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Sara Hesikova

How to create a kids’ play area in an open-plan living room – 4 interior designers reveal their top 5 tips on how to make it work

A soft brown-painted living room with a play area zoned with a rug and some toys on top of it.

Not every household has room for a separate playroom. Not to mention that the kids often want to be near you and the rest of the family which is why a play corner or area for them in your lounge makes sense. But how do you go about that in an open-plan living room? I asked 4 interior designers how to make a play area in an open-plan living room and they shared their top tips.

We all love open-plan living room ideas because they feel spacious and airy. But the tricky part is finding the best ways to arrange furniture in it, making it flow right - as one of the 3 Fs of interior design that’s very important - and dividing the space as it serves various purposes, one of which is often a kids’ play area.

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