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How to encourage play in the children’s room

The way toys are stored makes a big difference in how much playtime they get. It’s simply more inspiring for kids to have them in clear sight in easy-reach storage –which also makes tidying easier. But everything doesn’t always have to be cleared away. Why not leave a few creative spaces where playtime can continue whenever they want?

KIDS ROOMS FAMILY LIFE ORGANIZING PLAYING
IKEA - How to encourage play in the children’s room
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Accessibility is everything

A large open storage unit with practical boxes that swallow loads of toys must be any kid’s dream to have in their room. Many smaller boxes, rather than a few big ones, make it easier to keep things organised – which also makes it easier to find things.
Accessibility is everything See all children’s storage furniture

Making play a priority

Toys out in the open quickly become favourites. Even when they’re not playing, seeing their toys and how play is progressing fills children with pride. Organisers for small things are another way to encourage play, keeping things tidy and ready to go. And of course, there is storage you can play inside too.

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Funtime bed and bedtime fun

Even the bed can be made more inviting for play. This colourful bed curtain turns the whole thing into a great play tent for all kinds of fun. It can also be used to make bedtime more playful and help your children settle in more willingly.
Funtime bed and bedtime fun See all canopies & bed tents
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9 Products
Top Seller
TROFAST, frame, 93x52 cm, 203.086.97

TROFAST frame, 93x52 cm

Current price € 99,00
495 reward points
TROFAST, storage tray with compartments, 42x30x5 cm, 805.158.73

TROFAST storage tray with compartments, 42x30x5 cm

Current price € 5,00
25 reward points
TROFAST, mesh storage box, 42x30x10 cm, 905.185.74

TROFAST mesh storage box, 42x30x10 cm

Current price € 9,00
45 reward points
Top Seller
FLISAT, children`s table, 502.984.18

FLISAT children`s table

Current price € 79,99
395 reward points
FLISAT, doll’s house/wall shelf, 502.907.85

FLISAT doll’s house/wall shelf

Current price € 45,00
225 reward points
Top Seller
KURA, reversible bed, 802.538.09

KURA reversible bed

Current price € 239,00
1195 reward points
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KURA, bed curtain, market stall pattern, 205.061.45

KURA bed curtain, market stall pattern

Current price € 29,99
145 reward points
VESSLA, storage crate with castors, 300.648.49

VESSLA storage crate with castors

Current price € 9,99
45 reward points
STRANDSKATA, storage bag/braided, 20 cm, 105.295.57

STRANDSKATA storage bag/braided, 20 cm

Current price € 13,99
65 reward points
We love to see our customers get creative with our products. Go for it! But please note that altering or modifying IKEA products so they can no longer be re-sold or used for their original purpose, means the IKEA commercial guarantees and your right to return the products will be lost.