One of our joys here at Project Nursery is getting to watch families grow up. Sometimes we see each new nursery as a new baby is added to the family, or sometimes we get to see a nursery transition into a big kid room. In this case, we get to see how a playroom can evolve and grow with a child thanks to one very creative mama.
First we saw the playroom set up preschool style with different zones for different activities for her daughter.
This little kitchen space is perfect for a tiny chef just starting her culinary adventures.
Art supplies are safely tucked into their own containers but still left in plain sight for when inspiration strikes.
A year later, the playroom was updated to better suit her growing daughter.
When your child is a little older, you can organize crayons and colored pencils out in the open for easier access.
The tiny plastic kitchen got an upgrade to a sweet little IKEA kitchen with special details.
Then the playroom got an upgrade that we love—bringing a playhouse indoors!
The little kitchen moved inside and more storage was added for a full kitchen experience.
The latest update is even simpler than the rest. Sometimes all it takes to get renewed interest in a space is a little reorganization!
While the playhouse is used a little less often, it still lives there but now in its own nook with a sweet little cafe setup next to it.
We love these ideas for how to make a space keep working for you as your child gets older. Don’t be afraid to do small updates along the way to keep your child engaged. Thank you to mama, Shannon, for sharing all these great ideas! You can see more of her projects here.
Comments
Shannon
Thank you so much for this sweet feature on our playroom! I have enjoyed being able to share the changes with the Project Nursery community over the years.
Sara
Where are the floating bookshelves from?
Shannon
Hi Sara, the book ledges are from Crate & Kids.
Maggie
Where is that adorable table and chair set from??
Aarti
Hello!
Adorable playroom!! Where are the holders for the crayons and colored pencils from?
Michelle
Hi! Where is that corner storage unit from in the “latest update” pic?
Beth
Hi Michelle, It’s just the two KALLAX shelving units (from IKEA) that were in the previous room shots pushed together.
Katie
Where is your doll house & furniture from?? I’ve been on the hunt for one just like it!
Stephanie
Great idea! What is the name of the paint color on the walls?!
Shamika Womble
Hi! I love this. Where are the art supplies containers from?
Erica Hibner
What is the paint color on the walls?! Beautiful!!!
Shannon
Hi Katie, our original dollhouse was the Dollhouse Shelf from IKEA. We have since upgraded to the Plan Toys Victorian Dollhouse. You can find all sources here: https://projectnursery.com/projects/elenas-officially-forever-dollhouse/
Shannon
Thank you Stephanie and Erica! The all color is Accessible Beige from Sherwin Williams.
Shannon
Thanks Shamika! The rail and cups are called Sunnersta from IKEA.
Ann
Hi!!
This article was such an inspiration! Thanks Shannon!
Could you share where the table and chair set is from? Thanks!
Beth
The aqua table? It’s from Amazon. You can find it linked here.
Cyrise
I am actually looking for the frames that you used! Thank you for the inspiration! I just made a “play room” for my granddaughter from your ideas!
Ashley
Where are the bookshelves from?
Beth
They are available at Crate & Kids (affiliate link).
Amanda Sardina
Where is the crayon organizer from?
Peggy
Hi where are the storage bins from in the kallax unit?
Beth
The dark gray look like these bins from IKEA. The yellow look like Drona boxes from IKEA. They come in many different colors.
Anna Nguyen
Hi I was wondering where you got the white table with the small stool at?
Zurai
Hi there. Got some awesome ideas from this. Looking for a circular rug like this. Where did this come from?
Maggie
Where is the small square table and stool from? Looking for something small for a small space for my adopted grand daughter, I am trying to fix up her room since parents can’t. Thank you
Beth
They are from IKEA. IKEA has a lot of small space options. Good luck!
Kerry Leaker
Where was the rug from?
Beth
She has the source listed as RugsUSA
Tony
Hi, where did you buy your white table and chair also do you have link for the crayons holders and book shelves? Thank you for your time. God Bless You!
Nicki O
Hi there. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful room I’m so excited for the inspiration you have given me. Where did you get the kitchen set from?
Beth
Hi Nicki! It’s available at Wayfair (affiliate link).
Fara
Where is the little playhouse from please? it’s adorable!
Beth
Hi Fara, She painted it, but it looks like this one to me (affiliate link).
lia
Hi, what a beautiful room. I cant seem to find the white square table with stool, could you please share the link.
lia
I was also wondering, how big is this room. Everything looks nice and doesnt seem over crowded.
Tony
Good evening, where did you buy your white table and chair? Thank you!
christa
Hello! I love everything!!!
I am also curious what is the size of the room?
Also- what gives the windows that adorable pink and blue tint???
Sammy
Is the table and stool from ikea? Ive looked and found sundvik looks very similar but the tabletop looks different 2 whats in your picture. Did you paint it or something? Thanks. Sammy.
Sammy
Is the table and stool from IKEA? Ive seen 1 (table) and its called sundvik, looks very similar 2 yours in the picture apart from the tabletop. Did you paint it? Thanks. Sammy.
Beth
Hi Sammy, The owner of the playroom lists the table as the Sundvik. And I believe the stool is the Flisat painted white. But it’s possible that at the time of purchase, IKEA offered a white version.
Katie Shields
Hi, where are the white photo frames from please? X
Natalie
Hi!
I LOVE this! Just bought the Kallax cube storage. Where did you find the piece to go in the corner between the two cube storage shelves?
Beth
Hi Natalie, She just overlapped the shelves, so you can see she actually loses one section of shelves to achieve this look (one has three showing and one has four).
Noelle Gipson
Hello,
The playroom is adorable! Where did you get the navy blue wicker baskets? They look great for storing toys!