Home is where the playroom is.

Whether your kids have a corner of the living room or an entire space to call their own, playrooms (in whatever form they take) are a place where kids’ imaginations can roam free. As we approach the holiday season, if you’re looking for a big-ticket item to add to your kids’ space, we have you covered.

Personally, I’ve spent the entire three years of my daughter’s life trying to make her the best playroom possible. I’m constantly rearranging, restructuring, and researching the top items to add. Below are 12 of the best staples to upgrade any play space.


FIGGY PLAY COUCH

Source: Figgy Play

Designed by parents for kids, the Figgy Play Couch is a modular fort building kit. Kids can build everything from a rocket ship to a reading nook with six cushions that feature velcro connectors, stain/spill-proof material, and machine-washable fabrics. Figgy is free from harmful chemicals and eco-friendly.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $269+
  • Age:
  • 1+

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MAGNOLIA — REAL WOOD 7-IN-1 PLAYSET

Made from New Zealand Pine, this playset features monkey bars, a mini rock climbing wall, a ladder, a slide, a swing, and more. It's designed to help kids foster their cognitive skills, muscle development, coordination, and spatial awareness.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $499
  • Age:
  • 2+

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ACORN COUCH

From building a fort with friends or a nook for a nap, there are many possibilities.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $150
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SENSORY PEAPOD FLOOR CHAIR

The Sensory Peapod Floor Chair is great for regulation and offers kids a snug, secure retreat. The canoe-shaped design shields kids from overwhelming stimuli and soothes sensory sensitivities.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $68.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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WALNUT — 9-IN-1 SWEDISH LADDER WALL GYM AND CLIMBER

This multifunctional gym and climber attaches to the wall to save space. There are nine different stations, including a trapeze swing, a rope ladder, a rock wall, a slide, and more. Kids will work on their core strength, balance, and flexibility.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $549
  • Age:
  • 1+

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WOODEN STAR DINER RESTAURANT

Order up! This '50s-style diner playset features a kitchen on one side and seating for two on the other. The kitchen comes with an oven, stovetop and grill, two-shelf fridge, drink dispenser, and milkshake mixer.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $279.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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TWO N’ ONE KITCHEN CAFÉ

Kids will enjoy a toy faucet, a cafe chalkboard, and interactive oven dials. The two-in-one set comes with more than 25 accessories, including play cups, silverware, plates, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.88
  • Age:
  • 2+

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TINY TARGET — CHECKLANE

The free-standing, Target-branded, 360-degree play space features shelves, play items, a pretend credit card, a beeping scanner, and a hand-crank conveyor belt.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $149.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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CHUCKLE & ROAR PLAY & CREATE SENSORY TABLE

This two-in-one, kid-size wooden table includes three bins for play and storage. Comes with Dream Sand, three dry-erase markers, and 30 activities for no-mess, learning fun.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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HARMONY TOY STORAGE BOX

This storage box is made with a mix of wood and plastic. It features a large bottom storage as well as shelves to hold books and toys for kids across all age ranges. Available in gray, white, and pink styles.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $149.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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ACORN AVENUE BALANCE BOARD

Kids can use this balance board indoors or outdoors to relax, stretch, and jump. It features a durable wood design and a soft felt bottom and holds up to 150 pounds.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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STAPELSTEIN RAINBOW SET – PASTEL

This set of six stackable pastel-toned stones and a bright confetti board includes everything needed for open-ended play. Kids can balance, hop, and toss these durable and eco-friendly stones, which offer a light, playful color palette that looks great in the playroom or anywhere in your home.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $219
  • Age:
  • 1+

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About the author

Nicole Savas

Nicole Savas

As a kid, Nicole either wanted to be a professional toy player-wither or a writer. Somehow, as social media editor for The Toy Insider, The Toy Book, and The Pop Insider, she’s found a career as both. She's grateful to work somewhere that she can fully embrace both her love of teddy bears and her admiration for the Oxford comma. When she's not playing with toys at work, she's playing with her baby girl at home.

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