In shaping this raw basement space into a playroom, I planned for my clients’ grandchildren of different ages. While a baby can roll around on the soft rug, there are shelves full of toys and games to keep older ones busy. A baby doll bed, a child-sized kitchen and a dollhouse offer lots of opportunities for imaginative play. New seating, upholstered in washable fabrics and featuring soft rounded edges, offers comfy places to read stories and watch movies together. Raggedy Ann sits on an heirloom rocking chair, while an old family rocking horse waits to give rides to a new generation of children.

Raw space waiting for transformation into a playroom