“Our Home, Through Their Eyes”

Designing a Play Space from a Child’s Perspective

Intro:

What seems small, low, or simple to us might be exciting, huge, or even confusing to a child.
According to Children, Youth and Environments (2016), designing spaces at a child’s eye level fosters autonomy, safety, and creativity.

Body:

✔️ Down to Their Level
Furniture, shelves, and storage should match your child’s height.
If they can reach it, they’ll explore it — and learn responsibility in the process.

✔️ Visible = Playable
When toys are clearly visible and well-organized, kids play more often and more independently.
Open bins or low shelves beat tall cabinets every time.

✔️ Safety + Discovery
From soft rugs for crawling to accessible books for flipping, a child-first design means fewer “no’s” — and more freedom to discover safely.

Closing:

Redesigning your play space doesn’t mean a full renovation.
It starts with seeing things from their perspective — both literally and emotionally.
When your home fits their little world, playtime becomes more confident, creative, and joyful.