Basement Custom Playroom

In case you can't read it, the quote says "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world" - Albert Einstein
This was kind of the theme for this project, we wanted to create a place for the kids to play and imagine, especially during the winter when it's too cold to go outside. This would also be a great layout for a preschool.

The front of the playhouse

The Climbing Wall/Tree. We wanted to incorporate a climbing wall somehow, but it had to fit with the theme. After several ideas, Matt came up with the idea of a tree, and of course it had to include monkey bars across the ceiling.The inside of the lower floor on the playhouseMore of the inside main floor - you can't read it in the picture, but all of the colored circles are labeled with the name of the color - the goal was subliminal exposure to readingThe second floor of the playhouseThe 'book nook' on the upper floor of the playhouse. I painted frames on the walls and let the kids paint inside of them - they thought it was great, and it created a permanant memory

The Stage (with working stage curtains, dress-up 'closet,' full-length mirror, and spotlight - practically tap-dance ready!) and the grocery store (you can't see it, but there is a checkout stand with a little stool and of course shelves for the food inside)Hope you enjoyed the playroom tour!

Project general contracted and framed by Beehive State Builders, LLC.

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Found your blog through Tutus and Turtles. Holy cow... what an amazing playroom!!! I run a daycare in my home and would kill to be able to incorporate something like this into our home. WOW! Awesome.

Poulsen Family said...

I also found you through tutu and turtles, and I have to say this is AMAZING!!

studiocharm said...

I came across this from Tutus and Turtles--and immediately recognized my mother's artwork! This turned out so beautiful. Small world, eh? What a fun imagination space.
~Amy

Melissa from Puddin Pop Designs said...

Stopping by from Design Dazzle...
such an amazing room!! Thanks for sharing!