With a bed cleverly tucked beneath "trap doors" in the ground, there's lots of extra space for toys and ladders.

Attic Conversion: A Space to Play After a two week redesign, what was a dark, contractor-grade finished attic is now a shiny, happy spot for playing games, experimentation with hosting and crafts sleepovers. To provide the small area a big, open texture shower glass toronto . designer Brian Patrick Flynn mixed sea foam blue with a grassy shade of green, subsequently combined traditional and modern design styles for something unique and up-to-date.   See more of the attic-turned-playroom >>

Attic Conversion: Function Meets Fun In its original condition, the inset regions around the dormers were a waste of space. To provide these areas a genuine purpose, they have been converted into two separate assignments nooks complete with custom floating desks. The space in between was subsequently made into a fun and imaginative felt activity wall.   Learn how to make this DIY action wall >>

Attic Conversion: DIY Craft Table To complete the space, designer Brian Patrick Flynn produced a smart, catchy action table by cutting down an old kitchen table and adding a mixing bowl into the centre for art supplies and pens.   Learn how to create this DIY art table >>

Window to the World Tucked into a narrow niche, this enchanting window seat was constructed deep to accommodate just two kids or several stuffed buddies. The white foundation and gray pillow are ideal foils for its vivid mixture of cushions, toys as well as the cheery yellow color. See more of this travel-inspired playroom >>

Business Kid Do you share your home office with ingenious small ones? Make the most of it by setting up their own work desk complete with a play telephone, filing system and other office equipment.

Dress Up Do your children love to wear dress and plays up? Create easy storage which doubles as a screen for all their costumes.   Learn how to create this simple costume screen and storage stand >>

Upcycle for Fun Home improvement bloggers Sherry and John Petersik filled their daughter's play area with upcycled things and clean, simple colours.   The chairs are out of a thrift store, and John cut the base of a Target side table to create it just the right height for Clara to sit and perform.    Watch more of the gorgeous house featured in HGTV Magazine >>

Cohesive Family Room Design 1 corner of the midcentury modern family room was made for entertaining small ones. To appeal to creative minds, North Fork Design Co. made a vibrant space that seamlessly integrates just the right amount of colour, pattern and natural feel.   See more kid-friendly home layout from North Fork Design Co. >>

Play to Their Interests Having a dad that performs professional baseball, it's no wonder the kids love it as well. Large baseball-themed marquee letters and a lavish baseball diamond rug stylishly tie together the sport theme in this enjoyable, rustic playroom.

Office Space No need to get a babysitter! If you work from home, adding a play space to your home office is a great way to get work done and keep your eye on baby. In this office playroom combo, an area rug provides a soft place to perform while a tall white storage cabinet keeps toys, art equipment and work documents neatly arranged.

Fixer Upper Fun The rear room of the little home serves double duty as a play area and the pathway into the backyard. To be able to keep the space complicated but also enjoyable enough to appeal to a growing boy, designer Joanna Gaines painted the walls a manly gray-blue and filled the room with sport and travel-themed decor. Watch the rest of the new Fixer Upper makeover >>

Toy Corner Designer Claire Paquin produced a space in the cellar of her client's house that could function for young children, as well as adults. For the drama area, carpet tiles create visual warmth and interest for children to play on the floor as a tall bookcase cubby offers ample storage for toys and games.

Kitchen Play Area According to America's Most Desperate Kitchens, this kitchen area was developed to be family-friendly. Adjacent to both the office and kitchen space, the kids' play area provides small ones with a place to play within vision while mom and dad fix your household's meals.

Kitchen Play Area: Seeking The rear side of one of the kitchen's storage cabinets, which faces the kids' play area, is painted using kid-friendly chalkboard paint.   Watch the rest of the loft-inspired kitchen remodel >>

Pint-Size Style Designer Kendall Simmons infused plenty of character into this neutral play with fun accessories and toys like a graphic-patterned teepee, bright pillows along with a gold leather pouf.

Monkey Around HGTV host Jennie Garth created an activity space inside her daughter Fiona's bedroom, complete with a rock cimbing wall and monkey bars.

Perform on Wheels Made from an old fashioned kitchen cart, this DIY toy workbench could be transported to any room in the house for endless pleasure. Get the incremental instructions >>

Moving On Up In a small space, creativity is key.   The designers of this enchanting playroom upped the fun factor by opening the space over the bathroom and adding a loft for the homeowners' two daughters.

Treehouse Loft In addition to being a very cool place to sleep, this custom-built treehouse attic mattress frees up valuable floor space for reading and playing in this little boy's bedroom.

Cheerful Modern This colorful playroom features multiple floral accents, such as a red, white and orange upholstered couch with coordinating throw pillows. White and yellow cube shelves offer you a spot for storing kids' play items, though a white faux fur rug sits atop the neutral rug.

Traditional Tea A pint-size table and miniature silver tea collection are lovely, kid-friendly additions for this cozy cottage sunroom.

