4 Vital aspects for Thriving Indoor Play Spaces!

Holidays have begun and rejuvenating play is paramount on children’s list of activities, even as temperatures steadily rise northwards. A safe option in such circumstances is to play indoors.

A few decades ago, Board games were the only option for indoor play. In the past few years increasing crunch in outdoor play grounds has brought forth numerous Indoor play areas.

Bangalore offers a plethora of interesting play areas that offer indoor activities for active toddlers to sporty pre teens. What goes into these spaces that make it so attractive for children?

·     Spaces that are conceptualised and specifically designed to suit Invigorating and stimulating activities are the key to a flourishing play area.
-          Ball pool corners, Trampolines, Slides, Swings, Monkey bars for happy, bubbly toddlers.
-          Wall climbing, Skating rinks, Zip lines, Laser games for the thrill seeking young ones.
  

  
-          Pottery and Ceramic work, Art and Craft corners for creatively inclined children.
-          Activities that promote fun based learning for kids with a scientific temper.
-          Water based activities for water babies
And the list could go on....
  



·    Overall design criteria for these thriving fun spaces include
– Wide and comfortable areas for each activity with optimal safety measures.
-        Adequate circulation spaces between different activities.
-        Appropriate parent seating and supervisory nooks.
  

  
-        Ample storage space for additional equipment.
-        Brightly lit play areas are a must.
-        Child friendly safety measures for Electrical equipment.
-        Suitable measures for Fire safety.
-        Child safety measures for different activities.


   
·     A prime design element and crowd puller is Colour.
-   Warm and chirpy hues that are visually appealing to children like Red, Orange, bright Blue and Yellow dominate these spaces for their high energy.
-   Using these bold and bright hues that are highly contrasting create environments that stimulate play.
  

  
·     Usage of Child friendly materials in these spaces is an important safety aspect.
-   Emphasis is on surfaces that are resistant to abrasion, slippage and indention.
-   Vinyl or Epdm rubber padded floors cushion a child’s tumbles and falls. Artificial grass is another element that can be used to clad floors.
-   Moulded plastics for play equipment with rounded edges and anti slip texture is an important feature.
  

  
-   Soft play elements in soft foam with a layer of vinyl covering are apt play accessories for toddlers.
-   Light in weight and easy maintenance are factors that make these materials highly conducive for play areas.
  



Here’s wishing all the young ones a refreshing summer and leaving you with a quote by Abraham Maslow...
“Almost all creativity involves purposeful play”


PRIYADARSHINI B S
PD DESIGNS

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