Transform Your Playroom or Children's Room: Decor Tips and Small Busin – Toddle & Play

LaHaving children can be a lot of fun but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. One of the biggest responsibilities is creating a safe and inviting space for your kids to play, learn, and grow. To help you out with this task, I've gathered some of the best tips and small business finds to help you transform your playroom or children's room into a haven for creativity and fun.

From handcrafted wall art to personalised nursery prints, these small businesses offer a wide range of options to transform your playroom. Say goodbye to generic decor and hello to one-of-a-kind pieces that will inspire playroom creativity.

1. Using Playmat and Textiles for Colourful Touches

Make your playroom or children's room come alive with colourful playmats and textiles. These playful touches can add a pop of colour and create a fun and inviting space for your little ones.

Gus & Beau featuring Rainbow playmat in cream.

Zonky featuring Zonky Play Sofa

(image credit @no_9designs) Small Business Gus and Beau : Found by Liz in 2017 after the birth of her second son Gus whilst on maternity leave. Gus and Beau playmats deliver functional, safe and aesthetically pleasing playmats that will complement any home. - starting at £75

Small Business Zonky:

Zonky believes that every child deserves the opportunity to be the best version of themselves and have worked tirelessly to design the most innovative, comfortable and fun products that will inspire generations of creative children. Build a cozy fort, a rocket ship or a shop. With removable covers, you can simply take them off and throw them in the wash when spills and accidents happen. - £249

2. Supporting Small Businesses for Affordable and Unique Decor Finds.

Kid of The Village featuring Woodland Alphabet , Mushroom Fine Art Print , British Isles and Ireland in Stone

Small Business Kid of The Village : Found by Hayley in 2017 between naps and nappy changes when (fuelled by lukewarm tea!) .

Kid of the Village prints and wall hangings combine unique hand-drawn elements, bold but sensitive colour palettes and playful graphic design to delight and inspire children during their most formative years.

Velveteen Babies featuring Droplet Garland - Rusty Blues , Pastel Ombre Garland , Bespoke Sleepy Cloud

Small Business Velveteen Babies : Found by Coral in 2014 whilst she was on maternity leave from my career in the luxury retail sector. Each garland, cloud or mobile is made to her original design and concept that she has spent many hours creating, based on current trends in children's interior design.

Hey Kiddo Studio featuring Bookworm wirewool signage

Small Business Hey Kiddo Studio : Founded by Martina in 2019. The inspiration for her wire wool signage was inspired by her son Marti and she wanted to create a beautiful nursery that would inspire him and make him feel loved.

Horray For Hoops featuring Personalised Initial Hoop

Small business Horray For Hoops: Founded by Angela who makes happy hoops for your little ones spaces and well as personalised items to bring texture and hygge to your home.

Noodle doll Nelly featuring Little Daisy Banner

Small business Horray For Hoops: Founded by Jess in 2014 and started out of a love and passion for making things, each and every product is made from her own ideas and drawings, which Jess then uses for the actual patterns for the products..

Chester and Ro featuring It's cool to be kind wall art

Small business Chester and Ro: Founded by Becky - a mum of two boys (Chester & Roman) based in Cambridgeshire in 2020.

Becky personally designs, paints and packages each item and every order I receive is a dream come true.

Autumns Corner featuring Personalised Book Placard Sign

Small business Autumns Corner : This little shop was dreamt about and created by Daisy while on maternity leave. Wanting to buy all the beautiful things for Autumn while on maternity pay was proving difficult so she took matters into her own hands and got creative.

She bought herself a scroll saw and started to make. What started as pieces for her sweet girl became handmade gifts for friends and family and then products purchased around the world.

Arnold and Caterpillar featuring Custom Pennant Flag

Small Business Arnold and Caterpillar : Found by Jade in 2020 will provide a charming and unique addition to any baby's room. There are a range of Pennat Flags and Banners to choose from. - Prices start from £9.50

Everly Rose Prints featuring Woodland Alphabet height chart

Small Business Everly Rose Prints : Found by Alivia creating beautiful personalised height charts for your little ones. No more losing all their heights when you move house. Keep them forever when using her height charts.

Mix and Match with a range of her Art Prints too :)

The Little House of Rainbows featuring Rainbow Dreamer

Small business The Little House of Rainbows: For all your rainbow requirements Founded by Liberty - a mum of four, maker and creator of all things beautiful from Room decor to blankets, bows, booties and more be sure to check out this beautiful small business.

3. Utilising IKEA Products for Decorating - had to add this.

When it comes to decorating your playroom or children's room, don't overlook the power of IKEA products. Not only are they affordable, but they also offer endless possibilities for creating a stylish and functional space. With storage solutions like the Trofast unit that can be transformed into a statement piece using Toddle and Plays storage wraps.