From digital projections of video games that transform any floor into an immersive activity to interactive games inside hospital walls activated by magnets, there are boundless inspirations when designing a public kids play area for children of young age.
Playful, fruit-inspired furniture are tactile in a way that engages young children, a particularly difficult task especially when someone busy like a galleria or airport gate. When coupled with a floor mat that has been customized to a specific city or neighborhood, kids are also drawn in especially when it relates to themselves. Just two examples, they alone could play a part in communicating to the child that this a play space for them in the midst of a hectic bustling environment.
Additionally, many modern schools and even some retail stores have begun the creation of a sensory-driven play room, where children are easily immersed and often content exploring the various activities.
28 Kids Play Area Inspirations
From Personalized Neighborhood Mats to Collapsible Dollhouse Chairs:
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Simplified Playground Toys
The 'Wonder Wave' Delivers a Variety of Different Healthy Activities
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Fruit-Inspired Furniture
The Mandarin Pouf by MRTNV Peels Open for Playful Versatility
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Children's Design Festivals
The Kids Design Week in Milan is the First of Its Kind for Young Ones
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Collapsible Dollhouse Chairs
Torafu Architects' Design Transforms from Toy to Furniture Piece
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Sushi Transformer Toys
This Transforming Sushi Set Turns Japanese Cuisine into Action Figures
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Creative Cooking Games
This Food Game Teaches Kids How to Prep Real World Meals
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Playful Anime-Inspired Trains
The Pokemon Train Will Bring a Smile to Your Pokemaster Kids' Faces
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Playful Slotted Carpetscapes
Pocket Rug Lets You Stash Toys and Create Unique Settings for Games
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Crafty Kid Campers
This DIY Cardboard Camper Playhouse Allows Children to Act Like Adults
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Minimalist Toy Toters
The Koloro Wagon Makes it Easy to Get Kids to Clean Up After Play
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Felt Food Toys
CreationByM Crafts a Diverse Range of Plush and Educational Dishes
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Wavy Student Lounges
The Svet Vmes Architects Firm Designed This Modern Student Lounge
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LEGO-Like Cardboard Forts
Buildies by Brian Lilly are Playhouses Made Out of Blocks
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Oversized Coloring Canvases
Perfectly Smitten's Giant Coloring Book Page is Ideal for Classrooms
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Playroom Therapy-Focused Interiors
The PlayRoom by WeNew Innovation Gives Children Help
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Girly Serving Tray Sets
Pich Shop's Princess Dinner Set Boasts Dishware and Utensils
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Continuity-Focused School Designs
Aberrant Architecture Designs a School in London
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Interactive Hospital Walls
These Waiting Room Walls Now Entertain Hospitalized Children in the UK
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Interactive Game Projectors
The Lumo Interactive Projector Turns Kids' Rooms Into Playgrounds
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Gamified Tot Meal Plates
The Dinner Winner Plate for Kids Makes Cleaning a Plate Fun
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Vibrant Sensory Classrooms
This Polish Kindergarten Classroom Design Focuses on Color & the Senses
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Multi-Functioning Activity Tables
The Build and Store Activity Table Brings Kids Together
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Adorable Faux Taxidermy
Etsy's Gills Pop Art Emporium Creates Stuffed Animal Wall Decor
