKenzie says
Great ideas! Love the style and love the aesthetic. Well done!
Stacie says
I’m a huge fan of changing the walls. Paint is the cheapest way to change the look of a room, and it can also make the most impact sometimes.
Amber Myers says
Gorgeous! I love these ideas. I wish we had room for a playroom, but we never did.
Tara Pittman says
My boys are no longer into toys so this would be smart. Their playroom became my office.
Natalia says
I just love these playroom makeover ideas … they are very stylish, yet cozy. I’d love to get some of these poufs for sure! 🙂
Kenzie says
These are all such great ideas! I’ll have to share with my friends who are moms!
Jessica Joachim says
I did a play room on our porch and it was the best thing ever! It does need a makeover though so I am totally going to take your tips and make use of them
Ashli Ferguson says
This is awesome and looks great! I am going to have to send this to my BFF!
Blair says
We are about to paint a couple of rooms in our house. There was a lot of paint swatches and discussions about colours. We are now ready to go. This was a great review on planing room renovation and decor.
Elizabeth Keene says
Oh wow!! its a complete 180!! I love this!!I’m planning on redoing a few rooms as well, and this gave me some great ideas.
Shannon says
I’m totally borrowing some of these ideas… or two or three, lol. We’re currently revamping our home decor as well!
Adriana says
I totally agree! Switching up wall colors can really make a difference.
twinspirational says
You did such a great job on the playroom makeover. We love everything about this
Owen G says
Lucky boys! I wish I’d had a playroom like that whdn growing up. Looks great.
Kara says
That is the sort of storage I would like in the playroom, we have old fashioned pine cupboards at the moment
Cristina Petrini says
absolutely brilliant and not just for those with children, it would also help me!
The Nail Trip says
Holii!
I love the furniture with the baskets. I would be great for all my nail things, which are not few.
Good day!!
Joanna says
I like your ideas of transforming the play room into a teenager’s hanging out space. I like the couch but I would choose something made out of fabric. I don’t like leather at all in couches as in summer it becomes very hot and it’s also kind of uncomfortable to sit on.
Jennifer says
My mom would love this article, she’s always revamping a room in her house. I’ll be sure to send this article to her. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful post!
Alvern @ Success Unscrambled says
This is so awesome. It is great to know that you can do everything online as well rather than taking the kids with you to the store. My favourite item will have to be the storage bench that can even double as a day bed if it is wide enough.
kumamonjeng says
I love the Oxford Bench which has the storage at the bottom, especially all conceal. It sure makes my living room neat and tidy.
Dalene Ekirapa says
An entertainment unit would be so fundamental in the playroom. And also, extra seats would be necessary. At home, my brothers will bring in their friends just for some entertainment so we always have extra seats.
Melissa Dixon says
My daughter had an insanely awesome playroom when she was little and I had big plans for converting it when she got older but we moved out of that house and no longer need to do so. Now we all kinda hang in a room like this in our home too, it is a nice room, great job!
Chelle Dizon says
Thumbs up for this amazing makeover! I can’t believe that it was a playroom before and now your famiy can use the space that looks more elegant and comfy to stay.
Arun Dahiya says
Perfect. We are planning a makeover for my teenage brother. I think we would try these ideas. I liked the final look.
Liz Cleland says
We rearranged our living room last year, added more storage. I have to say it makes our home look clean and less cluttered. We still have the same amount of stuff just looks cleaner because it’s all hidden!
Owen G says
Wow. I wish I had a playroom like that when I was a kid. Looks very impressive and stylish. Good work.
Ashlee says
I love these ideas, especially online shopping! Shopping and boys rarely mix lol. Also Yes, there can never be too much seating! Love the newly vamped Chill room!
Sudipa says
I love the way it turned out.This is called true makeover.Changing the color was a great decision
Kbeautybluemountains says
You did a really good job. I love make overs- seeing the same place taking on a different look is always so satisfying to look at.
Yeah Lifestyle says
Some fab playroom makeover ideas here! Storage is an absolute must in a playroom!
Joyce says
I love that you are sharing your makeover tips! It’s something that I am always interested in. Thanks!
Gemma S says
Seating and storage are hugely important. My older kids are 10 and 9 now and I agree they don’t play with that many toys. I would have liked to see some more colour in the article, mainly wall pictures or something but otherwise great post
Alexandra Cook says
These options look amazing. They look comfy and are plenty stylish for most homes!
Catherine says
Great tips here and I love these pieces…I need to makeover the family room and have been looking into replacing our old couch with a sectional.
Nandita says
Like your idea of keeping different storage options, the comfy seating arrangement and choice of colors. They are perfect for transforming into space for grownups whenever needed.
– Nandita
Shom says
We are redoing my kids playroom in a few months and will definitely be looking back at this post for inspo.
Bree says
These are great playroom makeover ideas! I really love how you can add comfort and organization and still be stylish!
Cityrocka Perry says
All stellar ideas. Nothing like bringing new energy to a room to make it more lived in!
Becca Wilson says
There are some really great tips here on how to makeover that room. Yours looks so very great!
Serena R Hale says
I think the pieces are tops. I just did some makeover work in my basement, but I have a room that can totally use it. Great tips to help that is for sure.
sincerelyjackline says
Great playroom makeover. I agree paint is the easiest way to change up a room. Extra storage in any room is important too.
Payal Tyagi says
I liked your idea of decorating a playroom. Such creative ideas.
leah says
these are great ideas. I love to change the color but tend to stick to white still!
Miriam says
I love home redesigns! Good job on this project! Kids will totally love this.
Marysa says
We have so many spaces in our house that we want to update. These are great tools for helping design your home. I will have to check this out!
Kalyan Panja says
Thanks for sharing about these nice playroom decor tips. I would love to adopt some of them.
Shannon Gurnee says
I would love to have a playroom! These are some great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Amy says
I just how awesome this playroom makeover. Perfect since I am planning to do this nextmonth.
Jessa B says
Definitely checking out home depot! Our ancestral house needs a major facelift!
Blairvillanueva says
These are awesome tips! I am learning a lots especially I am planning to rearrange my room.
twinspirational says
Wow this is such a great way to style this room. Love that everything is from HD.
Ana Canon says
I’m really loving your ideas!! in fact I love your blog and subbing 🙂
Dana says
Thank you!!
Ana Canon says
Loving these ideas!
Dana says
Thank you, Ana!
Swathi says
This is really cool styling ideas, I haven’t done any changes to room. May be I will change it once kids slightly grow up
Nina says
I didn’t know that Home Depot had expanded into home furnishings. That’s really cool! I love those drawers. They are so functional for a living room.
Manco Painting says
Thanks for sharing all this great information. I am challenged when it comes to color, design, etc.