Montessori's principles prioritise quality over quantity. They focus on making a play space that’s more thoughtful with carefully chosen toys and less cluttered to avoid overstimulation in kids.
While parents want to give their kids as many toys as possible, they must also consider the quality and quantity of their playtime. As a parent, you must ensure that your child gets to play with more educational and interactive toys than toys which are unnecessarily loud, avoiding sensory overload.
Designing a minimalistic play space for kids
Imagine a beautiful room with soft pastel tones and wooden storage boxes for keeping all your kids’ favourite toys in one place. Clean and organised, the room has a beautiful dollhouse in one corner and a little teepee tent in another. And there’s your child, calmly playing with their toys while enjoying the serene surroundings of their playroom. Does this idea appeal to you? Then, look below for some wonderful design ideas for creating that perfect minimalistic play space for your kids.
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Neutral and Gentle Shades: Go with pastels, light grey, or beige for a soothing palette. These soft, gentle colours create a soothing background that doesn't overstimulate the senses and makes children happier.
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Natural Colour Schemes: Colour schemes can be inspired by nature. By reflecting the natural environment, earth tones like greens, browns, and blues create an atmosphere of tranquillity and stability.
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Non-toxic paints: Use only non-toxic paints that are safe for kids to play with. When it comes to indoor air quality, it's best to go with low-VOC or VOC-free paints.
Kids teepee tent
Since we are talking about minimalistic play ideas, how can we miss the ambassadors of minimalism—the kids teepee tent? We have previously mentioned how teepees are more than just a trend. It's a cosy little corner for your children to explore endlessly and sleep peacefully. A perfect toy for hours of peaceful merry-making, this adorable tent house is an addition worth having in every toddler’s playroom. It’s not a toy but a tool to support creativity and inspire the early years of childhood.
Teepee tent decor ideas
To design your kid’s playroom with a modern minimalistic approach, here’s how you can use the teepee tent to not only gift your little ones a new thing to play with but also add charm and elegance to their playroom.
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Scandi-inspired Cosy Corner: The Scandinavian theme includes soft pastel shades like white, grey, and beige. You can use similar-coloured flags or fabrics to decorate the tent. Use soft, light-coloured toys to put inside the tent.
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Boho Nature Theme: Boho comes from the earthy colours of nature. Such colours are naturally stimulating for kids, and they bring them closer to nature. Add a tinge of colour, like green, light brown, and cream shades, to make your kids’ playroom look more earthy and natural. You can also put some nature-based children's books inside the tent if you like.
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Dreamy stargazers: Who doesn’t like a beautiful stargazing sight right on top of their head? So, let’s decorate the tent with white and pale blue colours. You can hang some glittery stars on the top and add LED lights for the glowy appearance to the tent. Put soft cushions inside and a light beige muslin tied at the entrance. You can also play some light and calming music for an extra dreamy effect. Read storybooks in the night if you like.
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Whimsical Fairyland: For giving a fairyland look to your kid’s tenthouse, use colours like blush pink, white, and grey. You can put flower decorations on the poles. Use natural scents to create a beautiful princess aura. Use wooden toys like the princess vanity table or dollhouse for kids for an interactive and immersive play experience.
While we have tried to put together some intriguing theme ideas for decorating the playroom in general and the teepee tent in particular, you can explore some other ideas that your toddler might enjoy. You can also put a label on your child’s tenthouse entrance that reads their name, like “Harlow’s Tent House.” Such an arrangement gives children more authority over their play area, and they love to spend time there.
Wrap up!
Teepees are a wonderful way to add play and elegant decor to your kid’s playroom. Their benefits exceed those of a usual toy because they support the emotional and social needs of a child. The teepee is an excellent gift for your little ones, providing the perfect place for a cosy nap or a nook for building friendships.
We hope that the guide above gave you useful insights and will help you find the next best toy for your kids. Explore our entire collection of toys at Barnshenn for newborns and toddlers. Are you in search of additional inspiration? Hop on to our social media handles, like TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram, for more gift inspiration for toddlers. See you in the next blog.
FAQ
1. At what age is the teepee tent suitable for kids?
Ans: A teepee tent is suitable for kids aged two and above. Older children can also enjoy the tenthouse.
2. What are the developmental benefits of a teepee tent?
Ans: A teepee tent promotes independent play in kids, as children need to assemble the tent before playing, only under adult supervision. It also nurtures motor skills and open-ended play in children.
3. Is the teepee tent safe for play?
Ans: Yes, the teepee tent is completely safe for children to play with, as it is made with 100% cotton fabric and poles from non-toxic pinewood.
