Our play-office makeover is finished and even though I never in a million years thought I would be willing to share an office with my little people, I couldn’t be happier to be sitting and working in a freshly painted, decorated and kid friendly office space. It’s been getting lots of use, staying relatively clean and working out really well for everyone so far! Now, instead of my kids annoyingly moaning and rolling around on the floor while I finish up an email or save design files, they have lots of toys and activities to keep them busy. For all the mamas who understand what it’s like to try and finish a task while kids are awake, you know what a blessing that is.
Enough of me chit-chatting… welcome to our play-office! Take a peek at the pics and let me know if you have questions! I’ll work on a post with sources to share tomorrow or Wednesday.
(The dress-up corner)
(A favorite addition to the room… I think they need names!?)
(My desk area… Wasn’t sure if I would like my desk and computer in front of the window, but really love it! Bonus that it makes keeping an eye on scooter riding, street hockey playing, baseball throwing kids, super easy. Something I will be extra grateful for come summer!)
(Nothing like a pretty ceiling light and rug to make a room feel pulled together and a little more grown-up.)
(Play kitchen. The stove and sink was an ikea hack – see the post here – and the refrigerator is new and a total god-send since it easily stores lots of kitchen accessories.)
(Favorite part of the room makeover is this wall! I asked the kids to draw simple pictures and then scanned, made some small edits and had them printed as posters. Working on a full tutorial to share! The TV was another thing I was unsure of, but it’s been nice to have… you may have seen the kids following along with a yoga show on my Instagram stories last week :)
(Last but not least, a comfy reading area complete with an oversized beanbag and cute basket to hold books.)
Are there any spaces in your home that you swore you would never share with your kids, but find them using often?
For me, another room would be our master bath. In our last home the 2 upstairs bathrooms were basically the same size so there wasn’t much sharing going on. When we moved into our current home, I swore the master bath with giant tub and double sinks would remain free from kid-sized clothes, towels, and toys. However that didn’t last long, LOL. Choosing a big open space for bathing all the kids is too good to pass up, plus I get a chance to tidy up the counter and closet floor while they splish-splash for a few minutes. It’s a win-win for all of us.
XO, Rae
Where is the cute refrigerator from?
I give it a month. ;)
I saw the same desk at IKEA. Did you paint the top?
what a great idea! As a homeschooling mom, I always have kids around while I try to get work done. I love to intentionally design a room to meet my needs and theirs! I never thought to share the space.
looks lovely! Well done!
WOW Rae! You amaze me all the time!
Very cute and great ideas.
Thankful you have the vision and a husband to do some of the work!!!
Love
dad
Absolutely fantastic use of space! Cant wait to see where you got those items! In the interest of everything, would you please tell me the name of the maker of your great striped shirt?? Thanks so much!
I love this space. So clean looking and yet has all the things you need to work and the kids need to play and relax. Can you share where you got the ceiling light?
Very cute space! Where is the cute desk chair from?
Your spaces always make me so happy! What a great combination of your space and the kiddos.
I love it! What a fun place for both you and your kids. I can’t wait to see other spaces in your house (no pressure–haha!).
Will you please post where the various items are from? Thanks…..love your touch!
YOu’re room is so fun and light hearted. Will you please post where the various items are from? Thanks…..love your touch!