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When we were building our current house we modified the floorplan a little bit so we could have a playroom on the main floor. It’s a really small room, maybe 10x10ft, but it’s the perfect amount of space for Ellie and all of her toys.
We put French doors on the room so we could block out some of the noise. I also added a new lantern light from Lowe’s that makes it much brighter in the room. Next on the list was to add some built ins but I just wasn’t ready to pull the trigger on spending more money right away.
So instead I decided to purchase some stock unfinished cabinets from Lowe’s for along the back wall. I’m going to paint them eventually, I just need to decide on a color. Thinking light gray maybe?
I love this playroom table and chair set from Restoration Hardware. It’s even on sale right now (would cost me $597 for the small table and 4 chairs) but I’m trying to figure out if we should just build the table ourselves. Seems like a pretty simple table build. Those vintage schoolhouse chairs though… LOVE.
I found the set used in a playroom on Houzz… love the chalkboard. Might need to steal that idea, too.
Restoration Hardware Baby & Child that I’m totally swooning over…
Any color suggestions?
Brandi says
In my opinion, I would do a bright white with a semi-gloss (or even high gloss) in hopes of adding some reflective light into the room since there are no windows. You can always bring in color with walls and accessories, but the white cabinets will work well with the white doors and trim. While I love your greige walls and dark floors, I really think you need a big bright pop of bright white to liven it up. Can’t wait to see how it all comes together!
Angela says
I would say white for the cabinets, grey just isn’t a child’s colour imo, maybe a very light grey on the walls if you definitely want to incorporate it. Looking forward to seeing the progress on this lovely little room.
Angela xx
Krista says
What about the inside, recessed areas of the doors being the white? Then use the color on the trim & sides/tops you see. Def feeling your distressing techniques could apply here to give that weathered/vintage feel.
I think painting it dark in that room w/o windows make make it too cave-like.
Just my thoughts….but happy painting 🙂
howtonestforless says
Ooh, I didn’t think about the vintage feel for the cabinets too. That would look really cool with some dark wax since those cabinets have lots of wood grain in them to pick up the wax in the crevices. Great idea!!
Jenny says
I’m leaning towards at Robin’s Egg blue for the cabinets. Or SW Sea Salt. That would be bright and airy feeling.
howtonestforless says
You know I’m a huge fan of both those colors 😉
Carol says
You might be able to get the school house chairs from your local school district if they have a surplus area. Something to check out. I love the idea if white cabinets with Sea Salt walls.
Jessica-Sara says
This is adorable – you have such great bones to work with. We live in a old farmhouse, such limited space. I wish we could have a playroom!
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howtonestforless says
I wish I lived in an old farmhouse! 😉
Julie says
Have you thought about a plank wall behind the cabinets? Top off the tall cabinets with crown molding then paint everything white. I also live in St. Louis and have found wide planking without knots at Menards. It has a very clean look. Just found your blog and it is now bookmarked 🙂
howtonestforless says
Julie, we were actually talking about this recently! I think the plank would flow nicely with rest I have planned for the room. And yes, crown along the top. Great minds think alike! I’ll be checking out Menard’s for the planks too, thanks for the tip!
Cheryl says
Love some of the ideas you have for this playroom, but have one suggestion to offer. While the restoration hardware table and chairs is really nice it’s a big expense and your children won’t be little forever. I say build something that will grow with them so you won’t have to replace the RH one in a year or two.