Cold Days, Warm Spaces
Happy first day of Fall! We are creeping toward the time of year that children are couch climbing daily, racing down hallways before school, and turning your living room into what looks like an exploding toy store.
When fall rolls in, it signals the time to prep the playroom for winter. Here are our top three tips:
🍁 Prep Step 1: Keep Creative Fuel Stocked and Accessible.
Refresh art supplies, bring out sensory bins, or rotate puzzles and building sets that haven’t been touched since summer. The goal: give your kids a sense of newness without overhauling the room. Think of it as swapping out your wardrobe—only here, you’re restocking inspiration.
🍁 Prep Step 2: Get Ahead of Organization
With more time spent indoors, messes multiply at warp speed. Labeled bins, shelving at the appropriate height, and clear systems prevent the overwhelm.
🍁 Prep Step 3: Create Cozy Corners
Balance the high-energy zones with intentional cozy nooks. Children need to run, climb, and burn off steam, especially when cold weather keeps them inside. But balance is key. A truly intentional playroom doesn’t just provide outlets for movement; it also creates opportunities for rest and regulation.
When temperatures drop, a dedicated play space isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s your family’s pressure valve. And a well-thought-out playroom keeps energy flowing, imaginations alive, and sanity intact throughout the cold weather months.
Fall is here, and cold weather is coming. Is your playroom ready? 🥶
photography | @sydneysheehanphoto
