7 Strategies to Create a Snug Kids' Hideaway in Home

Creating a quiet place just for your kid isn’t nearly corralling toys and sound. Quiet places that children can call their own are spaces that they can control in a world that’s run by adults. All these sanctuaries, protected from the outside world, provide children the opportunity to reflect and be creative, psychological and, perhaps most important, alone.

The big question is, how much is too much solitude? How can we help our children establish liberty while we still keep a watchful eye? Listed below are seven wonderful ways to create a sanctuary for your kid which do not need shutting the door.

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1. Insert a tepee. Much like blanket forts, tepees are a wonderful addition to just about any playspace. Store-bought or home made versions can fit any environment and won’t break the bank. Pull together some twine, cupboard dowels and a bedsheet to create a home made refuge in just a few minutes.

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2. Take a seat. Window chairs aren’t just for adults. These comfy seats are a fantastic opportunity for a kid to grab just a little solitude in a bustling home.

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3. Establish a landing. Built-ins are fine but not required here. Take advantage of that space near the stairs using a kid-size play place or seating arrangement. This tiny space is the perfect spot for a child’s quiet conversations, artistic endeavors or perhaps homework time.

4. Go lofty. Space-saving loft beds help a kid to get over the fray. They make the most of top-bunk solitude, and also the space below can easily serve as a drama, lounge or assignments area.

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5. Create tiny nooks for drama. Make a big statement in a very small area. Take advantage of an unused cupboard or a room under the stairs to create an intimate setting for your little one.

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6. Create a cozy corner. Whether drama is quiet and reflective or lively and boisterous, child-size comfy corners are spots in which the activity can occur without getting in the way of principal living spaces. Simply angle bookshelves or furniture pieces from a wall and add some floor cushions or beanbags.

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7. Cover with a duplex. A canopy above a child’s bed may create solitude and an instant sanctuary. You can buy canopies at many shops, but you may also make your own by suspending cloth from curtain rods or pipes over the bed.

Your turn: Please show us your creative children’ escape area in the Comments!

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