How to Create a Safe & Engaging Play Space

Play spaces can be anything from a section of your Living Room or a fully dedicated Gaming room.  Whether you are considering a small play nook or a playroom for your child, we know that technology plays a large part in children's learning and education through music, dance, yoga, interactive games and story groups.  That being said, we need to consider the main features for a child's play space to be safe, comfortable and practical.

In this article:

• The Importance of Safe Play Area for Kids 
• 5 Ways to Create a Children’s Play Area 

Play areas allow kids to have fun, develop language, imagination, and skills. It’s normal for children to run, jump, and fall while playing. Whether their climbing or running around or playing with building blocks, it’s essential that you create a safe environment for children. 

A safe play area should feature cushioning to support active children and plenty of shock absorption to prevent injury from slips and falls. Similarly, you need to think about simple maintenance and easy cleaning.  You want something that will withstand repetitive impact and is simple to clean.  That is why your flooring choice is so important in your playroom design.  

Here are tips on creating a safe and engaging play space.  

A good children’s play area should feel welcoming, inspiring, and engaging. Think about the rooms in your house and start by focusing on unused space. If you have a spare room or even a small space in the house you don’t use; you can transform it into a play area. It’s useful to assign a play space in the house to allow easy toy storage and give kids a specific place they can call their own.

Your play matting can help create a safe area for children. It’s also a great way to add a splash of colour and create different playing zones. Our EVA dual colour reversible foam tiles come in red and blue and grey and black. It’s a perfect solution for kids soft play area as it features a non-slip and non-antibacterial surface. You don’t need to use any adhesive at all. The mats easily slot together and can either be loose or fixed, depending on your preference.

In any environment, it’s a good idea to combine play and education. Find items that are exciting but provide a learning experience. Whether you’re creating a space for early years or older children, you can find the right pieces to entertain and teach. Use a combination of books, creative materials like sand and water, climbing blocks, toys, and even a writing desk to merge play and education. 

Even in the safest of environments, children can fall over practically nothing. Make sure the play area is 100% safe and suitable depending on the age of the children. Younger children will need plenty of soft edges and more foam matting than an older child who will play in a particular area. The age of the child or children who will be using the play area will majorly influence many of your decisions. 

Sometimes playrooms can be a multifunctional space. There may be some crossover between education, hobbies and play. For some, the play area is part of the living room, and colourful foam mats emphasise that specific zone. Whatever your situation, make sure to use plenty of colour in your children’s play space. 

If you’re looking for a playroom that will grow with your child, why not try neutral walls and add colour with flooring, furniture, and inspiring art. On the other hand, if you’re after a bright and happy colour, why not try a warming yellow. Whether you want to add colour with your flooring or keep it neutral and add flecks of colour with other elements on the space is down to you. 

Creating rich and exciting play areas is important for learning and development. Building a space that is safe and inspiring is not always easy. Not everyone has a whole room to utilise as a playroom. Often, a play area might be on the edge of the living room or dining area. By using play mats , you can create safe zones and choosing the right colours and items, you can make a play space that’s ideal for kids of all ages. 

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