After a two week redesign, what was a dark, contractor-grade finished attic is currently a shiny, happy place for playing matches, experimentation with crafts and hosting sleepovers.

Attic Translation: A Space to Play After a two week redesign, what was a dark, contractor-grade finished attic is currently a shiny, happy place for playing matches, experimentation with crafts and hosting sleepovers. To provide the little space a large, open feel installation tv wall mount . designer Brian Patrick Flynn combined sea foam blue with a grassy shade of green, subsequently combined traditional and contemporary design styles for something unique and up-to-date.   See more of the attic-turned-playroom >>

Attic Conversion: Work Meets Fun In its original state, the inset regions across the dormers were a waste of space. To give these areas a genuine purpose, they have been converted into two separate assignments nooks complete with custom floating desks. The distance in between was then made to an enjoyable and imaginative felt activity wall.   Learn how to make this DIY activity wall >>

Attic Conversion: DIY Craft Table To complete the space, designer Brian Patrick Flynn produced a clever, crafty activity table by cutting an old kitchen table and incorporating a mixing bowl to the center for art supplies and pens.   Learn how to make this DIY artwork table >>

Window to the World Tucked into a narrow market, this enchanting window seat was constructed deep to accommodate two children or many stuffed buddies. The white foundation and grey cushion are perfect foils for the bright mixture of pillows, toys as well as the cheery yellow color. Watch more of the travel-inspired playroom >>

Business Kid Can you share your house 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 supplies.

Dress Up Do your kids like to wear dress and plays up? Create easy storage that doubles as a display for many of their costumes.   Learn how to create this simple costume display and storage stand >>

Upcycle for Fun Home improvement bloggers Sherry and John Petersik filled their kid's play space with upcycled things and tidy, simple colours.   The seats are out of a thrift store, and John cut the base of a Target side table to make it just the right height for Clara to sit and playwith.   Watch more of the stunning house featured in HGTV Magazine >>

Cohesive Family Room Design One corner of this midcentury modern family room was made for entertaining little ones. To appeal to imaginative thoughts, North Fork Design Co. created a vibrant space that seamlessly integrates just the right amount of color, pattern and natural texture.   Watch more kid-friendly home design from North Fork Design Co. >>

Play to Their Interests With a dad that plays professional baseball, it's no wonder that the kids love it too. Large baseball-themed marquee letters along with a plush baseball bead rug stylishly tie together the sport theme in this enjoyable, rustic playroom.

Office Space No need to get a babysitter! If you work at home, adding a play space for 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 gives a soft place to perform while a tall white storage cabinet keeps toys, art equipment and operate documents neatly arranged.

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

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

Kitchen Play Area According to America's Most Desperate Kitchens, this kitchen area was designed to be appreciated. Adjacent to both the office and kitchen area, the kids' play area provides small ones with a location to play within vision while mom and dad fix the household's meals.

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

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

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

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

Moving On Up In a small space, creativity is essential.   The designers of this charming playroom upped the fun factor by opening the space above the bathroom and including a loft for those homeowners' two daughters.

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

Cheerful Modern This colorful playroom includes multiple floral accents, including a red, orange and white upholstered sofa with coordinating throw pillows. White and yellow block shelves offer a spot for storing kids' play things, while a white faux fur rug sits atop the neutral carpet.

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

Growing Layout Designed with expansion in mind, this Moroccan-inspired multipurpose space facilitates drama, research, storage and the occasional sleepover. The custom U-shaped storage bench is a comfy spot for crafts or could be dragged into a daybed for lounging or sleeping. Watch the rest of this eclectic playroom >>

Basement Art Studio 1 corner of this remodeled basement is now an electronics-free creative space where  kids can paint, draw and play matches at their table.   Artwork -- hung out of Ikea picture rails and curtain sticks with clips -- fills the space with vibrant colour. See more of this basement remodel >>

Black, White & Rare Bold patterns are the order of the afternoon within this fashion-forward bedroom playroom. Defined areas for reading, sleeping, crafting and playing keep the room from appearing cluttered against the graphic black and white striped rug along with raindrop wallpaper. Watch the rest of this complex woman's bedroom >>

Stylish Storage Who says storage has to be awful? Brightly striped storage bins include pops of pleasure color to this mild gray play area. For easy cleanup, stylish metal and wood storage bins corral small toys like sporting equipment and stuffed animals.   Get more playroom organization ideas >>

Entertainment Hallway An unused nook off an upstairs landing provides a ideal location for play. Classic red theater seats are a comfy place to watch films while a plush, white rug covers the floor space for additional coziness while coloring, reading or watching a movie.

Door to Creativity A chalkboard-painted door provides hours of fun for children of all ages within this dreamy playroom. Alongside the door, shelves keep toys, crayons, paper and puzzles off the ground and organized.

Playhouse Beneath the Stairs No space is wasted in this basement. The vacant area under the staircase was changed into a fantasy kids' clubhouse. To mimic the appearance of a true cottage, laminate flooring has been installed on the exterior and bright crimson shutters plus a miniature door added for a enjoyable pop of colour.

Stick the Landing A large upstairs landing is now a serene place to play in this remodeled farmhouse. Designer Tim Brown based the layout around a glowing chevron rug, including plenty of storage and comfy bean bag seats in vivid, coordinating colors.   Watch more of this modern white farmhouse makeover >>

Integrated Design What looks like a massive living room is really a playroom for the kids -- but, of course, among the parents can enjoy as well. Multiple colors make an area that feels creative and inspirational, perfect for drawing, playing games or doing puzzles together. A lengthy sectional couch provides ample space for a household to unwind in front of a favorite movie while a long TV cabin stylishly reaches toys.

Repurpose Old Furniture Save money on an expensive toy kitchen 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 the luminous playroom is coated in magnetic paint, letting children's art to be wrapped and swapped out effortlessly. See more of the kid-friendly house from HGTV Magazine >>

On the Period With the accession of a curtained stage, microphone, dress-up region and audience seating, a formerly empty corner is prime property for a budding singer.

Hidden Bed The whole bedroom can be a playroom if you choose a special design. Having a bed tucked under "trap doors" in the ground, there's plenty of additional space for toys and ladders. Photo courtesy of IKEA.

Do It Up With Decals Temporary wall decals are a damage-free way to decorate a playspace without ruining 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 practical playroom features a custom, life-sized Scrabble board accent wall.

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

Hallway to Fun On the side of this hallway that leads to a shared women' bedroom, a chalkboard wall invites children to share their creativity.

Hangin' Around Easily installed in any play area, a comfy hanging rattan chair is a comfy spot to cuddle up, read and imagine.

For Relaxation Perform This chic play area offers seating for both child and parent. A small round table includes built-in toy storage while a plush rug provides cushion for little feet. Nearby, an adult-size couch gives mom or dad somewhere to oversee.   Watch more of the dreamy black and white nursery >>

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

A Particular Spot for your Older Sibling In this ombre mountain necklace, a built-in toddler bed adds a location for an older sibling to enjoy a fresh room with the new baby. Shelves on each side of the bed and drawers below add storage for toys and clothing, providing the large child a corner of this room which is all his own. See more of this mountain-themed nursery >>

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

Endless Art A simple play table with a built-in craft paper station is the perfect place for little ones to enjoy a show whilst creating their own masterpieces.

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