I'd be inclined to try a 6 or 7 foot round rug, to soften all the rectangles. I would pick a very low pile; you can always add a thicker pad underneath, but the smoother surface makes it easier to rake up small toys like Legos.

If you go to Rugs.com, they have a visual search tool. Pick round, and it will show lots of options on a single screen, rather than clicking through a lot of search criteria. If you see a style you like and click on it, the site will then offer you other sizes in the same style as well as similar looks.

Keep in mind the more pattern you have, the harder it will be to see those Legos before you step on them!

I couldn't tell if your walls are dark gray or blue, but here are a few options; the first seems best paired with your art.

This is so helpful! Thank you very much! The walls are dark blue with some green undertones.

Thoughts on how to hang the artwork?

I need a lot more info as to the age of the kids because all that tall storage will never be used with little kids and IMO older kids don’t need a playroom they can play in their bedrooms or in a basement not the focal point of the entry to your home. This is now a tiny room and any rug is going to have to be quite small I would look at ruggables since kids are never clean and tidy when they play and ruggables are washable.As for the art I would hang them sxs

Patricia—I gave this room a TON of thought. My kids are very young and I designed this playroom as to keep certain toys up high that need to be asked for. I LOVE love love the idea of having my children play in a special room off the living room instead of sending them off to their room or the basement. We love spending time together as a family and love the idea of having everyone be together. If you have any suggestions in regards to the paintings, a chair, or size of rug, I’d love to hear it.

My rule of thumb when hanging my art is that the center ( midpoint?) of the art be hung approximately 60” from the floor . I’d hang yours side by side.

Very helpful, thank you!

A few more random thoughts - consider NOT putting the white table in the middle of the room, and leave the center clear. (My grandkids - 6, 4, 2, baby -seem to expand to fit any space). As your kids grow they'll want space to build towers, lay out race car tracks, use a pop up tent, castle or other imaginative play gear, etc. Parallel play takes up more room than everyone playing one thing. Leave some room to spread out if you can!

Also, little kids love beanbags.....

Such constructive feedback, thank you! I was thinking that I’d get a bench about 13” deep between the 2 cabinets and then when floor space is needed, we could always push that rectangular table up against it? If not in the middle of the room, then where should I place the rectangular activity table? My 3 year old loves to use it for sensory bins and building.

I like the pictures vertical with more wall space showing. Whichever you do, I'd wait until you get your cubby/pillows in place, so you can be sure the art is hung high enough that the kids won't bump it while hopping on/off the seating.

Would the activity table fit on the other side of the black chair? Otherwise, you might be better off to choose between it (with some bins underneath), the bench/cubby set up, and the small table and chairs. Looks like two of those will fit but three might be too much. You haven't said how many kids you have, or if the 3 year old is the oldest or youngest, but regardless, they all grow fast and will take up space themselves!! Perhaps you should live with what you have for a bit and then decide, even though that goes against the urge to finish the room! Good luck!

Thank you so much—appreciate your help! I have a 3 year old and a 4 month old :)

I'm wondering if the rug should be colorful or neutral? And then if the chair should be colorful or neutral?

Personally, I'd do a neutral chair, assuming it is the more expensive purchase and might transition to a different space some day. Then an inexpensive colorful rug. Rugs can be subjected to a lot of accidents with little kids ;-) .

You said this room is right off the living room and a focal point. Personally, my choice of rug, wingback chair, etc. would depend not only on how they they look/function in this room but also how they relate to the adjacent space(s). Do you share that same goal or are you OK with this room marching to it's own drumbeat?

@JT7abcz As of now, the living room has not been decorated--we will eventually be getting a new couch, large area rug, and window treatments for the space within the next year. I would like for the playroom to be a beautiful focal point that ties in nicely with the rest of the house but stands out for being special and a bit more creative and lively.

Ooooh! Or what about a gray rug so it ties in better with rest of house?

