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    Default need to kit out my new playroom - help!

    I need some ideas please peeps!

    I am having 3m x 4m conservatory built as a playroom

    what items or what dream items would you put in it?

    I am planning on the trofast range from ikea for storage.

    I want a nice table and chairs for the littlies

    any ideas?

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    i would go to ikea and go mad!!

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    I have the big blue plastic table from Ikea and the chairs.

    I also have a babydan that divides a section of my playroom so if I have very littlies ( or a very 'enthusiastic' toddler ) they can be put somewhere safe if I need to leave the room.

    Comfy chair for you ? Nice bookcase that the small ones can reach ? Bean bags for chill out time ?

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    Def a comfy chair - that's what mine is lacking
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    Quote Originally Posted by PixiePetal View Post
    Def a comfy chair - that's what mine is lacking
    Mine is very old,tatty and comfy. It's known as the ' Four story chair' cos you can fit four in/on it for a story

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    What about some nice wall decals/stickers to decorate the wall.

    Ikea do those nice flower wall lights, they just plug in then you can use green paint to add leaves to the cord.

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    i have ikea storage in my playroom and it is great and a play kitchen which gets played with a lot and a little table and chairs for the children to eat dinner and for any arts and crafts we do

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    I'm sort of in the same boat I'm doing a play area at the moment and i though i might put a mirror in their so they can see themselves in fancy dress and if i get any littlies i know that most baby's like mirrors I'm also doing a big black Bord for the wall. i will be watching this closely for ideas

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    I want a playroom

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    I've got a blue hexagon table from Hope education and chairs (think the're called ergonomic ones). It's fab. Really strudy, holds the clap on baby seats no problem and perfect height for them.

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    Ikea all the way!!!

    I have a comfy chair (Ektorp I think) from Ikea - its just a basic armchair but lovely and comfortable.

    I have Trofast system for toys.

    I have this chair that I got off Freecycle:

    http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30116551

    I have the rectangular Mammut table and 2 stools which are 10 yrs old and have had since my children were little!! (That table is in the playhouse). I also have the round table and 2 newer stools which are about 2 yrs old. I am also going back next week to get the chairs for my new LOs.

    I also have a canopy, rug, door storage hanging thing, various storage boxes and draw string bags.

    Can you tell I LOVE Ikea??? My nearest one is 20 minutes away but there is talk of building one about 5 minutes from my house!!!!
    Helen

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    a book display or book box. laminate/posters of letters and numbers, a display board for childrens work.

    lucky you! very jealous

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    Quote Originally Posted by helenlc View Post
    Can you tell I LOVE Ikea??? My nearest one is 20 minutes away but there is talk of building one about 5 minutes from my house!!!!
    Oh wow! You'll be able to go every day!

    Miffy xx

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    Quote Originally Posted by miffy View Post
    Oh wow! You'll be able to go every day!

    Miffy xx
    I know!!!

    And all that will be in my Outgoings column in my accounts book will be

    Ikea Ikea Ikea Ikea!!!!!!

    Helen

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    are nearest ikea is 2 hours sooooo unfair

 

 

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