August 2, 2017 — By Marirose Krall

Playing Favorites

It’s a rainy day here in New Jersey.

And we are many, many weeks into school summer vacation.

Need we go on? Parents know that a well-appointed kids’ room can be a saving grace when the weather forces everyone indoors. Take a look at some fantastic, fun rooms designed to keep kids occupied (and give parents a break). #kidsroomgoals.

Energy to burn? Joust with a dragon.

Photo: Robert I. Faulkner—Design NJ August/September 2005 Art: Christine O’Brien-Mase
Rain showers not your cup of tea? Host a party.

Photo: Bruce R. Nelson—Design NJ October/November 2005 Designer: Bruce Middleton
Off your game? Play dress-up. Play hopscotch. Play house. Play school.

Photo: Andrew MacIver—Design NJ December 2004/January 2005 Design: Donna J. Schratwieser
Feel like running away to join the circus? Play cards beside the big top instead.

Photo: Melabee M. Miller, Design NJ December 2004/January 2005 Design: Gwynneth Harrington
Stormy weather got you off track? Turn a raining day into a training day.

Photo: Patricia Burke, Design NJ December 2004/January 2005 Design: Robert Monetti
Dealing with lots of drama? Stage a production.

Photo: Phillip Ennis—Design NJ October/November 2016 Design: Barbara Ostrom, CID, Professional ASID, IIDA
Not quite feeling in the pink? Snuggle up and read.

Photo: David Van Scott—Design NJ December2007/January 2008 Designer: Sheila Rich
Rainout? Try table hockey (and snacks!).

Photo: Marisa Pellegrini—Design NJ October/November 2015 Architect: Carol Hewit, PE, AIA
House starting to feel a little like a zoo? Mingle with a menagerie.

Photo: Wing Wong—Design NJ October/November 2017 Design: La Jolie Maison Design Services: Jack Wright