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How to encourage play in the children's room

The way toys are stored influences play time: if toys are within sight and reach, they are easier to grab and play with. Plus, it can free up more space so that the play never has to stop.

View of children's room from above, with zones for different activities and functions marked out on the floor.

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.

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A white stained pine/white TROFAST wall storage on a wall with toys on top. An UPPSTÅ storage bag is on the floor beside it.
A MÅLA drawing paper roll
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Making play a priority

Toys out in the open quickly become favourites. Even when they're not playing, seeing their toys 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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VITBJÖRN storage unit with drawer on top of bright green SKOSGDUVA rug and with toys scattered all around.
A LUSTIGT wall shelf in the children's room
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Spaces for laughing, creating and enjoying being a kid

Story corner, construction site and secret hideaway. With the right furniture, you can create a space where any game comes to life and every story is possible. Let the adventure begin!

Two kids climbing up on SMÅSTAD storage to look in round mirrors with different hairstyles painted around them on the wall.
Round white HÄNGIG mirrors on the wall, with hairstyles, hats and smiles drawn on and around them.
Girl sitting in on the floor facing SKÅDIS pegboard, adding green leaves, drawings and things to the board.
IKEA PS LÖMSK swivel armchair with a hood that can be pulled down for privacy. SKOGSDUVA cushion that looks like a flower.
Child playing on bright green PLUFSIG folding gym mat on the floor, IKEA PPS LÖMSK swivel armchair in back.

A table where ideas come to life and chairs to sit and play

The perfect combination to give every child the space to play, learn and get creative. Tables for drawing treasure maps, and chairs for secret meetings.

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A dark pink KEJSERLIG mug
A pink BARNDRÖM rug in the children's room
A FLISAT children's table
A wood LUSTIGT arts and crafts storage in the children's room
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Fun-filled bedtime

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.

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A white/pine KURA reversible bed with a patterned bed curtain, beside a green turtle wall lamp and a storage bag with toys.
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LILLABO series

Bored? Impossible!

There's always a new toy waiting to be discovered here. Just when you think they've played with them all... we have more! Explore our range of toys and find something different every time. From crafting to building blocks, the fun never ends at our store.

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