Kid's Craft "Corner"

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The house we moved into has a HUGE room over the garage...like 1500 square feet huge.

The thing is massive.

Obviously space is a good thing...but the downside is what do you do with all the space!? With such a giant open room, it's difficult to divide it up...and no one needs 1500 square feet to watch TV.

We've sectioned part of it off with the TV and couch, and part of it with the pool table. There's also a section with the kid's toys, but there was still a LOT of empty space.

While shopping at Lidl this week I found this peal and stick chalkboard decal. It was only $4.99 and it fit our space perfectly. I gave the kid's table and chair set a fresh coat of paint and moved them out of the garage and next to the chalkboard decal. I also picked up some oversized clothespins to hang their artwork on and some cute buckets to store their chalk and markers.

So...while we still have a great deal of dead space to tackle, at least this little section of the wall has a purpose.

(Also, I know this room needs a fresh coat of paint but it's on the WAY back burner). I have zero desire to paint 1500 square feet...




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