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Car-Themed Modular Toys
The Mega Bloks First Builders Fast Tracks Raceway is Fun and Affordable
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Eco Flat-Pack Playsets
BrikBilt's Toys Serve as a Cheap LEGO Playset Alternative
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Outdoor Tetris Furniture
These Playground-Oriented Furniture Pieces are Fun for Kids and Adults
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Personalized Neighborhood Mats
The 'I Am Here' Map Familiarizes Kids with Their Surroundings
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Colorbook-Covered Walls
The PIXERS 'Let's Color!' Collection for Kids Creates a Crafty Atmosphere
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Anti-Texting School Ads
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Alert-Enabled Soap Dispensers
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Modular Cat Furniture
These LEGO-Like Cubes Create a Customizable Habitat for a Cat
Mixed Material Furniture
VOLK Collaborates with Coral & Tusk for Playful and Modern Designs
Disney Princess Selfies
Etsy’s Hungry Designs Modernizes Classic Cartoon Characters
Water-Filtering Seesaws
The 'OasiSaw' Water Pump System Makes Child's Play of Obtaining Well Water
Eco Popsicle Packaging
Vegetable and Fruit Treats are Wrapped in Green, Recyclable Sleeves
Collapsible Dollhouse Chairs
Torafu Architects' Design Transforms from Toy to Furniture Piece
Crayon-Embedded Consoles
The Phant Chair Incorporates Spaces for Kids to Stash Colored Pencils
Culturally Diverse Dolls
Maplelea's Canadian Girls Are a Cute & Educational Toy Doll Collection
Maze-Like Child Boutiques
The 'Kindo' Store Combines a Sense of Play with High-End Clothing
Playful Geometric Domes
This DIY Cardboard Playhouse Provides Inexpensive Playtime for Children
Playful Snack Blocks
Varvara Komarova's Snack Packaging Concept Doubles as a Toy for Kids
Sushi Transformer Toys
This Transforming Sushi Set Turns Japanese Cuisine into Action Figures
Indoor Playground Abodes
The Jerry House Allows People to Relax and Have Fun
Post-Breakup Coloring Books
This Coloring Book is Designed to Help Users Overcome a Breakup
Luminous Fabric Installations
Wonderwall by LIKEarchitects is an Imaginative Interactive Exhibit
Time Zone-Themed Rugs
This Funky Rug Design Will Portray Your Wanderlust
Playful Anime-Inspired Trains
The Pokemon Train Will Bring a Smile to Your Pokemaster Kids' Faces
Body Positive Coloring Books
This Coloring Book is Filled with Body Positive Illustrations
Minimalist Handcrafted Toys
The Collectible WOO Toys Represent Different Elements in Nature
Abstract Monster Decor
These Stack and Scare Blocks from Anthropologie Make Building Fun
Female Empowering Dollhouses
Roominate is an Unconventional Female Empowerment Tool for Girls
Playful Geometric Furniture
Vertical Village by MVRDV is Made Entirely Out of Foam
Interactive Art Museums
Manila’s Art in Island Gallery Immerses Art Lovers into Paintings
Animalistic Orange Packaging
NOMsters Boxes Feature Engaging Imagery of Fruit-Eating Beasts
Theme Park Simulators
Samsung's eMotion Project Prescribes Virtual Reality as Medical Treatment
Op Art Dishware Collections
The Richard Brendon and Patternity Plate Range Boasts Vivid Graphics
Toy CT Scanners
Creative Arts Designs Playful Machines for Hospital Waiting Rooms
Pepperoni Pizza Soaps
This Sudsy Soap is Designed to Look Like a Piece of Delicious Pizza
Raw Plastic Dishware
Plag by Wael Seaiby Transforms the Modular Material in an Unexpected Way
LEGO Holiday Decor
Chris McVeigh Creates DIY Ornaments that are Cheerful and Playful
Gameified Sushi Sets
Plaplax's Sushi Set for Kids is a Fun Puzzle Game
Social Media Coloring Books
'Color Me Book' Turns Instagram Pictures into Adult Coloring Books
Palace-Inspired School Buildings
This School by Studio 44 Fuses Palaces with Schools
Appetizing Asian LEGO Food
This Block Sushi Looks Strangely Good, for LEGO
Windowless Wall Abodes
The Kusatsu Home by ALTS Design Office is Modern
DIY Fantasy Dishware
These Paper Plates are Cleverly Upcycled into Geeky Dishes
Giant Round Stuffed Animals
Squishable is a New York Start-Up that Capitalized on Social Media
Wall-to-Wall Coloring Books