If gray is a predominant color in your home and you're going to keep gray in your living room refresh later this year, it is a way to keep things cohesive. Gray is waning in popularity however, and since you'll be purchasing new sofa, rug, drapes, etc. that tend to be used for many years, plus a rug and chair for this playroom, if you haven't already given a lot of thought to the vision and planning of the future living room, I'd do that first and tie this room to it.

A couple of workarounds in the meantime: use a rug you already have until you refresh the LR, or get an inexpensive rug that you won't mind replacing if it turns out to be a gong note.

The majority of photos in your Ideabooks are serene and sophisticated so I think you're on track with something neutral as opposed to something bright and colorful.

A shout out to L.D. Johnson - lots of great advice!

Love all these rug suggestions! It does look good in a rectangle. Was thinking of doing round or oval, so will now consider rectangle as well!

I need those 4” legs! Would you mind posting a link to them?

I think that is a great idea! During the COVID lockdown I repainted several pieces and added feet and those simple, inexpensive changes totally transformed the look. What do you think about hardware or do you prefer clean lines?

Nice rug options - very cozy! I like the look of those legs, but I think elevating the cabinets would be an invitation to dust bunnies and every little toy that could roll under there. I'd leave the cabinets flat on the floor for now. The suggestion to add hardware to the doors is great - would be easier for growing hands to grip and might minimize some finger prints. If those are Ikea cabinets with their standard push open/close latches, they can become obstinate over time. We had some for years and were surprised what an improvement handles made!

@ericalynn523 here ya go! https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kabbarp-leg-white-70472930/

@JT7abcz how fun, good use of time!! Yes, love the idea of adding harding to the white doors (won't be able to for the frosted glass). I am thinking of adding a drop pull in gold or silver to the doors and drawers.

@L.D. Johnson yes, great points! However, I just realized I may not be able to put a rug down as the cabinet doors are already adjusted as high as they can be off the floor and may not have enough clearance with a rug. So...maybe I should do it? I could always use a broom pole to get the toys out LOL.

And yes, right now we do have the push open feature activated on the doors and drawers. I am planning on adding drop pulls in gold or silver to all the doors (except the top frosted glass doors) and drawers as I think the hardware will add a nice dimension to the white cabinets.

Well, once you settle on a rug, you'll have a better idea if the size and pile will allow enough clearance or not. I get the sense you'd really like to have the legs -and drop pulls- for aesthetic reasons. They would definitely dress up the pieces. But please think through the balance between appearance and practicality if the primary use of the space is to be a playroom. Playing the grandma /devil's advocate here - with children as young as yours, I would stick with simpler and safer for a few years and then update a bit later.

I think "drop pulls" and I envision any little child having a wonderful time flipping them repeatedly, both for the action and the sound. If you'll be able to experience that as a sensory learning experience for years to come, that's great. If you'll be more inclined to tell the kids to stop the noise and worry that the repeated thumping against the door will damage the finish, then reconsider your choice. I freely admit I'd be in the second camp. If you'd like to have drop pulls long term, you could choose chunky knobs now that little hands can grab, and use the same holes later to upgrade later.

With regard to the 4" legs, it appears that you already have the cabinets anchored, so those straps might have to be moved higher. I would not intentionally create a space that curious kids might try to squeeze into and get stuck- consider that crib slats have a maximum spacing of 2-3/8" to avoid entrapment. Legs would also put the contents of the cabinet another 4 inches above your kids' reach, with more risk of pulling contents down on themselves if they try. Simple leveling feet might give you just an inch or so of height to clear the rug if you need it, or 2" blockier legs. Again, you could change these out several years down the road for another look if you choose products with the same stem size.

@jmdkc thank you for the link!

@L.D. Johnson thank you so much--such valuable suggestions! Excellent point about the potential dangers of adding legs with my little ones. I'll hold off on the 4" ones and see if there is something about 1" tall I can add so it won't scrape any rugs (right now the cabinet doors just barely clear the floor). And I think I will pass on the drop pulls for now LOL and just go for a simple knob until the kiddos are older. Thanks so much; really appreciate all of this!