Growing Design Designed with growth in mind, this Moroccan-inspired multipurpose space facilitates drama, study, storage along with the occasional sleepover. The custom U-shaped storage bench is a comfy spot for crafts or can be pulled into a daybed for lounging or sleeping. Watch the rest of the eclectic playroom >>

Basement Art Studio One corner of the remodeled basement is currently an electronics-free creative space where  kids can paint, draw and play games at their table.   Artwork -- hung from Ikea picture rails and curtain rods with clips -- fills the space with vibrant color. See more of this basement remodel >>

Black, White & Bold Bold patterns will be the order of the afternoon in this fashion-forward bedroom playroom. Defined places for sleeping, reading, playing and crafting keep the space from appearing cluttered against the picture black and white striped rug along with raindrop wallpaper. See the rest of this complex woman's bedroom >>

Stylish Storage Who says storage has to be awful? Brightly striped storage containers add pops of fun color to this mild gray play area. For simple cleanup, stylish metal and wood storage bins corral little toys like athletic gear and stuffed animals.   Get more playroom organization ideas >>

Entertainment Hallway An unused nook off an upstairs landing gives a perfect place for play. Classic red theater chairs are a comfortable place to watch movies while a lavish, white carpet covers the floor space for additional coziness when coloring, reading or watching a film.

Door to Creativity A chalkboard-painted door provides hours of fun for kids of all ages in this dreamy playroom. Next to the door, shelves maintain toys, crayons, puzzles and paper off the floor and organized.

Playhouse Under the Stairs No space is wasted in this basement. The vacant area under the stairs was changed into a dream children' clubhouse. To mimic the look of a true cottage, laminate flooring has been installed on the outside and bright orange shutters and a miniature door added for a fun pop of color.

Stick the Landing A huge upstairs landing is currently a serene place to play within this remodeled farmhouse. Designer Tim Brown based the design around a glowing chevron carpet, adding a lot of storage and cozy bean bag seats in bright, coordinating colors.   Watch more of the modern white farmhouse makeover >>

Integrated Design What looks like a large living room is actually a playroom for the children -- but, obviously, among the parents can enjoy also. A number of colours create an area that feels inspirational and creative, ideal for drawing, playing games or doing puzzles together. A lengthy sectional couch provides ample space for a household to curl up in front of a favorite movie while a long TV cabin stylishly hides toys.

Repurpose Old Furniture Save money on a costly toy by turning an old entertainment center into a personal playset for the budding small chef. Get the step-by-step instructions >>

Magnet Art Wall The wall of this sunny playroom is coated in magnetic paint, letting children's artwork to be hung and swapped out effortlessly. See more of this kid-friendly house from HGTV Magazine >>

On the Stage With the addition of a curtained stage, mic, dress-up region and audience seating, a once empty corner is now prime property for a budding singer.

Hidden Bed The whole bedroom may be a playroom if you choose a unique design. With a bed cleverly tucked beneath "trap doors" in the ground, there's lots of extra space for toys and ladders. Photo courtesy of IKEA.

Do It Up With Decals Temporary wall stickers are a damage-free way to decorate a playspace without destroying the walls. Plus, the design can be swapped out to appeal to changing tastes as your little ones grow. Check out more cool wall decals for kids' rooms >>

Scrabble Wall This fun and functional playroom features a custom, life-sized Scrabble board accent wall.

For Book Lovers Interesting wall letters created from children's book pages lend a lively, decorative touch to this playroom reading distance.

Hallway to Fun On one side of this hallway that contributes to a shared women' bedroom, a chalkboard wall invites kids to express their creativity.

Hangin' Around Easily installed in any play area, a comfortable hanging rattan seat is a comfy place to cuddle up, browse and imagine.

For Comfort Play This chic drama area provides seating for both child and parent. A small round table includes built-in toy storage as a plush rug provides cushion for little feet. Nearby, an adult-size couch gives mom or dad somewhere to oversee.   See more of this dreamy black and white nursery >>

Closet Space Peek behind the bookshelves of the tiny girl's room, and you will come across a secret hideaway which comes with a chalkboard wall along with a small seating area for imagination and creativity to drift free.

A Particular Spot for the Older Sibling In this ombre mountain nursery, a built-in toddler bed adds a location for an older sibling to comfortably enjoy a fresh room with the new baby. Shelves on either side of the bed and drawers under include storage for toys and clothing, giving the big child a corner of the room which is all his own. Watch more of this mountain-themed nursery >>

Update a Garden Shed From the floors and ceiling into the walls and light, what was a dingy playhouse is currently a bright, cheerful spot all about toys, crafting and reading.   Learn How to Make your own playshed >>

Endless Art A simple play table using a built-in craft paper channel is the best place for little ones to enjoy a show while creating their own masterpieces.

Secret Castle Tucked away in a basement cupboard beneath the stairs, this enchanting castle playhouse opens the door to your child's imagination. Meanwhile, parents can shut the door to a playroom mess.