We turned our living room into a playhouse – people say it looks like a rainbow’s exploded but the kids love it
A DIY-SAVVY mother has delighted her children by transforming their living room into a colourful playhouse.
Many parents praised the creative idea but described the room as looking “like a rainbow exploded.”
The mother shared several photos of her home transformation on Facebook’s DIY On A Budget group, which has over 2 million members.
The post went viral as she showed snaps of the once drab room with blue walls and grey furniture.
A baby rocker chair was the only item that showed the family home had any children.
The dreary living room decor was swapped for bright colours and endless displays of toys and books.
Flowers were stuck to the window and a slide was positioned in one corner of the carefully curated space.
“Turned my lounge into a big playroom,” the mum wrote in the caption of the post.
“My partner built the playhouse himself to cover up the fireplace then we added a slide, some fairy lights & lots of colour.
“Love how it’s turned out.”
Over 1,500 people liked the post and many were quick to share their opinions in the comment section.
“A very selfless thing to do for your children & those in your care. I love it & it looks like it’s going to be a happy place. So much better than a boring standard living room,” one person said.
“Wow, this is amazing lucky kids! Wish I had something like this as a kid I’d have lived in there,” another wrote.
“Wow I absolutely love this and better than some nurseries,” a third commented.
Many responses to the post confessed they were surprised the mother removed the TV from the room.
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Others said despite being impressed by the transformation they wouldn’t be copying the idea.
“So is this now your lounge or do you have a separate lounge? I love the idea but I couldn’t…I’m too selfish… I need my space,” one person said.
“I am with u. I love my kids but I love my lounge too. lol. Just simple things relaxing watching TV in a playroom it looks fantastic but kids and adults need their own space,” another commented.
“Obviously just my sensories but I would find this impossible to live with! It would boggle my brain but fair play to you! I really admire your confidence,” a third chimed in.
The mum responded by revealing that she works as a childminder and is in the process of getting an extension on her home.
She said a new lounge area is part of her plans for the extra space.