It is important for children to have their own space to relax, play games and gain a little independence. There are a number of ways that you can create a fun environment at home for your children to explore.
The area that you create will depend on your children’s ages, their interests and how much space you have at home. No matter what your budget is, with a little creativity and planning you can find or purchase the materials you need to make a fun hideout that they will enjoy.
Here are just a few ideas to help get you started:
- Let Them Design Their Own Bedroom
Creating a fun environment within your child’s bedroom is a great idea if you are short on additional space. This is also a good opportunity to give the kids the responsibility of choosing decor for themselves, which might include wall colors, soft furnishings and lighting.
Dividing the room into different areas for different activities is also a good idea. For example, a reading nook with sofa cushions and some book storage can help encourage reading and a play mat is great for playing with toys.
A tepee tent is a cute and cosy addition to any room and can be used to store soft toys.
For older children, having a separate homework zone with a desk will help concentration and help them to relax more and have fun when they’re done.
Allowing them to design their own bedrooms will help them to have more ownership over their own living space and (hopefully) they will be more inclined to keep it nice and tidy.
2. Create an Outside Building for Them to Play and Relax in Independently
A fun environment doesn’t need to be inside the home, you can utilise extra outside space to create a unique area that the kids can have complete control over and make their own.
If you have a lot of space in your yard, you can build a separate building using a DIY Prefabricated Quonset Hut Kit, these are very durable structures that come in a selection of different sizes. A Quonset hut is made from steel panels and its design means that it doesn’t require beams to hold it up.
A hut such as this is significantly cheaper than a bricks and mortar building and the materials used makes it inexpensive to temperature control in both the summer and winter months. They are eco-friendly and easy to build, making them a great DIY project to get the kids involved with.
Having a separate space from the house is ideal for older children who crave their independence. If playing musical instruments is one of their hobbies, then a Quonset hut can be used for band practice (and will allow you to enjoy some peace and quiet!).
3. Build A Playhouse in Your Garden
Younger children can enjoy their own unique space in the garden too. A playhouse can be a fun place to play with friends and can be made cosy with solar powered fairy lights and some blankets and furniture inside.
If you would prefer something less permanent or are strapped for cash, get the kids to join in and make a tepee structure using sticks and any other materials you have to hand. While this won’t withstand poor weather in the long-term, building it together as a team will create some wonderful family memories.
Other garden structures for children to enjoy include a mud kitchen, climbing frame or even a treehouse if you have a suitable location for one.
Giving your children their own fun environments like these will help grow their independence, build mutual trust and give them an alternative to playing on screens or watching television.