The Giant Coloring Roll Turns the Childhood Pastime into Wallpaper Art
Outdoorsy Shopping Spaces
This 'North Face' Store Brings an Outdoor Retail Experience Indoors
Infant DJ Schools
Brooklyn's Baby DJ School Introduces Kids to Sophisticated Music Early
Cartoon Town LEGO Dioramas
Matt De Lanoy Creates an Impressively Detailed LEGO Springfield
Unbalanced Playground Sets
Capucine Diancourt Tests Children to Find Stability with His Designs
Cup-Containing Steepers
This Tea Infuser Mug Features a Loose Leaf Tea Leaves-Brewing Basket
Intergalactic Area Rugs
The Millennium Falcon Area Rug Gears You Up for the Next Film
Abstract Indoor Playgrounds
This Black and White Playground was Built in Somerset House
X-Accented Area Rugs
These Kisses Carpets Bring Sweet and Colorful Details to Your Interior Decor
Wage Gap Coloring Books
This Adult Coloring Book from Bizwomen Comments on Pay Inequality
Educational Robot Toys
Codie Takes a Simple Gaming Approach to Teaching Coding to Children
Pool Float Donuts
This Flamingo and Unicorn Donut Recipe is Inspired by Fun Flotation Devices
Bulbous Berry Lighting
These Cranberry Outdoor Lights Double up as Technicolor Chairs
Fantasy LEGO Figurines
These Game of Thrones LEGO Characters are Great for Little Fans of the Show
Surreal Vintage Furniture
This Contemporary Furniture and Lighting Collection is Stunning
Artfully Transformative Glassware
These Fairy Tale Drinking Glasses Teach Kids about Physics
Wearable Programming Toys
The DynePods Can Be Used To Create Interactive Programs For Toys
Kids' K-Pop Shows
Nickelodeon's 'Make It Pop' Show Brings Korean Style and Music to the West
Mini Iconic British Vehicles
The Avigo Mini Cooper Ride-On Makes Authentic Horn and Engine Sounds
DIY Robot Toys
Hasbro Adds 3D Printed Transformers to Shapeway's SuperFanArt Category
Personified Sushi Guides
Slimu's Types of Sushi Graphics Are a Visual Treat
Insect-Infused Sushi
Peter Yung Sells Insect Sushi that is Unrecognizably Buggy
Nostalgic TV Necklaces
VonTrashJewellery Sells Necklaces That Boast the Logos of Iconic TV Shows
Alternate Reality Games
Schuh's Shops Are Portals for Google's Ingress Location-Based Game
Illuminating Seesaw Sculptures
The Luminothérapie Art Project Inspires Relive Playground Memories
Superhero Molded Mugs
This Spider-Man Mold Mug Celebrates the New Spider-Man Movie
Typographic Building Blocks
'TypeBlocks' is a Building Block Set That Teaches Kids About Typefaces
Tapas Wine Lids
The Wine Glass Appetizer Plates Let You Walk, Wine & Dine at the Same Time
Accessible Gardening Packets
SeedTabs Make Gardening as Easy as Drinking Coffee
Interactive Abstract Lamps
MOW Light Gives Every Type of Illumination, Controlled by Its Position
Halloween Coloring Projects
The Haunted Haus by Moses Knows is a Three-Dimensional Activity
Building Block Bus Stops
London's LEGO Bus Stop Celebrates 200 Years of Bus Service
Castle-Inspired Schools
Prachasongkroa Kindergarden Incorporates a Fantastical Architectural Tower
Anxiety-Alleviating Robots
'Huggable' is a Robot Teddy That Helps Comfort Hospitalized Children
Gamified Tot Meal Plates
The Dinner Winner Plate for Kids Makes Cleaning a Plate Fun
On-Body Medicine Injectors
The Neulasta Delivery Kit Helps with Chemotherapy Treatment at Home
Aquarium-Resembling Confections
These Japanese Goldfish Sweets are Modeled After Ancient Tradition
Galatic Chopping Boards
The Millennium Falcon Cutting Board is Perfect for Any Star Wars Fan
Carbon Fiber Tiles
Mark Carpenter Designs LEGO Pieces for Style-Savvy Adults
3D Printing Toy Apps
Modio Enables Children to Design and Create Their Own Custom Action Figures
Hanging Box Interior Design
NBJ Architectes Renovates the GIPES Institute in France
Rainbow Pinwheel Rugs
The Spin Carpets Make Vibrant and Whimsical Additions to a Drab Room
Life-Saving Social Campaigns
The Red Cross' Like for Life Uses Instagram to Demonstrate CPR
Monolithic White Volume Abodes
The Thao Dien House is Renovated to Look More Modern
Slender Window Abodes
Takahashi Maki and Associates Build a Thin Home in Japan
Entertaining Toy Shops
Hamleys Toy Shop in Moscow Displays Toys Like Amusements in a Theme Park
Party Animal Plates
Wild Dining's Party Plates Are Perfect for Partiers Who Like to Go Apes
Emergency Room Trackers
This Tool Tells You Where You'll Receive Emergency Healthcare First
