fi ttings as two separate components, they are conceived as a single unit. The online design magazine, Freshome, says that combining playrooms with other areas of the home has become a “huge trend”. The most common, of course, is the child’s bedroom, but other areas can be used as well, such as the under-stairs areas traditionally used as offi ces. “Having an indoor place for a child to play is a good option for areas in cities where it is less safe for a child to be outside, where the weather is bad for much of the year, or instances in which a child’s outdoor play options are limited due to conditions, such as allergies,” it points out. “One of the easiest ways to create multifunctional rooms is to put together a kitchen with a dining room area. As open- fl oor plans become more popular, people aren’t wanting a dining room separated into its own room. They want to be able to cook and socialise.”
