We wanted a playroom for the kids to throw away, so we converted a cupboard for £50
A mum has been praised for her ingenuity after showing how she converted a cupboard under the stairs into a playroom for her children.
Jade explained that she wanted her two children to have their “own space”, so she found a clever way to transform the otherwise redundant closet.
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In one video oN TikTok she gave a glimpse into the beautiful room, which was furnished with books, toys and even a small toy kitchen, making it the perfect place for the kids to play.
“POV: You turned the closet under the stars into a little playroom for your kids so they have their own space to throw away,” she wrote on top of the video.
“Although I’m pretty sure we like it there as much as they do!” Jade joked in the caption.
The clip showed her pulling aside the rainbow tassel curtain to reveal the room, which had the kitchen on one side and glow in the dark star stickers – £4.99 from Amazon – all over the wall.
She had already painted the room with some leftover paint from her son’s nursery and added, “You can use whatever you have in the shed!”
Luckily, Jade already had many of the items herself, but estimated the whole makeover would have cost around £50 if she hadn’t.
The floor was covered with foam number squares, which she bought for £9.99 from B&M, and the mirror, surrounded by £6.99 floral lighting from The Range, made the room seem bigger than it actually was.
On the other wall was an alphabet poster, which she got from Aldi for £2.99, and a £7 shelf from Argos with some children’s books.
While they already had the kitchen, Jade suggested you could put whatever you wanted in its place – “dressing table, drawing table or anything else that takes up a lot of space in the living room,” she laughed.
The comments section was quickly filled with people praising the incredible makeover, with one person writing: “I love this!
“Imagine someone comes and you say, oh, sorry, the kids are just in the cupboard under the stairs!”
“I was worried about her telling people about this!” Jade laughed in response.
“At school I can imagine the kid saying, ‘My mom makes me go in the cupboard under the stairs,’” another joked.
“Imagine her at school saying ‘mum lets me play in the cupboard under the stairs’,” giggled a third.
While Jade replied: “Oh, she will 100% sell us right down the river!”
“I did this at one point, but we made it more ‘cosy’ for the kids,” someone else wrote.
More parenting hacks
IF you want to make your life as a new mom easier, here are nine hacks you won’t want to miss.
1. Routine charts
Create visual charts for daily routines. Use pictures and stickers to make them attractive to younger children.
2. Meal planning
Plan meals a week in advance to save time and reduce stress. Involve your children in meal preparation to teach them cooking skills.
3. Toy rotation
Keep some of the toys put away and change them regularly. This keeps playtime fresh and exciting without the need for constant new purchases.
4. DIY cleaning solutions
Make child-safe cleaning solutions with vinegar and baking soda. It is effective and keeps harsh chemicals away from little hands.
5. Timeout jar
Create a time-out jar filled with calming activities written on slips of paper. When emotions are running high, children can choose an activity to help them calm down.
6. Educational apps
Use educational apps and websites to make screen time productive. Look for programs that offer interactive learning on topics your child is interested in.
7. Command Center
Set up a family command center with a calendar, key hooks and a bulletin board. It helps everyone stay organized and on top of daily schedules.
8. Emergency package
Keep a small emergency kit in the car with essentials like snacks, water, first aid supplies and a change of clothes. It is a lifesaver for unexpected situations.
9. Label everything
Use labels for clothing, school supplies and lunch boxes. It makes it easier to keep track of belongings, especially in shared spaces like schools.
“The floor was foamed out, Christmas lights and it looked so cute.
“They never used it again after week one! Lol (I went in more often than they did)!”
“I’m pretty sure I like it there more than she does right now too,” Jade admitted.
“What a great idea, I love it!” another praised.
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