African Safari Mobile Games
Kate and Harry in Africa Lets Kids Explore An African Safari
Crochet Breakfast Coasters
This Egg and Toast Coaster Set Will Keep Your Drinks Cozy Warm
Eco Flat-Pack Playsets
BrikBilt's Toys Serve as a Cheap LEGO Playset Alternative
Childlike Dishware Collections
Chi Chi's Colorful Tableware is Sold in a Functional Set
Healthcare Training Robots
Normandale Community College's Mannequins Assist with Hospital Training
Retro Console Board Games
This Shogi Board Game is Designed in the Likes of Nintendo Game Boy
Packaged Playtime Ads
These Ads for Parents by Itsy Bitsy FM Turn Quality Time into Products
Printed Sushi-Loving Tees
The SASHIMI T-Shirt by Jessica Sin Celebrates the Asian Seafood Snack
Fantasy Game Tributes
This GOT Version of the Popular Guess Who Game is Humorous
Empowering Female Toy Ads
The GoldieBlox Toy Company Creates Toys for Female Innovators
Autonomous Hospital Robots
The Terapio Robot is Designed To Replace Medical Carts
Bulletproof Blankets
The Bodyguard Blanket for Kids Gives New Meaning to 'Safety Blanket'
Baby Burger Rompers
These Burger and Fries Baby Onesies are Nostalgically Cute
Interactive Children's TV
My Nick Jr. Has Been Especially Created for the Watching Habits of Kids
Memory-Supplementing Apps
Samsung's Memory Recaller Helps Alzheimer Patients Cope with Memory Loss
Pen-Sized Guitars
The FretPen is a Writing Utensil That Doubles as a Miniature Guitar
Microwaveable Restaurant Meals
Denny's Restaurant's Jambalaya in a Cup Can Be Made at Home
Calligraphy-Inspired Architecture
Frei + Saarinen Rebuild a Community Hall in Switzerland
Y-Shaped Hostels
LAVA Builds the Bayreuth Youth Hostel in Germany
Digitally Enhanced Boardgames
Golem Arcana Embeds Traditional Rule Book into an App
Revitalized Ancient Courtyards
'Micro-yuan’er' Transforms a Courtyard into a Renewed Art Space
Creepy Cranium Chocolates
Blackchocolateco Makes Chocolate That Resembles an Anatomical Skull
Pop Star Toy Parodies
Little Lamby Covers OneRepublic’s ‘Counting Stars’
Dream Heist Board Games
Go Three Dream Levels Deep with the Inceptor Board Game
Board Game-Extending Apps
MONOPOLY zAPPed Introduces Mini Games to Enhance the Playing Experience
Colorfully Curved Seating Arrangements
The Sparkle Krib by Karim Rashid was Featured in Milan
Animal Awareness Coloring Books
'E is for Endangered' is an Animal Coloring Book for All Ages
Educational Crayon Sets
These Crayons Help Children Learn the Periodic Table of Elements
Sci-Fi Battlement Games
XCOM: the Board Game is Played Alongside an App
Educational Jam Boxes
Kissan's Jam Packed Fun Moments Contains a Healthy Snack and an Activity
Gourmet Comfort Food Meals
Reddit Turns Ordinary College Student Meals into Gourmet Comfort Foods
Customizable Superhero Sets
The DIY 6" Action Figure Kits Encourage Kids to Personalize Their Toys
Historic Hotel Games
Plaza-opoly is the Plaza Hotel's Version of the Classic Monopoly Game
Kid-Focused Yoga Games
This Playing Card Deck Features Yoga Poses for Kids
Seagull Party Skewers
Dinner Guests Will Swarm Your Dining Table with These Seagull Picks
Playful Robotic Apps
The Robot Factory by Tinybop Helps Kids Virtually Build and Test Machines
Hi-Tech Block Toys
TinkerBots Are the Next Generation of Building Block Toys
School Attendance-Taking Apps
The BeHere App Automatically Checks Off Present Students
Architectural Game Packaging
This Jenga Packaging Replicates the Exterior of the Poznan University
Patriotic Door Decor
This Handmade Wreath from Etsy Celebrates the 4th of July
Dress-Up Wooden Dolls
Rock & Pebbles Toys Are Simple and Easy to Customize
Table-Encompassing Rugs
The Cassette Carpet Features Slits for Slotting in Side Tables
Melting Organ Campaigns
These Melting Ice Sculptures Reveal Organs to Encourage New Donors
Bespoke Backgammon Boards
Alexandra Llewellyn Creates Personalized Board Game Sets
Celeb-Spoofing Shirts
This Smoking Hot Tee Will Be a Hit After Last Night's Shia LaBeouf Arrest
Holiday LEGO Sets
The Santa's Workshop Building Block Collection is Perfect for the Winter
Adorable Building Block Plushies
CUBEziez Creates Cubed Blocks That Resembles Wild Animals
Rap Arithmetic Lessons
Flocabulary Schools Kids with Math, Science and Language-Themed Raps
Moveable Inflatable Architecture
The La Bull d’Air Speaks to a Need for Nomadic Structures