Small space, big hit

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyl-RastUTCRdkBrlIM9hFX7cuX-DB1CMaeHRLDEoLbHXNMNQ0NtTo391EglyPmOghxiqbbvPhMTrFcAUco_li1M8QK9Uw7aanioqR6Q5nuQS3bSQ6mqqNFrfgprymT2uAIaOPoVNgenQ/s1600/orangeminiroomYBlacker.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454637036518706818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyl-RastUTCRdkBrlIM9hFX7cuX-DB1CMaeHRLDEoLbHXNMNQ0NtTo391EglyPmOghxiqbbvPhMTrFcAUco_li1M8QK9Uw7aanioqR6Q5nuQS3bSQ6mqqNFrfgprymT2uAIaOPoVNgenQ/s400/orangeminiroomYBlacker.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />I recently finished a small scale project in one of our boy’s rooms. We call it the “Mini Room.” The space measures 6 feet in depth by 4 feet wide and a mere 4 feet high. The space was stolen from under a new set of attic stairs that were built on the other side of the double closet wall in this bedroom. I have to credit my husband with the idea to create this secret spot for our little guys, although at first I was reluctant ... would it become one more place to store forgotten toys?<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYQpwINgeMouaKrM1IY3NsTNbvYjIY4YNybxg8WDOXzxfjlZCpRJYb7egLo3VpyT1pKGZGqlBakrXiDwUsvqI9va283KjZ_zAq-kZgnT09ivhLLzjXIoku7SQazCoN_UKy1h-CgdHf4E/s1600/wildthingsonrug.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462257252763885010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYQpwINgeMouaKrM1IY3NsTNbvYjIY4YNybxg8WDOXzxfjlZCpRJYb7egLo3VpyT1pKGZGqlBakrXiDwUsvqI9va283KjZ_zAq-kZgnT09ivhLLzjXIoku7SQazCoN_UKy1h-CgdHf4E/s320/wildthingsonrug.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Our well-worn copy of</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> “Where the Wild Things Are</span><span style="font-style: italic;">”</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />To make it more of a destination than a play space, I designed it to function as a small sitting room, which is appropriate as only one of my four boys can completely stand up in it. To make it extra cozy, I found a large round pet bed for seating. I have since picked up a second one since it was such a big hit (also to avoid arguments over who gets to sit on it – well worth another trip to the store!) Soft pillows and snuggly blankets invite lingering, while a shelf of books encourage my little guys to spend quiet time reading.<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhex74UWn3COREDHmDoUlbReg0_cy_0h0CqrKLsOsz_aEveeLnFex3coI6wa3_UI9knV92MTT8wxrfSTBhyphenhyphenk3eoocApXvHota2sT2xK-IyRVaqPYtyrO-0WWROXw-Eo8JcJSo18yfjV2n4/s1600/closetart.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462265257464906466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhex74UWn3COREDHmDoUlbReg0_cy_0h0CqrKLsOsz_aEveeLnFex3coI6wa3_UI9knV92MTT8wxrfSTBhyphenhyphenk3eoocApXvHota2sT2xK-IyRVaqPYtyrO-0WWROXw-Eo8JcJSo18yfjV2n4/s320/closetart.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 197px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I really love this completed project (see, we have finished something!) and the boys have even used the space for sleepovers amongst themselves. Occasionally I will find someone who has snuck the x-box in there for some late night gaming, but for the most part it has been a great place to escape to for a little peace and quiet. </span><span style="font-size:130%;">And just as my husband predicted, the boys love their secret hideaway, or in this case, their boy cave : )<br /><br /><br /></span></div>

Small space, big hit

I recently finished a small scale project in one of our boy’s rooms. We call it the “Mini Room.” The space measures 6 feet in depth by 4 fee...

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