Creating a special corner for dress-up for your children can turn a jumbled mess of costumes into an enchanting place to play. Let’s look at some imaginative ways to make playing dress-up a wonderful experience for both children and their parents.
Use Wall Space Effectively
The wall above the dress-up area can have hooks for large items. In my projects, using the wall space has made the area more useful without losing style.
Consider these options:
- Wall-Mounted Hooks: Make the most of your space by adding elegant hooks for big items to keep everything tidy.
- Storage Bins with Tops: Use vertical space with bright bins to keep outfits nicely stored.
- Wall Shelves for Display: Use wall shelves to showcase props or accessories attractively.
Add a Dress-Up Chest
A dress-up chest keeps favorite costumes hidden but easy to get to. I think chests are a charming way to combine storage with decoration.
Explore these options:
- Wood Costume Chest: Keep your outfits neatly stored in this charming wooden chest. A great addition to any room!
- Vintage Storage Trunk: Add a vintage look to any room with this storage chest, perfect for costume accessories.
- Antique-Style Chest with Accents: Bring both style and function with this antique-style chest that has elegant metal accents.
Include Multi-Use Pieces
Choose items that offer both storage and a place to sit. I’ve learned that multi-functional pieces make small spaces more useful while still looking great.
These products might help:
- Storage Bench with Pad: Change your space with a bench that offers seating and lots of storage.
- Cube Organizer with Seating: Organize well with a cube organizer that also provides a comfy place to sit.
- Shelf Bench Combo: Get the most out of your space with a bench that has hidden shelves for storage.
Add Interactive Elements
Include things like chalkboard walls or pinboards for kids to show their creativity. These fun features have become very popular in the dress-up areas I’ve designed.
Products that could assist:
- Chalkboard Wall Film: Let kids freely draw and imagine by turning any wall into a drawing board.
- Metal Bulletin Board: Help kids express their creativity by showing artwork and notes on a metal surface.
- Vibrant Chalk Set: Use bright chalk to inspire kids and improve their artwork on chalkboards.
Use Baskets for Accessories
Baskets are great for keeping small costume parts like jewelry and shoes organized. Keeping these things separate has always helped my clients keep things tidy.
Some handy options:
- Woven Baskets: Keep small items organized with these fashionable woven baskets, perfect for tidy storage.
- Elegant Rattan Baskets: Add beauty to your dress-up area with rattan baskets for storing accessories.
- Natural Seagrass Baskets: Pick eco-friendly seagrass baskets to keep costume pieces neat and easy to get to.
Add Cubbies for Storage
Storage cubbies work well for holding things like shoes, hats, and other important costume parts. I’ve noticed that putting them where kids can reach makes it easier for them to clean up, which keeps the area looking nice.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Kid’s Storage Cubbies: Easily keep your kid’s hats and shoes in order with these storage cubbies.
- Vivid Fabric Containers: Use bright fabric containers to liven up the cubbies and keep everything organized.
- Kid’s Garment Rack: Improve organization with a garment rack made for coats and hats in the costume area.
Add Decorative Displays
You can frame pictures of costumes or add decorative labels to make the area more organized. I’ve found that these extra touches create a space that feels more personal and welcoming.
Useful items to consider:
- Vivid Photo Frames: Easily frame your costume photos to customize the dress-up area.
- Elegant Label Stickers: Use attractive labels to boost organization, creating a more welcoming and artistic area.
- Kid’s Garment Rack: Keep costumes tidy with a nice clothing rack to make everything easier to reach and neater.
Add a Full-Size Mirror
A full-length mirror is essential so children can admire their outfits and feel more confident. Be sure to place it safely and at a good height for them.
May just do the trick:
- Illuminated Full-Length Mirror: Add more light with a mirror that has LED lights, great for confidence and creativity.
- Unbreakable Full-Length Mirror: Make sure kids are safe with a mirror that won’t shatter, ideal for fun play.
- Framed Kid’s Mirror: Add beauty to their play space with a framed mirror that adds to both the play and the room’s look.
Create Personal Spaces
Using curtains or a small tent can make a separate area for changing. Children love the mystery and privacy this creates.
You might give these a try:
- Children’s play tent with LED lights: Create an enchanted space for imaginative play.
- Colorful decorative bunting flags: Add an easy to hang decorative element to any room.
- Soft round play rug: Comfortable and stylish rug for a child’s play area.
Use Kid-Friendly Hangers
Soft hangers made for kids keep costumes from falling off, so it’s easier for them to hang up their clothes. This has really helped in my projects.
A few helpful options:
- Kid-Friendly Soft Hangers: Upgrade the dress-up area with soft hangers to keep outfits secure and neat.
- Bright Kid’s Hanger Collection: Add color with hangers that also prevent clothes from slipping.
- Non-Slip Baby Hangers: Keep clothes accessible and neat with these non-slip hangers for kid’s dress-up clothes.
Design a Theme
A themed decor can make the dress-up corner feel magical, whether it’s a princess castle or a superhero headquarters. I like using matching colors and designs to spark their imagination.
A few choices to try:
- Kid’s Room Stickers: Quickly change the feel of the space with stickers that are simple to put on and peel off.
- Imaginative Dress-Up Outfits: Promote imagination with varied outfits that have many accessories for thrilling adventures.
- Sparkling String Lights: Bring a magical light with string lights, ideal for a fun, dreamlike feel.
Label Everything Clearly
Labels help kids know where to find and put back items, which keeps the space tidy. I’ve seen how this simple thing helps kids be more independent and organized.
Might be a good match:
- Sticky Label Strips: Help kids find items easily with customizable sticky labels for all your storage.
- Chalkboard Labels: Improve organization with chalkboard labels that you can reuse on shelves and bins.
- Label Printer: Quickly make neat and easy-to-read labels with a simple label printer for any organization.
Add Sparkling Garland
Putting up decorative lights or garlands can light up the corner and make it feel like a stage. This simple trick always makes kids happy.
A few things you might like:
- Multicolored String Lights: Create a captivating setting with multicolored string lights, which brilliantly enhance the dress-up corner.
- Glowing Fairy Lights: Transform your space with fairy lights, adding sophistication and sparkle.
- Battery-Powered Garland: Add a celebratory touch with battery-powered garland, perfect for holiday decorating.
Repurpose Old Furniture
You can turn a bookshelf into a dress-up area by taking out the shelves and putting in a rod. I’ve seen this easy trick turn empty spaces into useful play spots.
These products might be useful:
- Adjustable Closet Rod: Put in an adjustable rod to easily hang outfits in your new dress-up corner.
- Vibrant Storage Tubs: Add fun to the space with colorful bins for storing accessories.
- Kid-Friendly Hangers: Get useful kid-friendly hangers to keep outfits organized and easy for kids to reach.
Personalize with Nameplates
Use name tags to mark personal areas for each child’s costumes. I know this helps them feel more responsible and proud.
Items that may come in handy:
- Customizable Name Tags: Enable kids to personalize their areas with customizable name tags that are easy to use.
- Magnetic Name Holders: Simplify costume organization by using reusable magnetic name holders for flexible labeling.
- Fun Write-On Labels: Inspire creativity with fun write-on labels ideal for a dynamic costume area.
